Day Trips

From London: Half-Day Tour to Windsor Castle

Name: From London: Half-Day Tour to Windsor Castle
Start: 2025-01-06T11:45:00
End: 2025-01-06T17:15:00
Location: London

Senior man listening to audio guide inside Windsor castle

Windsor Castle courtyard with St George’s Chapel in the background, England.

Visit Windsor Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-hour tour. Enjoy transfers, a multilingual audio guide, and access to the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel.

Highlights

Only got 5 hours in London? Make the most of it by going for a half-day trip to Windsor Castle, with round-trip transfers from London and an audio guide.
Explore the lavish State Apartments, including the Ceremonial Rooms and the Historic Rooms, and admire the impressive artwork by painters like Da Vinci.
Visit St George’s Chapel, a Gothic-style church that's the final resting place for many former monarchs, including Henry VIII and his wife Jane Seymour.
Did you know? Windsor Castle was the venue for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Inclusions

Half-day trip to Windsor Castle
Entry tickets to Windsor Castle
Transfers from London in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Access to the State Rooms
Multimedia guide in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Michelle

5/5

Dec, 2024

The tour so well organised. Our bus driver, Elvis, was very informative, funny and friendly. He was extremely knowledgeable.

Anett

5/5

Nov, 2024

They waited for us because we couldn't find the bus station at first. We were introduced to the history of windsor castle in a patient, friendly and super great and detailed way. Great tips, time enough. Unforgettable, thank you!

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Sandra

5/5

Nov, 2024

We had a wonderful time and the half day trip to Windsor Castle was defenitley worth it! If you are thinking about going, do it! Our guide Ava and driver Trisha were excellent! The bus was very nice and clean, and pick up was a breeze. There was plenty of room on the bus as the entire group size ended up only being about 20 people, which was nice! Trisha was an excellent driver and very nice! Ava was fantastic and talked about some of the history of the castle and royalty on the ride up. Ava walked us up to the castle and gave us our wristbands for entry. She gave great instructions on how to get back to the bus after as well. After going through quick security, We got there just in time to see the changing of the guard. We had plenty of time to see the State Apartments & St.George Chapel (we skipped the dollhouse) & then grabbed some coffee and did some shopping before heading back to the bus. Only a few times/rooms throughout the tour did it feel busy/crowded, so it was nice to take our time and see everything without having to wait on people/room to move around. We were dropped back off at our pickup point after. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting London and has never been to Windsor before.

Michelle

4/5

Oct, 2024

We enjoyed the chapel and the apartments that showed the paintings of eras gone by. We enjoyed the sense of history throughout this castle. I was happy I went through St George Chspel and saw where Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest along with her husband Prince Philip.

Alexandrea

4/5

Sep, 2024

I wish we knew in advance that we couldn't take photos inside. And you don't actually go to the Castle. But it was still amazing. I did feel rushed. We didn't have time to go to the Doll House.

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Your experience

A trip through time

Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Once you assemble at the designated meeting point in London, you will be taken to the castle in an air-conditioned wifi-enabled coach. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely 2 hours exploring the interiors and exteriors of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the ornate State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by famous painters like Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. While you're here, make sure to visit the centenary celebrations at Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a beautiful model royal home that features electricity, running water, and working lifts!

Immerse yourself in British royalty

Next up, explore St. George’s Chapel, a church chapel where 10 former sovereigns are buried, including Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. See the memorials and spend some quiet time wandering around this traditional chapel. While the interiors of Windsor Castle hold many secrets and charm, the exteriors are just as beautiful. If you have time left, stroll down the tree-lined lane and enjoy the peace and natural beauty.

Itinerary

Depart from London
2 hours to explore Windsor Castle at your own pace
Depart from Windsor for returning to London

Know before you go

What to bring

Make sure to wear comfortable footwear as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.

What's not allowed

Photography is not permitted inside the building.
Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
The Castle's Admission Centre provides an audio-descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors.

Additional information

The Semi-State Rooms are included in the visitor route during the winter months. Standard admission charges will apply. The Semi-State Rooms are not open on days when the State Apartments are closed.
St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays