WALK WITH AN ARCHAEOLOGIST | PRIVATE STONEHENGE GUIDE

Every monument within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site contributes to a remarkable prehistoric landscape shaped over thousands of years. Your private archaeologist will tailor the experience to your interests while exploring many of the site's most significant monuments and archaeological features.

Durrington Walls

Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' Durrington Walls, a large henge situated in the beautiful Wiltshire landscape. The site consists of a large circular earthwork with a diameter of over 500m. Within the earthwork are two large timber circles, thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. The site is believed to have been constructed around 2600 BC, making it one of the earliest known examples of this type of monument. It is thought that Durrington Walls was used as a ceremonial centre for the local population, and is an important archaeological site that provides insight into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors.

Woodhenge

Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument that was built during the Late Neolithic period. The monument consists of a series of six concentric rings of wooden posts, consisting of 168 posts in total. The posts are arranged in a symmetrical pattern and were possibly connected by lintels. Woodhenge is thought to have been used as a ceremonial site, and it may have been aligned with the movements of the sun and moon.

Stonehenge

The power of Stonehenge lies in its inspired evocation of our shared past. A fusion of imagination and history.

Although many theories and ideas have been put forwards over the centuries to answer the enigma of ‘what is Stonehenge?’, perhaps of more significance is why this monument evokes the need in people to travel vast distances to walk amongst these stones and throughout this landscape. The answer to this may be beyond our current understanding, but what we do know is this ‘force’ on visitors is not new. Archaeological evidence indicates Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples travelling (perhaps over weeks and months) the length and breadth of the British Isles and continental Europe to stand in the midst of this testament to human ingenuity. Like these ancient travellers, you too should pilgrimage to Stonehenge along paths well-worn and truly experience this iconic symbol of Britain and our shared past humanity.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours - can be extended if you wish to also explore Avebury or other landscapes.

Included in Price

• Private archaeologist guide.
  
• Approximately 2 hour walking experience.
  
• Tailored to your interests.
  
• Time to ask questions throughout.
• Insights into the latest archaeological discoveries.

Not included is the admission to sites. This will be added to your personal quotation.

How Strenuous

This experience is classed as moderate. However, the day can be adapted to suit needs.

Your Private Stonehenge Guide

Every tour is led by a professional archaeologist, allowing you to explore the evidence, discuss competing theories and ask as many questions as you wish throughout the experience. Meet our Archaeologists here →

Private Tour Prices

from £500 per private group

Extend Your Experience

Looking for a longer day? This walking experience can also be combined with our private tours to Avebury, Salisbury or Bath.

The Cursus

One of the least understood monuments within the World Heritage Site, the Stonehenge Cursus stretches for almost three kilometres across the landscape. Visible only because of its subtle earthworks, it remains one of prehistoric Britain's greatest archaeological enigmas.

Bronze Age Barrows

The surrounding skyline is punctuated by dozens of burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age. These monuments reveal that Stonehenge remained a place of profound significance long after the great stones had been raised, becoming one of Britain's most important ceremonial and funerary landscapes.

The Avenue

Walk part of the ancient ceremonial route that once linked Stonehenge to the River Avon. This carefully engineered processional avenue formed an important element of the wider ritual landscape and offers remarkable insights into how prehistoric communities experienced this sacred place.

Why Explore with an Archaeologist?

Archaeology is constantly evolving. Every year, new discoveries reshape our understanding of Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape. Rather than simply hearing the usual stories, you'll explore the evidence itself, discussing competing theories, recent excavations and the methods archaeologists use to interpret one of the world's most significant prehistoric landscapes.

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