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The Cotswolds and Stonehenge tour from Bath
1 day | Small-group tour

The Cotswolds and Stonehenge tour from Bath

from £65

Discover the mysterious stones of Stonehenge and Avebury and experience timeless charm in the villages of Lacock and Castle Combe.

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Highlights

Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a local guide, with plenty of free time to explore:

Castle Combe

The 'prettiest village in England.' Its honey-coloured cottages and babbling brook create a Cotswold scene straight from the pages of a storybook.

Lacock

Picture-perfect National Trust village with cobbled streets and medieval cottages. It's a famous filming location from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey.

Avebury

A unique village built inside the world's largest stone circle. You are free to wander among the ancient stones and even touch them.

Stonehenge

An icon of prehistoric engineering, its colossal stones were transported hundreds of miles and aligned with the solstices—an enduring, 4,500-year-old mystery.

Itinerary

Join this small-group tour and discover timeless charm in the villages of Castle Combe and Lacock and explore the mysterious stones of Avebury and Stonehenge. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, beauty and discovery.

Leaving Bath in the morning, we journey into the Cotswolds to the idyllic village of Castle Combe, often called the 'prettiest village in England.' Its market cross, babbling brook and honey-coloured cottages create a scene straight from a storybook. Take time to soak up the atmosphere before we continue on our way.

From the Cotswolds we travel to Lacock, a picture-perfect National Trust village where cobbled streets, medieval cottages and traditional inns have made it a favourite filming location — from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey. Take time to stroll, take photos of filming locations and enjoy a refreshment in a local tearoom.

After lunch, we continue to Avebury, a remarkable site where an entire village sits within the world's largest stone circle. At Avebury we are able to wander freely among the standing stones, to touch them, and to appreciate their extraordinary scale.

From one stone circle to another, we travel on to the world-famous Stonehenge. Here we'll have time to explore this prehistoric masterpiece; walk the perimeter of the great stone circle, visit the award-winning exhibition and uncover the myths, legends and archaeology of Britain's most iconic ancient site.

Return to Bath

Our Stonehenge and Cotswolds tour from Bath returns to the Abbey Hotel by approximately 5:30pm.

 

What's included?
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local driver-guide
  • Flexible cancellation
  • Best price guarantee
  • Small-group guaranteed

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Gratuities

Please note that the entrance fee to Stonehenge is not included in tour price. Prices are as follows (as of 2025):

• Adult – from £23.00
• Child – from £14.00
• Concession – from £21.00 (over 65’s or student ID)
• National Trust, English Heritage, or Heritage Passes are entitled to FREE entry into Stonehenge.

We will arrange your Stonehenge tickets in advance, which avoids queuing and delays. You will pay for your Stonehenge entrance ticket directly to your guide by card. The ticket price is set by English Heritage, but we receive a slightly better price for our guests as part of a group booking.

Meeting point

We meet outside the Abbey Hotel, Terrace Walk, 1-3 North Parade, Bath BA1 1LF. Please wait near the coach pick-up area.  

The tour departs at 8:25am, but please arrive to check-in by 8:15am.

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Please be aware that guests will need to enter and leave our mini-coaches via a step at the front of the vehicle

If you have specific needs or concerns please contact us so we can assist you.

Important Information
  • There is a maximum of 16 passengers per tour

NOT SUITABLE FOR

  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Wheelchair users

WHAT TO BRING

  • Comfortable shoes

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

  • Establishments cater for various dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian)

Ancient stone circles

Uncover the secrets of the world-famous Stonehenge, then travel to Avebury to walk freely among the stones of the world's largest prehistoric circle.

Picturesque English villages

Discover the timeless charm of Lacock and Castle Combe, wandering through cobbled streets and past the honey-coloured cottages of England's prettiest villages.

Famous filming locations

Step into the world of film and television by visiting the historic village of Lacock, a key filming location for productions like Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.

