Windsor Castle Tour from London with Transportation & Audio Guide
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
Options
Afternoon Tour + Tastecard
Afternoon Tour + tastecard (dining out discount card)
What's included in Windsor Castle Tour from London with Transportation & Audio Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Windsor Castle
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meeting point & Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR April – October Meeting time: 12:45 Departure time: 13:00 Return time: approx. 5:30pm November – March Meeting time: 11:30 Departure time: 11:45 Return time: approx. 5:00pm
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Upon arrival at the redemption location, please present your confirmation/ voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Please note: • 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. • Return point: Gloucester Road Underground Station Windsor Castle closures: 24-26 December Castle closed Supplier: Golden Tours Gray Line London Contact number: +44 (0)207 630 2028 or +44 (0)207 233 7030 Email: [email protected]
