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3.7(238 reviews)

Windsor Castle Tour from London with Transportation & Audio Guide

From£69
5 hours
London, United Kingdom

About this activity

Experience the grandeur of Windsor Castle with convenient transportation from London, including an audio guide for a self-paced exploration of this historic landmark.

Highlights

  • Explore the State Apartments
  • Visit St. George's Chapel
  • Admire the Round Tower
  • Discover the Semi-State Rooms
  • Enjoy scenic views of the Thames

Full description

Explore Windsor Castle independently on a day trip from London, and hear its incredible history from an audio guide! While walking around at your own pace, prepare to be amazed by the castle’s striking State Apartments. Learn about King Henry VIII, who once lived in the castle, and see his final resting place at St George’s Chapel before returning to London. Highlights of the day: Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments See Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and Visit St George’s Chapel Audio Guide available at Windsor Castle in multiple languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese & Spanish) Return Transportation in luxury air conditioned vehicle

Included / Excluded

  • Audio guides at Windsor Castle (subject to availability)
  • Transportation to Windsor Castle from Central London and back
  • Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments
  • Visit St George’s Chapel
  • Gratuities
  • Tour guide (Tour is unescorted)
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

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Departing from Central London, your driver will take you straight to Windsor Castle for an extended visit. Upon arrival at Windsor Castle audio guides are available in different languages. Windsor Castle Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it’s easy to see why it’s the Queen’s favorite weekend residence. Enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII. You can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity and wine bottles, all in miniature! This tour is unescorted and you will spend approximately 2 hours at Windsor Castle.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • Audio guides are available in multiple languages; select your preferred language upon arrival.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; plan accordingly for weather conditions.
  • Allow sufficient time to explore the castle; the tour duration is approximately 5 hours.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the castle grounds.
  • Bring a camera to capture the picturesque views and architecture.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
  • This tour is unescorted.
  • Windsor Castle closures: As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice. Every Tuesday and Wednesday 24-26 December Castle closed
  • Semi-State Rooms: During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route.
  • St. George’s Chapel: St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. It also closes at 4pm during the week, so please ensure that this is one of the first places you visit upon arrival.
  • Infants aged 0-2 can join this tour for free however they must sit on the lap of a parent/guardian. If you would like a seat for your infant, please purchase a child ticket. We do not provide car seats.
  • Classic Tour Option: Enjoy a scenic journey to your destination and enjoy entry to Windsor Castle.
  • Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option plus a lunch pack. This option includes entry to Windsor Castle.

Traveler reviews

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Driver needs more time behind the wheel

While the castle part was nice, the driver must have been new. He appeared to be afraid to drive the bus ; never going over 40 miles an even though the speed limit was 60. Often driving in the middle of the lane like he was not sure of how to keep the bus in the lane. Also he seemed more interested in telling us what was around than getting us to the castle.

TJ_AMay 30, 2026VIATOR

Very good.

If you take the afternoon departure, the visit is a bit short.

Scenic14157372979May 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A must do & see !!!

Easy trip to Windsor. The driver was very polite and provided clear instructions. The ticket process was smooth.

Anne_FMay 19, 2026VIATOR

Visit was nice but had issues.

Guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Bus broke down so we lost an hour at the castle. Driver did give us extra half hour at end but still felt rushed. Got lost trying to find way back to bus at end of day. A map would be beneficial!

H1062PMlizdMay 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour and dinner

Armando our bus driver made the tour enjoyable. He also at the gave us a stellar dinner tip for the restaurant Da Mario which was great.

Randdlph_DMay 10, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour. This tour is unescorted. St. George’s Chapel closes at 4pm and is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice. During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route. St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. It also closes at 4pm during the week, so please ensure that this is one of the first places you visit upon arrival. Windsor castle is closed on every Tuesday & Wednesday and on 17th June 2024, and 24-26 December 2024.
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