Journey through history

Immerse yourself in thousands of years of English heritage, from the prehistoric wonders of ancient monuments to the medieval character of storybook villages.

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Guest reviews

This highly-rated Cotswolds and Stonehenge day tour from Bath features knowledgeable guides like Andy, Bill, Kevin, and Richard who deliver engaging commentary. Customers praised the "perfect amount of time" at each location and small group size (12-16). However, one customer reported a theft at Stonehenge and felt unsupported by the company.

  • Gerry was amazing, very kind & thoughtful, full of wonderful stories, with some great history lessons
  • Bill was funny, thoughtful, and offered good tips for seeing more in the area
  • This was my favorite tour in England. Bill was knowledgeable, funny, an amazing driver, kind
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  • 5 stars: 409 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 10 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (0%)
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Alexandra

I took the day tour called "Cotswolds and Stonehenge from Bath" and it was excellent! Gerry was amazing, very kind & thoughtful, full of wonderful stories, with some great history lessons and he allocated the perfect amount of time for each place we visited (I didn't feel rushed, as most often it happens in such day tours)! Hope to come back and for sure I would choose another MadMax tour ❣️ Thank you for the lovely memories I'm taking home with me. Alexandra H.

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Frank B
Stonehenge et all

We had a great day seeing two Cotswold villages and two stone monuments. Our guide Andy was extremely personable and most helpful. Highly recommend.

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Suka P
A Truly Memorable Cotswolds & Stonehenge Tour

Honestly one of the best day trips I’ve done. The Cotswolds were stunning, Stonehenge was surreal, and Bill from Mad Max Tours made it all super smooth and fun. Good mix of stories, chill time, and great spots. Didn’t feel rushed at all. Highly recommend.

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Lisa N
Dean and Lisa from Florida

Andy was excellent! He was informative, very friendly and with a good sense of humor. Thoroughly enjoyed our day!

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Jakobako
Wonderful, full day of touring

Kevin was our driver/guide. He has lived in the region his whole life and was a fount of knowledge. He was prompt, informative, and took care to learn everyone’s names on a full tour.

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Cynthia G
Great Day Trip

Touring the Costswolds in a small, luxury van is the way to go. Our guide Esther was fabulous and provided entertaining and amusing anecdotes about the area throughout the day. There was enough time spent in each location to enjoy the stop. (pro tip: there is a small shop across from where you are dropped off in Avebury where you can buy sandwiches/drinks and which you can enjoy sitting amongst the standing stones)

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Jordan McAlister
Outstanding Tour!

This was one of the best organized group tours I have taken. Richard provided thoughtful, down-to-the-minute history lessons, advice for meals, and a broad explanation of the geography of the region. I was super impressed by the wonderful sites included on this tour, and I could not help myself from smiling all day. I highly recommend this package.

WOW! What a fabulous review! Thank you. Richard will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed spending the day with him exploring this fabulous area. All our local driver guides are incredibly knowledgeable and all carry out their own research to add little gems of extra information, as well as the prerecorded information from Maddy. Being part of a small group, in a smaller vehicle, does mean we can take our guests to lovely places that the bigger tours do not go. We hope you are able to join us again one day for further exploration.
All our Good Wishes

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Brit T
Beautiful views, lots of history

Sean was an excellent guide for this tour. We got to Stonehenge early and had a nice time there before moving on to Avebury and the Cotswolds, with several small stops here and there. The whole day was packed with information and interesting things to see. It somehow didn't feel rushed either which was surprising given how much there was to take in.

I'm so pleased you had an excellent day being guided by Sean. How lucky am I to work with such talented guides! And thank you for mentioning that it didn't feel rushed. It is a real skill to provide a fascinating journey through historical sites and beautiful villages, but ensuring its a relaxed and memorable day - our guides are amazing!

All Good Wishes
Maddy

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Explorer198778
Perfect day!

