Private tour in Southampton Ian W

Day tour to Salisbury and Stonehenge

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Ian W.

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Hi I'm Ian and welcome to my world! I was born and grew up in the Hampshire countryside just outside of Southampton so if you would like a tour with a local, look no further. I would love to share with you my local knowledge and life experiences including a few tales of my own travels. Travelling has been in my blood since I was young. I have been fortunate to visit more than forty countries across America, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, and still have many more on my list to see. Travelling has always been a passion, but it really kick-started with my 20, 000km charity bike ride from London in England to Cape Town in South Africa in 2010. The journey was the best experience of my life. I ended it on a high, experiencing the World Cup, and realised I had the bug to keep going. I spent the next year working hard to raise the money I needed to keep moving across the world. I worked as an English teacher in a rural Chinese town called Langfang before continuing my travel and work through Asia and on to Australia. I wanted to experience different methods of travelling, so during those four and a half years I cycled, rowed, walked, hitch hiked, motor cycled, use public transport and rode horses. Since returning home to England I've started a family with my partner Maja; in 2016 we were blessed with the birth of our son, Eryk. Being a Dad hasn't dimmed my passion for travel and inspired me to work as a tour guide. I am lucky to live in such a beautiful area with many fascinating places to visit just a short drive away. I therefore decided to welcome people to Southampton and take them to see some of the many interesting places all over Southern England. My ethos as a tour guide has always been "treat your guests as though they were close friends" Together we are going to discover what makes the area close to Southampton so special. We will explore the famous sights, walk-through Fairy-Tale villages and taste the local food of this magical part of the world; full of culture and history. My private customized tours are born out of a desire to share one of the world's most beautiful and historical regions with you! I look forward to welcoming you to Southampton and showing you some of the hidden gems that Southern England has to offer. I am a registered private hire driver with relevant insurance to run tours as a driver guide throughout England Award winner of Luxe Life Magazines - Best Private Tours Provider 2019 - Southern England Award winner of Oxfordshire Prestige Awards - Oxfordshire Tour Company of the Year 2019 I do not have a license to give tours inside the Roman Baths

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Overview of your Southampton tour

I will meet you on arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal or at your Southampton hotel and we will travel in the comfort of a spacious air-conditioned vehicle. You'll start the day by travelling to Salisbury a historic city that grew up around its impressive cathedral. Here I will tell you about 800 years of history at one of the UK's most iconic medieval buildings. The Cathedral is my favourite example of early English Gothic architecture with fascinating treasures including the original 1215 Magna Carta, one of only four in the world. After a quick lunch in my favourite local pub we drive to the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge where I will tell you all about its history and ancient beliefs associated to this mysterious place plus some of my own stories about camping by the stones with friends when growing up. We then drive back to your Southampton cruise in plenty of time for your departure.

Recent Reviews

Thomas L.United States
September 2025

After a cruise ending in Southampton, Ian provided a great way for us to see the sights we wanted over four days before dropping us off in central London. This included Stonehenge, Winchester, Bath, three villages in the Cotswolds', Stratford upon Avon, Blenheim Palace, and Windsor Castle. Ian was responsive, worked with us to derive a workable itinerary, and met every expectation. Because of the distances involved and our time constraint, his service allowed us to see these sights while saving us considerable time (and frustration) had we decided to do it ourselves. We had a great experience and highly recommend Ian's services. Thank you!

Christopher H.United States
July 2025

Ian is great. Second time we have used him. He is so easy to work with and is such a great tour guide. He has really become a friend of ours and we were sad when we parted ways. Highly recommend!

Michele G.Greece
May 2025

My husband and I had a fantastic tour with Ian, we highly recommend touring with him. He created a custom tour for us to accommodate our needs. He checked our flight information and when we arrived early he was there to pick us up. His vehicle is clean and comfortable and he is a very safe driver. Ian had lots of information on everywhere we visited. After our time with Ian we went on a cruise to Norway where we gave out his information to others looking to book tours of Southhampton and the surrounding areas. You will not be disappointed if Ian is your tour guide !

Lynne G.United States
August 2024

Ian designed a 2-day tour for us that included many of the Downton Abbey filming sites as well as Stonehenge. He arranged dates and tickets for us at the sites and led us to one of his favorite pubs for an excellent lunch.

David T.United States
July 2023

We had a wonderful tour. Having a knowledgeable tour guide makes your experience so much better. Ian was able to fit everything in and a bit extra. We had a wonderful day

Lynn G.United States
July 2022

On this day Ian fetched us from our hotel in Bath and took us to the port of Southampton, with a stop at Salisbury Cathedral. We also saw the Magna Carta. Ian is an excellent driver and guide. Don't miss Salisbury Cathedral. Should be on everybody's bucket list.

Your Southampton tour itinerary

• Southampton pick up from Cruise Terminal or Hotel • Travel approximately 1 hour to Salisbury • Spend 2. 5 hours exploring Salisbury and Salisbury Cathedral including time for lunch • Travel approximately 1/2 hour to Stonehenge • Spend 2 hours exploring Stonehenge • Travel approximately 1 hour back to Southampton where I will drop you off at the Cruise Terminal or Hotel What places will we get to see? - Salisbury - Salisbury Cathedral - Stonehenge This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

I drive a modern comfortable air conditioned minibus which can carry up to 7 passengers. I have fully comprehensive public liability insurance and I am a professional licensed private hire driver.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Salisbury Cathedral & Stonehenge
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
City Highlights
Day Trip
History
Tour reference number
772994
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historic city of Salisbury and the prehistoric site of Stonehenge with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those who appreciate history, architecture, and ancient sites. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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