What is the Explorer Tour?
The Explorer Tour is an exclusive experience offering a more personal and immersive visit to Stonehenge. It includes access to the monument field, including the inner circle as well as a tour of the Visitor Centre and wider landscape features including Woodhenge

How is the Explorer Tour different from the standard Stone Circle Experience?

The Explorer Tour offers a more personal and intimate experience compared to the Stone Circle Experience (SCE), with a maximum of just six guests per session. Each tour is led by two of our experienced hosts, and guests are transported during their visit in private English Heritage Land Rover from the Visitor Centre to Stonehenge and to Woodhenge.

In contrast, the SCE is a guided tour of the monument field only, taking place either early in the morning before opening or in the evening after closing, with groups of up to 52 visitors. The Explorer Tour runs during the day and offers a smaller, more intimate exploration not only of the Stone Circle but also of the wider landscape, Woodhenge, and the Visitor Centre.

The Explorer Tour also includes exclusive elements such as participating in a behind-the-scenes “stone check,” a task typically carried out by English Heritage staff. Additionally, each guest receives a complimentary goody bag and enjoys access to a hamper of refreshments.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and includes a guided tour of the Visitor Centre, Monument field, Inner Stone Circle and the nearby site of Woodhenge.

How will we travel during the tour?

You will be transported in an English Heritage Land Rover for a comfortable and exclusive journey.

Will I have time to visit the shop, café, and exhibition?

Yes, there will be time at the end of the tour to explore the exhibition, shop and café.

What exclusive elements are included in the tour?

Visitors will take part in a “stone check” alongside staff and enjoy access to the stone circle with very few others present and private transport in our brand-new English Heritage Land Rover.

Can I meditate during the tour?

While this is not a meditation-specific tour we recommend for visitors to contact venue hire via our website for dedicated meditation or spiritual use sessions.

Can I book the whole session for my group?

Yes, you can book the entire session (up to 6 guests). You are not required to have 6 people as smaller private groups are welcome.

How long will we spend inside the stone circle?

You’ll have 15–20 minutes inside the stone circle, including the “stone check” before the general public arrives on site.

What is the route of the tour?

The tour begins with a meet and greet at the Visitor Centre, followed by a journey in a Land Rover to Woodhenge. On return to Stonehenge you will be given a tour of the features of the landscape concluding with the "stone check" at the end of your visit. While the overall structure of the tour is set, there is flexibility to spend more time in areas of interest, except for time inside the stone circle, which is strictly limited. 

Will the tour follow a set schedule?

The route is structured, but the hosts have flexibility to spend more time in specific areas based on group interest. However, time inside the stones is fixed and limited.

Is parking available?

Yes, free parking is available on site for VIP Explorer Tour guests.