Top London Archaeology Tours

Avoid the hassle of renting a car to see rural England’s highlights with help from this full-day tour which includes round-trip transport from London. Choose from two options to find what best suits your preferences, and travel by air-conditioned coach bus with onboard Wi-Fi. You can either combine a visit to Stonehenge with a pub lunch in Lacock and a walking tour of Windsor, or opt to visit both Windsor Castle and Stonehenge with a break for a traditional English pub lunch. Both options also pass by the city of Bath, hometown of Jane Austen.

Discover the history and diversity of London by bike on a sightseeing tour. Led by a guide, pedal past the city's top sites, including Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. Along the way, learn about the city’s colorful history — the glorious, the infamous, and everything in between.  

Discover two gems of southern England on this full-day coach trip to Stonehenge and Bath from London. Travel to Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone monument that rises imperiously from Salisbury Plain. Gaze at the gigantic stones, learn how the monument was used, and then continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Bath to discover this gorgeous 18th-century city independently. Choose to stroll the elegant Georgian streets and see top Bath attractions such as the Royal Crescent as you wish; or upgrade to visit the stunning Roman Baths or Jane Austen Visitor Centre.

Be one of a rare few to walk inside the UNESCO-listed prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge, and visit Bath, and medieval Lacock on this day trip from London. Select a morning or afternoon tour for early or late access to the Stonehenge site, and walk inside the inner circle of stones—an experience only available to your group—without the daytime crowds. Then visit the Lacock Abbey and the Georgian spa city of Bath to cap off your tour.

Discover some of England’s most popular attractions in one full-day tour on this trip to Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Travel by air-conditioned coach to see the prehistoric stones at Stonehenge and glorious Georgian spa city of Bath. Then, drive through the enchanting hills and villages of the Cotswolds, and visit Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s birthplace. Enjoy sparkling wine and scones at Shakespeare's Schoolroom, and admire this half-timbered market town.

Discover everything from Roman ruins to Royal residences on this full-day tour of Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath from London. Start with a visit to the 18th-century spa resort of Bath, where the elegant thermal baths date back to Roman times. Then, be awed by the towering 5,000-year-old stone circle of Stonehenge, before brushing up on your Royal history at the extravagant Windsor Castle, one of the Queen’s official residences.

Visit some of England's top sights on this full-day trip to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle from London. Head to Stratford-upon-Avon for a private tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom before it opens to the public. Continue to Warwick Castle, Britain’s greatest medieval fortress. Soak up its colorful history brought alive by actors, Madame Tussauds' waxworks, and special effects, as you explore independently. Then travel to Oxford for a walking tour of highlights including its ivy-clad university colleges, libraries, and chapels.

Uncover the enticing mysteries of Stonehenge and absorb the imperial majesty of Windsor on a full-day tour from London. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site of Stonehenge to marvel at the prehistoric stone ring that has eluded experts for millennia. Delight in the Roman relics and Georgian architecture of Bath and see the world’s oldest occupied castle during time at Windsor Castle, an official residence of the British royal family. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Tick off more of southern England’s attractions in less time on a private day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath from London. On a private vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, travel to Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of Her Majesty the Queen; demystify the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge; and take a guided tour of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Refreshments and hotel pickup and drop-off in London are included.

Delight in the quintessential charm of England on a full-day tour of Oxford, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon from London. With a knowledgeable guide, visit some of the country’s most popular attractions and delve into the rich history of the British Empire. Catch a glimpse of the grand buildings in the prestigious Oxford University; capture photographs during stops in two gorgeous Cotswolds villages; and visit the birthplace of iconic playwright William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

The British Museum in London houses around eight million artifacts, making it difficult to sift out the must-sees on a first-time or short visit. This small-group tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, and more, as you uncover their significance and history. Entrance to the British Museum is free.

Pack in visits to Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge without having to stress about driving and navigating in the English countryside. Set off for Windsor Castle, and then spend time in UNESCO-listed Bath before finishing your day at Stonehenge.

