Windsor Castle: Guided Half-Day Tour Exploring Royal History
5.0
13 Ratings
Berkshire
Discover the rich history of Windsor Castle on a guided half-day tour. Explore the castle grounds, visit St George's Chapel, and stroll through the charming town of Royal Windsor.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Windsor - Stroll through the historic streets of Windsor before stepping into one of the UK’s most expansive and impressive castles, Windsor Castle.
- St. George’s Chapel - the venue for the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018 and the final resting place of Henry VIII, Charles I, and numerous other sovereigns.
- Windsor Castle - As you enter Windsor Castle, take pleasure in exploring the State Apartments, where you’ll encounter splendid chambers, including the grand St. George’s Hall, where opulent feasts take place, masterpieces by Old Masters, exquisite suits of armour, and the immaculate castle grounds and gardens.
What's Included
- Time for personal photo opportunities at iconic spots
- Guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide for a personalized experience
- Includes admission to the historic Windsor Castle
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Transportation on the day (if required)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (we recommend a meeting point)
Additional Information
Join us for a captivating half-day tour of Windsor Castle, St George’s Chapel, the castle’s picturesque surroundings, and the historic Royal Windsor town. Windsor Castle, in continuous operation since 1070, is the oldest and largest functioning royal castle globally, reportedly the preferred abode of the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose remains now rest in the royal crypt beneath St George’s Chapel.
Your tour will give you the chance to experience the splendid gardens and grounds of this historical castle, hear about its compelling history, starting from when William the Conqueror built it in 1070, through the unfortunate fire of 1992 and up to recent times when it ended up hosting the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral at St George’s Chapel.
You’ll have the opportunity, with an audio guide, to discover the State Apartments’ grand rooms.
To conclude your adventure at the castle, your guide will lead you through Windsor’s medieval lanes lined with timber-framed houses, leading up to a visit to the Long Walk.
Location
Windsor & Eton Riverside
Your guide will meet you at the main entrance of Windsor & Eton Riverside train Station, Windsor SL4 1QG, United Kingdom.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(13 Ratings)
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Robert_m
Aug 19, 2023
Steeped in history all the way back to William the Conqueror! - Celeste our tour guide was wonderful: She was personable, thoughtful, and full of interesting facts about everything both in the town of Windsor as well as Windsor Castle itself along with critical artifacts inside!
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Jenanderson
Jul 25, 2023
Barbara was the VIP of Windsor - Barbara regaled us with stories from ALL the royal events because she was invited and attended. We heard how the flag changed when the King was in attendance (he was that day), the queen’s funeral procession and Harry and Meaghan’s wedding as well as all the architectural changes over 1,000 years. A great tour!
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Pamela_i
Jul 16, 2023
Elizabeth was our tour... - Elizabeth was our tour guide and she was very nice and knowledgeable. We had 2 children and she was very patient with them.
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Gary_r
Jun 25, 2023
Barbara - Barbara is outstanding. A real Royal historian. 2 days of knowledge in 2 hours.
Thank you Barbara. You are the best.
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Jennifer_k
May 27, 2023
Highly recommend - Barbara, our guide, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable of history and monarchy of Windsor Castle.
We're very glad we chose a private tour as oppose to renting the head phones and walking by ourselves. We would have missed so much history and all the little nuances of the castle and its residents.
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James_c
Apr 18, 2023
knowledgable guide; minimal wait times - Barbara was very knowledgable! She was able to show us highlights with minimal wait times. We loved being able to see the dollhouse as well as the chapel. The only thing that could've topped it off would have been to see some of the royals!
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Melanie_w
Feb 12, 2023
We were incredibly... - We were incredibly impressed with our guide Barbara who is a fountain of knowledge and was pitch perfect for our tow boys. 100% would recommend.
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Becky-joe2015
Jan 2, 2023
This was a LEARNING experience - If you truly want to learn about Windsor Castle - not just walk through and look - we would highly recommend this tour and this tour guide. EXCELLENT background and insight. Tremendous experience.
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Brenda_m
Dec 16, 2022
Wonderful! - Our guide Barbara was very knowledgeable! She arrived promptly at the train station . Our train was running late and we stayed in contact along the way .
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Teresa_d
Aug 12, 2022
The best tour on our trip. Thank you Paul! Tour date 8/1/2022 - Our guide Paul was the key to our most memorable experience. He had the answer and explanation to every question that I asked. We went through the castle with a perfect pace and details matching what we were seeing. He was a calm and well educated on not just the Royal Family but the history of the many Royals that came throughout Englands History.
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