Private tour in Southampton Lillian C

Epic Stonehenge & Medieval Salisbury, Shore Excursion from Southampton

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Lillian C.

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I am a historian and published author with a passion for making history and culture a fun and relatable journey for everyone. My academic investigations engage with the impact of popular culture on our society. I also advocate for the control and ownership the public has over historical narratives and our engagement with the past away from the watchful academic eye. I am a native-born explorer of the world. I am very privileged because I come from a beautiful part of the world called Cantabria (Spain) which is overlooked yet full of fascinating history. My first trip abroad was at the early age of 2. My family took me to Paris on the train and I had a blast! I am incredibly lucky to have a family with a passion for having adventures and discovering new exciting places, so I just embraced it with my whole being. I love jumping on a plane and going somewhere new, in the same way, that I enjoy a proper road trip somewhere local to rediscover things that perhaps I took for granted. There is something special and worth exploring everywhere, you just need to look out for it. My passion for tour guiding started in 2010 in Winchester (UK) where I learned the ropes to being a cathedral tower tour guide. Operating at other local sites, I developed my knowledge of the touring industry by engaging with tour operators, cruise ships, summer schools, and the general public. With my academic knowledge of history and culture and my love for traveling, I have taken my tour guiding passion beyond the UK, taking individuals and small groups around Europe, going as far as organising travel, bookings, and selecting the best experiences for the trip and the individual needs. I am a natural storyteller and I want everyone to join in my tours to share these stories and experiences with them because I believe they are worth living, creating endearing memories in the process. The things I want to show you should not just be kept inside dusty history books! PhD in history Associate Fellow of Higher Education

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Overview of your Southampton tour

Departing from Southampton, we will visit Stonehenge first thing in the morning so you can enjoy the site with this special kind of light. Stonehenge has now a modern interpretation centre and a great gift shop so come prepared! I always like to take people around the interpretation centre as well as the actual stone circle because there is so much more to Stonehenge than just rocks. As a historian (and local tour guide) my aim is to help you understand not just why this place is so mysterious and iconic. I want you to leave Stonehenge asking yourself questions about the early civilizations in this country, what they did and why. After our visit to the site we will head to Salisbury which is a quaint market town in Wiltshire, also renown for its beautiful Gothic Cathedral. I studied this cathedral in depth for my history degree so I want to share this with you. Moreover, Salisbury is a great place to do shopping and have lunch/afternoon tea, so you will get a taste of proper England outside of London!

Recent Reviews

Sam O.United States
1 week ago

The thing that makes a private tour worth it are a few things, and this tour had all of those in Aces. Pre-tour communications, comfortable simple easy pick-up for tour, Knowledgeable not only in the subject of the tour but the best times, places and secrets of "getting it all in", interested in the tour as much as we are, able to shift gears if something comes up. Admittedly my wife and I are difficult clients. Elderly, slow getting around. Lily was patient, knew the right places to take us, and all in all it was one of the best private tours we have had.

Alan C.United States
June 2026

Our tour was great. Lillian was wonderful. While we were at Stonehenge, I expected to see Stonehenge and move to the next list on the tour. Lillian spent the time to explain how it was built and the reason on the location and that it was a sundial. We learned more than we ever expected. The next part of the tour was a visit to Salisbury. The Salisbury Cathedral was in amazing. Seeing the Magna Carta at the Cathedral reminded that the Magna Carta was part of how the USA Bill of Rights were created. Salisbury will be an area to return to and spend more time. Finally, spending time between the location and returning to Southampton Lillian helped us understand the history of the various Kings, English Reformation and of course Stonehenge. We would strongly recommend Lillian. If we have the chance to return to Southampton UK we hope we have the opportunity to spend time with Lillian again.

Frank B.United States
August 2025

Extremely knowledgeable, engaging, calm and kind - everything you could ask for and more in a guided experience! We've been on a plethora of tours and occasionally the information can become so much you start to be unable to soak everything in. With Lilly I feel like I learned and retained more information than almost any other tour! Her clear passion for the subject matter and region is inspiring! If you can join Lilly please do- you won't be disappointed

Debra M.United States
May 2025

We had a fabulous tour, Lillian was knowledgeable, very pleasant and accommodating. We would definitely tour with her again.

Cindy A.United States
August 2024

Lilly was great! She was warm and friendly, guiding us through Stonehenge and Salisbury with expert knowledge and interesting antidotes. She and her driver Victor were punctual and attentive to our needs. We loved our day because Lilly made it fun and informative. We are a multigenerational group and all of us highly recommend Lilly.

Dayle R.United States
August 2023

Lily did a great job- very knowledgeable, engaging and resourceful ! Highly recommended!

Your Southampton tour itinerary

9:30 AM - Departing from Southampton 11:00 AM - Arrival to Stonehenge and Visit 12:30 PM - Departure for Salisbury 13:00 PM - Arrival at Salisbury and Lunch Break 14:00 PM - Visit Salisbury Cathedral 15:00 PM - Free time for shopping in Salisbury 16:00 PM - Departing from Salisbury 17:00 PM - Arrival in Southampton * For customizing this tour, please contact me with your questions

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Hired chauffered minivan for transport between Southampton/Stonehenge/Salisbury If you are coming with a bigger group please contact me for the quote for a larger vehicle

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Religious Sites
History
Art And Culture
Architecture
Tour reference number
914967
Languages
Spanish
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 are interested in exploring historical sites and learning about early civilizations. It's also ideal for those who want to experience the charm of a medieval market town and enjoy some shopping and local cuisine. With Lillian C. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the history of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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