We had a fantastic day with Mad Max Tours! Bill was our guide and driver, and he was absolutely excellent – knowledgeable, friendly, and a great driver. Everything was really well planned, and we got to see Stonehenge and a couple of charming little villages. It was a delightful, stress-free day from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day with us – and that Bill looked after you so well. He’ll be delighted to know you enjoyed his guiding (and his driving too!). It’s always our aim to make the day relaxed, fun, and full of beautiful sights – so it’s wonderful to hear we hit the mark. We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure sometime.

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Mary Claire S
Mad Max awesome Stonehenge tour

Andy was a great tour guide and driver, providing us with an excellent tour! We had a great time, making many new memories with friends and new acquaintances. Mad Max tours was very easy to work with and a great price for the full-day of touring this beautiful area.

Thank you for joining Mad Max Tours small group day tours to explore the area around Bath. Lovely to hear that you appreciated the small group and enjoyed the experience with friends and making new memories with other members of the group. It is always lovely to hear we are doing something right for guests and you felt the price point was suitable. We are so lucky to live where we do and we all love sharing this historic and very beautiful area with visitors. See you again sometime.

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Kathleen M
Heritage sites that take you back in time.

We started the tour at Stonehenge and the sites just became more spectacular as the day went on! Throughly enjoyed this experience. The staff were informative and very helpful. Highly recommend this tour.

It's lovely to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found the sites progressively impressive!
We really appreciate your recommendation, thank you.

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valskerie
Stellar Tour!

What an amazing day! We thoroughly enjoyed touring Stonehenge, Avebury, lunching in Lacock and walking around Castle Colme. Our guide, Jerry, was an absolute delight! He provided information on the history of all these beautiful areas and was funny! The group is a good size and the bus is clean! I recommend eating at the red lion if you have the time. This is a great tour to do from Bath and is worth every penny. You will not be sorry!

Thanks for your stella review! So glad to hear that Jerry added to the magic of the day – having a great guide makes all the difference. Glad to hear that the bus was comfortable and that you found it worth every penny- we hope you can join us again one day.

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Bruce C
5,000 Years of history in a day!

Richard was a fabulous tour guide and an excellent driver. He learned everyone’s name and genuinely was excited about everything we saw and his knowledge was amazing.

Thank you for joining us for Tour 1 our most comprehensive and diverse tour. There certainly is a lot to see in this area and we are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed this tour and learnt about the area. Hoping the rest of your visit to Bath was as enjoyable as your day with Mad Max Tours.

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Sandymdd007
Fantastic day tour from Bath

Richard was a fantastic guide, one of the very best we’ve had on any trip! The tour had plenty of off the beaten path information and historical facts in addition to helpful tours and presentations during each stop. I would highly recommend the tour if you have a day to commit while in Bath!

Richard will be delighted to learn how much you enjoyed your day with him exploring Stonehenge and Cotswold villages. We are so lucky to have him as one of our local driver guide team. They all love to share their knowledge of the area near Bath, which only a local would know, as well as fun ways to know the facts. He will be pleased to hear you appreciated it. Thank you on behalf of Richard and the team

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Mona R
Great tourguide

We had a great tour with Tim and Madmax tours. Lovely and informative, top service. Tim has lots of fun facts about the sights

Thanks for the great review, lovely to hear you had a great time with Tim. He really is a wealth of knowledge and is so passionate about the area.

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sonjadavidson1978
A Perfect Day Tour!

This was a perfect day tour of Stonehenge, Avebury, and the Cotswolds! Our guide (Kevin) was knowledgeable, organized, and funny. He kept the day moving and it did not feel like a 9-hour day. We had more than enough time at each stop, and got to experience the beauty and magic of each location. Highly recommended!

Thanks for your 'perfect' review of our tour! We're so pleased you had an awesome time with Kevin and that you felt the tour was timed just right- that is just what we want for our guests.

