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Private Stonehenge and Salisbury tour from the Isle of Portland visits the 5,000 year old Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, then Salisbury Cathedral, home to an original 1215 Magna Carta and Britain's tallest spire. Licensed Blue Badge guide. 8 to 8.5 hours.

8 hours (private)
private excursion
licensed guide
english speaking expert
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
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port or hotel
pick up either location
  • Pick up from the Port of Isle of Portland
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Included Visits- Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral
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EIOFP-02


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $860 Per Person
3 People - $644 Per Person
4 People - $500 Per Person
5 People - $414 Per Person
6 People - $356 Per Person
7 People - $348 Per Person
8 People - $312 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral Shore Excursion from Isle of Portland

This private tour from the Isle of Portland visits the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge and the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, led throughout by a licensed Blue Badge guide who accompanies you into each site.

After meeting your guide at the port, you depart for Stonehenge, part of the "Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites" UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1986. Construction took place in phases from roughly 3000 BC to 1500 BC, making its earliest stages around 5,000 years old. The monument stands on a wide plain in the Wiltshire countryside not far from Salisbury, and its exact original purpose is still debated. As you walk the perimeter path around the stones, your guide explains the leading theories and points out the scale of the sarsen stones and bluestones that make up the monument.

From Stonehenge, you drive to Salisbury, a market town that grew up around its cathedral after the hilltop settlement of Old Sarum relocated to this site starting in 1220. You take a walking tour through the city center, where different streets were historically dedicated to different trades, such as Fish Row, Butcher Row and Poultry Cross, with many timber-framed buildings from that era still standing today.

After free time for lunch (meal not included), you visit Salisbury Cathedral, built in just 38 years between 1220 and 1258, an unusually short construction period for a medieval cathedral that gives it a more unified Early English Gothic style than most, set within 8 acres of lawn and Britain's largest medieval Close. The Cathedral holds one of only four surviving original copies of the 1215 Magna Carta, generally considered the best preserved of the four, and its 404-foot spire is the tallest in Britain. It is also home to Europe's oldest working clock mechanism, dating to around 1386.

At the end of the tour, you are returned to the port on the Isle of Portland.

Please note
  • Mobility: Due to uneven surfaces, steps, and walking distances, this itinerary is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs. Please contact us for alternative sightseeing options, including private driving tours that may better accommodate your needs.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from the Port of Isle of Portland
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Included Visits- Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    1 Hour and 15 Minutes
    Meet Guide and Drive to Stonehenge
  • 2
    2 Hours
    Visit Stonehenge
  • 3
    15 Minutes
    Drive to Salisbury
  • 4
    3.5 Hours
    Salisbury Tour with Lunch Break
  • 5
    1 Hours
    Return to Isle of Portland

Resources

Portland Port - Official Cruise Terminal Site. Departure point for this tour, Isle of Portland cruise terminal. Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How much free time is included for lunch in Salisbury?
Free time is allowed for lunch in Salisbury before the cathedral visit, which is not included in the tour price.
Does the tour include entry into Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, or just photo stops?
Both are included interior/on-site visits, not photo stops. Your licensed guide accompanies you into the Stonehenge perimeter path and inside Salisbury Cathedral.
How old is Stonehenge and what was it used for?
Construction took place in phases from roughly 3000 BC to 1500 BC, making the earliest stages of the monument around 5,000 years old. Its exact original purpose is still debated among archaeologists.
What makes Salisbury Cathedral's Magna Carta copy significant?
Salisbury holds one of only four surviving original copies of the 1215 Magna Carta and is generally considered the best preserved of the four, an early foundation of constitutional law still referenced today.

Also Available:

›Highlights of the Jurassic Coast - For coastal scenery and geology over prehistoric and medieval history, this tour visits Durdle Door and Corfe Castle.
›Highlights of Bath Tour from Isle of Portland - To pair Stonehenge with a nearby city instead of Salisbury, Bath's Roman history is a natural second option from this port.

Our Back-to-Ship Guarantee

Every excursion returning 1.5 hours before departure is covered. If we are late, we cover your costs to reach the next port. More info ›

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet Guide and Drive to Stonehenge - 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
  • Visit Stonehenge - 2 Hours
  • Drive to Salisbury - 15 Minutes
  • Salisbury Tour with Lunch Break - 3.5 Hours
  • Return to Isle of Portland - 1 Hours

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 5 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- ISLE OF PORTLAND Thursday, June 11, 2026
Reviewer: Robert N from Huntington Station, New York  
Our guides were all - the best was michel (spelling may be off) in DEnmark. he was knowledgeable, personable, friendly - all you would want in a guide. i highly recommend.  Copenhagen, London, Dover and Portland were all amazing - a must to visit we were a group of 8 - cousins and spouses - 4 couples.

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5 of 5 Review Location- ISLE OF PORTLAND Monday, November 3, 2025
Reviewer: Su S from Ontario Canada  
We did enjoy ourselves and I would highly recommend your tour company to anyone. The driver was really nice and very efficient getting us to all of the places that we wanted to see in the short time that we were in London. The guide was quite knowledgeable and friendly.

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5 of 5 Review Location- ISLE OF PORTLAND Sunday, September 7, 2025
Reviewer: Ed J from Ed J. Ventura CA  
Just returned from London yesterday. Just wanted to let you know that all went well and the guides were outstanding. Had a fabulous time and looking forward to working with you again. The guides were very professional and on time. One was 30 minutes late, but we forgave him... He turned out to be a very good guide. I think it was in Belfast. Leaving for Honolulu for the month of August Wed, so have a lot to do before that date. Thanks again.

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5 of 5 Review Location- ISLE OF PORTLAND Saturday, June 14, 2025
Reviewer: Harry B from Sacramento CA  
David showed us all the must-see spots in London, including Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, and Westminster. We even got to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace!  and David made sure we got great photos at every stop.  We had 5 kids wiht us (all under 10 years old) and they all loved him.

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5 of 5 Review Location- ISLE OF PORTLAND Friday, April 11, 2025
Reviewer: Riley D from Boston  
So we started at Westminster Abbey, took in the views of Big Ben and Parliament, and then headed to the Tower of London. The history is incredible! My mother could not walk anymore so Emma recommended the cutest cafe where she stayed while we finished the tour. Emma was jsut an outstanding guidefriendly, knowledgeable, and fun!

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