Private Tour: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Winchester Cathedral - Journey through English History
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Embark on a private tour through English history, exploring Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Winchester Cathedral. Discover the royal residence, the ancient mystique of Stonehenge, and the rich heritage of Winchester Cathedral.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Windsor Castle - 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 favourite weekend residence royal Windsor.
    You will have oppurtunity to explore the outside of the Castle, walk in the great park. Explore Market stalls and shops in Windsor.
    This tour passes through Eton, home of one of England’s famous public schools; President John F Kennedy Memorial site Windsor Great Park and Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna carta (The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter to the Liberties of England, is a document originally issued in Latin in the year 1215. The Great Charter is truly great, because it was the first legal document to establish that leaders did not have arbitrary power, granted under Divine Authority, but instead were subject to the law of the land. The feudal barons forced King John of England to sign the Magna Carta in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. In a way, it was the world’s very first written Constitution. The charter was a major part of the process that led to the rule of constitutional law in the English speaking world, an ideal which was eventually transported to the New World. It would inspire the Founding Fathers to draft a new document, the United States Constitution. As a tribute to its influence, a copy of the Magna Carter is housed in the Temple of Founding History, the National Archive, in Washington D.C.)
  • Stonehenge - Mysterious Stonehenge
    The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.
    STONE CIRCLE Iconic symbol of Britain, a walk around the Stone Circle is the centrepiece of any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. With a history spanning 4,500 years Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration. The Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering, and building it would have taken huge effort from hundreds of well-organised people using only simple tools and technologies. Visit Stonehenge to understand words such as trilithon, sarsen and henge. NEOLITHIC HOUSES Wander around the Neolithic houses outside the visitor centre. Step inside to imagine how people lived 4,500 years ago. Watch demonstration of ancient domestic skills - flint knapping, making rope out of rushes, and grinding grain with a quern and a rider. STANDING IN THE STONES’ Watch the seasons pass and take a trip through time with incredible audio-visual 360 degree view from inside the stones, in the visitor centre. Imagine what it feels like to stand in the middle of Stonehenge at winter and summer solstice, with this unique and memorable experience.
  • Winchester Cathedral - Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of England in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral.
    Fifteen centuries of English history lie behind the massive Cathedral you see today. It stands at the heart of historic Winchester, once the seat of Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal power, on the site of an early Christian church. It’s been a place of worship ever since.
    Over the centuries, many famous names have become part of the Cathedral’s history. You can find out more about some of them, and how they became connected to this place, below.
    Jane Austen: A great English novelist. St Swithun: The Cathedral’s patron saint. William Walker: The diver who saved the Cathedral.
    The Cathedral is home to some particularly rare, precious and beautiful items, each with a special place in its long history. These outstanding national treasures form a part of a unique heritage which we seek to share today and conserve for the future.
    The Winchester Bible
    The Winchester Bible, housed in the Cathedral Library, is the largest and perhaps finest of all surviving 12th-century English bibles.
    Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation
    Be one of the first to explore Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation, a stunning new exhibition now open at Winchester Cathedral.

Winchester Cathedral is a living monument to the heritage of England and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. From the time of Alfred the Great until after the Norman Conquest, Winchester was England’s capital and the Cathedral was its royal chapel. Much of England’s early history was based here and twelve English kings are believed to be buried here - meaning that Winchester can lay claim to being the first Royal Mausoleum.
DECODING THE STONES
Unlock the mysteries of Winchester Cathedral, a building which has been created, destroyed and remade over centuries of struggle and Civil War. Decoding the Stones tells the story of the Cathedral itself, linking modern restoration works and contemporary craftspeople with their medieval predecessors.

THE MEZZANINE
Explore the realities of monastic life at Winchester Cathedral Priory with a fascinating rolling programme of displays from the Cathedral archives. The Mezzanine also provides access to the remarkable 17th-century Morley Library and its outstanding collection of books, which have remained in their current location for over 400 years.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Parking fees
  • Pick up and drop off
  • On-board WiFi
What's Not Included
  • Entry to to any Sites
  • Gratuities
  • Blue Badge Guide
Additional Information

Delve into the Past, Culture, Heritage, and Medieval Ages. Experience Royal Windsor Castle, the world’s largest and oldest lived-in castle, a residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Immersed in antiquity, Windsor Castle majestically sits atop a verdant, wooded hill with a view of the Thames. Dating to the era of the Normans, with its expansive landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it is no wonder that it’s the Queen’s favoured weekend home in royal Windsor. Stonehenge, experience the enigma of Stonehenge.
The actual purpose of this ancient and breathtaking construct has been obscured by the fog of time. Was Stonehenge a sun-worshipping temple, a centre for healing, a funerary site, or perhaps an enormous calendar? Stonehenge is always captivating.
Enjoy an intimate excursion with a private group tour of the UK’s premiere sites. A span of fifteen centuries of English history underlies the imposing Cathedral seen today, situated in the heart of historic Winchester.

Location
Windsor Castle
Castle Hill
Cancellation Policy

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

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David_d
Dec 30, 2022
Too much for one day! - A lot to do on one day. Lines were unexpectedly long, and Stonehenge takes quite awhile. Arrived at Winchester, our final stop, just as they were closing. Not the fault of the tour, by any means. Just too much to fit into one day. Kamal was an excellent driver. Very polite, accommodating, and good company. He did the best he could to get us quickly and safely where we wanted to go, and even dropped us off at our dinner reservation back in London.
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