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L F
Stonehenge / Cotswolds beautiful and memorable day trip

The entire trip was awe inspiring and our driver /guide was very knowledgeable and humorous. We were the first group of the day to arrive at Stonehenge which made the viewing even more remarkable. Strongly recommend this outing as all of the places are magical.

Thank you so much for your feedback, to hear 'awe-inspiring' makes it worthwhile.
Maddy has poured her heart into creating a tour of the region to give you a taste of its beauty and history and found knowledgeable and lovely people to drive you safely with that personal touch.

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Cristina L
Relaxed even in a rainy weather

Richard our guide with Mad Max was not only knowledgeable but was kind and thoughtful. He saw I was inappropriately dressed for the weather so he always had a rain jacket and an umbrella prepared for me as we leave the coach. He remembered all of our names as well.

I really valued your review because you've highlighted that Richard makes that extra effort .
We have a wonderful team of guides and I feel very fortunate to work with them - honestly, they really are fantastic!! All Good Wishes Maddy

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redjett1234
PERFECT way to see STONEHENGE !!

Great Day our wonderful Guide driver - Tim very knowledgeable & excellent driver.
So this small bus tour was perfect . A tick in every box so to speak 1: Went straight to Stonehenge so 1 bus in car park & it didn’t disappoint - felt like just us before the crowds arrived here got some excellent Photos .
Lots of time to explore & thankfully when we left 100’s of people buses streaming in.
2: liked the pre- recorded info on towns places very interesting while the driver was able to concentrate on driving
3: small bus meant we could go to some smaller villages etc
4: small group also means easier to get /keep together & all back to our stops on time to make the day go smooth
5: Smaller local company these people live here for many years & can tell you so much about Bath
Very happy I went 😊

A Big thank you for your wonderful review! It does make a huge difference to arrive at stonehenge before the crowds. Glad you got some excellent photos! All Good Wishes. Maddy

Frequently asked questions

What are the main attractions on this day tour from Bath?

This full-day tour from Bath takes you to some of England's most iconic sites. You'll explore the ancient mystery of Stonehenge, the world's most famous prehistoric monument, and wander among the magnificent stones of Avebury Stone Circles. You will also discover the quintessential English charm of the Cotswolds, visiting picturesque villages like Castle Combe and Lacock.

How much time do we get at Stonehenge and other key locations?

We ensure you have ample time to explore each site. You'll have approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes at both Stonehenge and the National Trust village of Lacock, 1 hour at Avebury, and 35 minutes to soak in the beauty of Castle Combe. Our carefully planned itinerary for this small-group day tour from Bath is designed to give you a relaxed and immersive experience.

Is the Stonehenge entrance fee included in the tour price?

No the entrance fee to Stonehenge is not included in tour price. We will arrange your Stonehenge tickets in advance, which avoids queuing and delays. You will pay for your Stonehenge entrance ticket directly to your guide by card. While our guides may be able to accept cash at a push, we emphasise card payments for ease. The ticket price is set by English Heritage, but we receive a slightly better price for our guests as part of a group booking.

Are there any film locations on this tour?

Yes, this tour is a treat for film and TV fans! We visit Lacock, a beautifully preserved village that has been a filming location for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. We also visit Castle Combe, which has featured in films like War Horse and Stardust. Our knowledgeable local guides will share fascinating stories and point out recognisable spots from your favourite productions.

What is the best way to book this small-group day tour from Bath?

The quickest and easiest way to secure your spot on our popular Stonehenge and Cotswolds tour is to book online through our secure website. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season, as our small-group tours with a maximum of 16 guests fill up quickly.

What makes this the best tour to Stonehenge and the Cotswolds from Bath?

We believe in offering a personal and memorable experience. Unlike large coach tours, our small-group minicoach allows us to take you off the beaten path and explore the charming back roads of the English countryside. With over 30 years of experience, our award-winning tours are led by passionate local guides who bring the history and stories of Stonehenge, Avebury, and the Cotswolds to life.

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Guest stories

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