Visiting a museum may seem like a difficult setting to keep children entertained, but this small-group tour is the perfect solution. It’s especially geared towards children, with a kid-friendly, professional guide to lead the way. Save time studying the floor plan and trying to decide what to see, and instead have a guide to shortlist top sites and lead the way. Highlights include an Egyptian mummy, the Rosetta Stone, and lots of treasures.

With a collection of at least 8,000,000 objects, and 80,000 on public display, you could spend weeks exploring the British Museum—and still not see it all. Skip the long lines and follow your guide on a whistle-stop tour of the museum’s key highlights: relics of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and more. After your tour, explore independently for as long as you like.

The medieval Tower of London is widely considered among London’s top attractions, but exploring independently means missing the hidden secrets behind the priceless treasures it holds. On this tour, explore the tower as your guide brings its history to life. Along the way, meet the ravens guarding the tower, and discover must-see sites including the Jewel House and the White Tower.

Kids will be just as fascinated by the Tower of London as their parents are on this kid-focused private guided tour. They will be fascinated with the tour to the complex with a special Blue Badge Guide, specially trained to keep kids entertained with stories from London’s rich history. Families will have fun and learn many new things.

London’s Natural History Museum houses some eight million exhibits across four zones, making it difficult for visitors to home in on the highlights independently without pre-planning. Save time with a privately guided tour that lets you avoid random roaming by focusing on the museum’s must-see specimens. Plus having a guide all to yourself means you’ll clearly hear the full stories behind the exhibits, learning secrets and details you might have missed otherwise.

Don't worry about planning a thing with this private excursion into the English countryside, with door-to-door travel from London included. After your guide picks you up, you escape the city for an early stop at Stonehenge—before the tour buses arrive—and an afternoon exploring the Roman Baths. As your guide regales you with stories of the region's history, you can stop in an 18th-century village, learn about the wool trade, and even have time to visit a nearby castle.

Pique the kids’ interest in history during a family-friendly tour of the British Museum in London. With a private guide just for your family and friends, you’ll explore collections that span some 6,000 years and learn about the museum highlights through engaging commentary and activities. Fun facts about Ginger the Egyptian mummy, the Sutton Hoo treasure, and the Ramses II statue bring the past to life.

This tour offers the reassurance of an organised tour with the ease and independence of self guiding. No stress Just relax and enjoy at your own pace. Return travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with a free bottle of water to whet your appetite. Enjoy plentiful time exploring the monument and it's surrounding areas as well as the visitors centre with it's museum and Stone age settlement. Plus, with 2 pick up points to choose from, meeting us is as easy it could be.

Visit Stonehenge and Windsor Castle in one day with the convenience of a private tour from London. Travel in a Mercedes Benz with a driver-guide who shares commentary about these popular destinations. Take a personalized tour of Stonehenge with your guide who illuminates the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Windsor Castle to tour the State Apartments and St George's Chapel with the provided audio-guide.

Experience a one-of-a-kind London activity, and discover a different side of the iconic Thames River, when you sign up for a hands-on beachcombing session. Also known locally as mudlarking, this activity invites you to explore the edges of the river at low tide, when centuries-old artifacts, ceramics, and other objects may have been washed up by the waters. See what you discover and, with your guide’s assistance, help identify your treasures.

Designed to delight travelers interested in ancient history, this private 8-hour tour covers the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and the lesser-known sites of Woodhenge and Avebury Stone Circle. Departing London in a vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, you’ll spend a couple of hours at each site, learning about the mysteries and legends surrounding each. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, however entrance to Stonehenge is not.

The British Museum is unique. When you go to the French Museum or American Museum you will see artefacts relating to those countries. The British Museum has a very small collection of British items. What you will find instead is the history of the Ancient Civilisations, the whole history of the world in one building. There are 15 million items on display and no matter how hard you try you will miss some of the most precious and important items that formed the modern world as we know it. But... this is where I will help you. In 2 hours I can show you the critical pieces and explain their significance in the formation of society as you know it today. Join me in the discovering of this amazing museum. You will be able to travel all around the world in just 2 hours and discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Enlightenment and, of course, the Rosetta Stone amongst much more!