Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Get a rare glimpse inside the King of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading to the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe and ancestral home of the monarchy at Windsor.
• Enjoy a rare glimpse of the inside of Buckingham Palace • See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room • Discover Windsor Castle, almost 1000 years ancestral home of the British monarchy
Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King, and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today. Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. Visitors to the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel. The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Castle with a free multimedia tour. From October to March, visitors can also walk through the sumptuous Semi-State Apartments, which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century.
At St George's Chapel, you will have the opportunity to visit the site where Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle in 2018 to millions of viewers around the world. The chapel is also the final resting place of departed kings and queens from England's illustrious history, including Henry VIII and Charles I. If His Majesty is in Windsor during your visit, you may even be fortunate enough to see the Royal Standard flying on the flagpole of the Round Tower.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting point: The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, UK (Our expert tour guide will be waiting to greet you at the entrance to the King's Gallery (the art museum located just around the facade of Buckingham Palace). The King's Gallery is a 10-minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station. Tour Starts: 9:15 am, King's Gallery entrance (meeting time at 9:00 am) Tour Finishes: approximately 6:30 pm, London Victoria Train Station St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed. Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. Your guide has group vouchers for both venues.