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3.8(258 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

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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Did I misunderstand the time frame?

I assumed that since the Tour said it finished at 5 that it meant we would return at the end location at 5 , not that it would start returning from Castle at 5. Since it took an hour to return( which was fine) it made us almost late for a concert and skipped dinner as a result. We were happy for that extra hour of touring so we wouldn’t have to rush through the tour, but I wouldn’t have booked an additional event had I known. Loved the tour—magnificent; Loved our bus driver—so fun.

PandoraDonn_JOct 16, 2026VIATOR

Very good experience

Everything was excellent!!!

FellowTraveler280988Sep 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Windsor Castle

While our bus driver Marius Dumas was a very experienced driver and escorted us to the main entrance to the castle, he was very difficult to understand. He did speak English but with a very heavy accent and especially in the bus he couldn’t always be understood. Perhaps having a driver that didn’t have such a heavy accent would have been more enjoyable.

Rolleen_WSep 22, 2026VIATOR

Okay tour

Great experience but using Golden tours was deflating . Very boring tour guide / bus driver . You could barely understand his direction as the Mike would cut in and out . Castle was amazing but more time would have been nice to explore the town of Windsor . Quite expensive for what we did . Next time I would take the train in and stay for the day . Golden tours employees don’t seem happy and it is evident with the interaction we came across . We have taken many tours using Viator and this is the first disappointment in service we have had . Windsor Castle was awesome and I am truly happy to have made it there .

Cindy_BSep 21, 2026VIATOR

Windsor Day Trip w/Transportation from London - Amazing experience!

Great afternoon trip to Windsor Castle with Golden Tours. Our group was small - 26 people. Our guide walked us up to the entrance of Windsor & ensured we knew what time to meet back up. Self-guided audio tour through property. Plenty of time to explore (about 3 hours). Highly recommend for an afternoon short day trip to Windsor Castle

lisapE9703MMSep 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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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