Private Sightseeing Tours · Layover Tours

Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History

5.0(41)5 out of 5, from 41 reviews·7h·Private group
What you pay forThe bookingThe price does not change with the size of your group.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agestraveler 0–120

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • One price for all 5 of you

About this experience

Travel in style with an experienced Guide who will make your tour fun, informative & safe. We will escort you to & around the world’s largest & oldest inhabited Castle which Queen Elizabeth II called home & is her final resting place within St George’s Chapel. Visit the unbelievable state apartments & the beautiful town of Windsor on the banks of The River Thames. * PLUS we stop at historic Runnymede to view the JFK & Magna Carta memorials. (which isn’t offered on most Windsor half day tours.) ** PLUS the opportunity to be escorted to Kensington Palace & gardens on return to Central London. This being the former home of Princess Diana and her boys Princes William & Harry. This Tour can also be customised to your needs too, including a lunch stop or perhaps as a layover tour from Heathrow Airport.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 5 stops. Admission is not included at Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace.

  1. 1

    Windsor Castle

    We visit the amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British Kings & Queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the 13 acre Castle is breathtaking, & is the largest & oldest occupied Castle in the world & it is where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II chose to spend most of her time & called home.

    You get out here180 minAdmission not included

  2. 2

    Thames River

    We then walk alongside the River Thames watching the boats & wildlife, including “The King’s Swans” and cross the bridge which separates Windsor from Eton College, Prince William’s former private school.

    You get out here20 minAdmission included

  3. 3

    Windsor

    We tour the small town of Windsor immediately upon leaving the Castle. We tour the quaint streets & shops (including the smallest street in the UK). We also see The Long Walk entrance to the Castle & a view towards Frogmore, where Prince Harry & Megan once resided!

    You get out here30 min

  4. 4

    Runnymede National Trust

    PLUS Either on our way to, or returning from Windsor, we visit the JF Kennedy & Magna Carta memorials. The JFK memorial sits on an acre of land designated to the USA from the UK to remember one of the greatest leaders of modern times. The Magna Carta statue was designed in 1957 to honour democracy & liberty.

    You get out here20 min

  5. 5

    Kensington Palace

    Make Kensington Palace your drop off point & maybe have lunch there in the outstanding gardens or restaurants on your way back to Central London. Kensington Palace is where Princess Diana lived & where Prince William & Princess Catherine resided with their young family before moving to Windsor.

    You get out here120 minAdmission not included

Where the day happens

5 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other, gratuities, lunch — budget for those separately.

  • Other
  • Parking Fees
  • Other
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Before you book

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Good to know (8)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy

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

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