England · CASTLE TOURS IN WINDSOR
The good castle tours in Windsor go weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.
Visit Windsor Castle with a paper admission ticket and free English multimedia guide. Allow two and a half to three hours for the State Apartments, royal artworks, castle grounds, and St George’s Chapel. The chapel is closed Sundays, and the castle sits atop a steep hill.
“Good experience. Went well. The weather was lovely. Touring Windsor Castle was a beautiful relaxing day.”
Travel from Earl’s Court to Windsor by air-conditioned coach, with live commentary from guides such as James, Sam, Nick, or Andy. Your castle ticket is arranged in advance, then you explore independently with an audio guide. You get about two and a half hours in Windsor before returning to London.
“Castle and town are beautiful, there is not more than a few hours of things to do there though. Ate at Duchess of Cambridge, it was really good.”
Spend one long day at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, traveling by air-conditioned coach from Victoria Coach Station. A local guide, such as Alan, Allen, Lisa, or Tom, handles transport and commentary, while you explore both royal residences independently with audio guidance inside. Buckingham Palace opens only in summer.
“I loved everything about this tour. Clive was great and very informative. He was also quite a character .”
Travel from central London to Windsor Castle by coach, then spend about two hours exploring independently with entry, an audio guide, the State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel included. Drivers such as Armando, Andrew, Elvis, and Antonio have been praised for helpful commentary, but the unescorted visit can feel rushed.
“St. George’s Chapel/ it was humbling seeing the Tom of Queen Elizabeth 11, Prince Phillip, Queen Mother and King Henry VI.”
Spend a full day visiting Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace from London by air-conditioned coach. Expect guided commentary between stops, self-paced time inside the royal sites, a snack pack from April 1, 2025, and a group of up to 52 people. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. near Victoria and ends at Gloucester Road.
“I have wanted to see Hampton Court Palace for years so this was a fantastic day for me. Our tour guide, Jeff, was very knowledgeable and the bus driver was impressive maneuvering through the London traffic. Windsor was beautiful. Would recommend this tour!”
Start at Buckingham Palace for the State Rooms, then walk to the Evan Evans office for a coach to Windsor Castle. You explore both sites independently with audio or multimedia guides. Guides such as Ruth, Ursula, Deborah, and Godfrey may add commentary, but the level of narration can vary.
“We felt rushed at Windsor. We spent a good amount of money and we were not able to see everything we wanted to view.”
Travel from London to Windsor in a private Mercedes with a driver-guide such as Mark or Gareth. Spend about three hours at Windsor Castle, seeing the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, royal grounds, guards, and St George’s Hall. Castle admission and the optional Blue Badge guide cost extra.
“We had a fantastic guided tour that started with our driver/guide Gareth picking us up from our Airbnb. Gareth is extremely professional and personable. The tour of the chapel, state apartments and the grounds was amazing. Gareth was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us at a pace that was sensitive to one of our family member’s mobility challenges. This guided tour was the highlight of our stay in London.”
Travel between London and Windsor Castle in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Driver Armin Harris provides hotel pickup, return transport, bottled water, WiFi, and coffee or tea. Castle admission is separate, so you can set your own visiting pace without sharing the ride with strangers.
“Armin was fantastic! Arrived early and we got to our destination ahead of schedule. Car was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend a trip with Armin!”
Spend about seven hours with guide Barry Ivens exploring Windsor Castle, Windsor town, the Thames, Runnymede, and Kensington Palace Gardens. Your private, air-conditioned vehicle includes Wi-Fi, USB ports, water, parking, umbrellas, hotel pickup, and photo sharing. Castle and palace admission, lunch, and some optional extras cost extra.
“This was a great tour, largely because of our guide, Barry. He is extremely knowledgeable of Windsor Castle, the town of Windsor, and all things London. Barry is very accommodating, professional, and friendly. He communicated with us beforehand to help plan our day. His passion for history and his attention to detail is translated into a very informative and memorable tour. Thank you, Barry, for a lovely day.”
Turn a necessary London-to-Southampton transfer into a Windsor Castle visit. You’ll ride a luxury coach from selected hotels, tour the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, then reach your cruise terminal around 1:30 to 2:00pm. Guides such as Mark, Dan, and Steve have led recent departures.
“What a fantastic driver!!! Driver was actually early, found us in the lobby of our hotel. Very personable and great to chat with on our way to Windsor Castle. After our tour of the castle, we were hungry and he stopped for us to get something to eat, he even stopped at a ATM machine so we could get some cash to tip him with.”
Travel from London to Windsor Castle in a private Mercedes Class V with chauffeur Paul Catchpole or Dariusz. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, and about four hours at the castle, with time for State Apartments, St. George’s Chapel, and the Changing of the Guard. Entry costs extra.
“I booked a a private chauffeured trip to Windsor Castle for myself and my daughter it cost me $1256.98 AUD which I thought at the time very expensive but based on all of the positive reviews thought it would be worth it!”
Travel from central London by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Roman Bath and Windsor Castle. Your driver-guide, including Oz on many departures, handles the road, shares local history, and offers practical tips. Plan on about three hours at each site. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.
“Amazing guide !!! Learned so much history /culture all while feeling like we were chatting with a friend ! On time, great driver and he planned everything ! Will definitely be calling Oz back on our next trip!!”
Leave your London hotel in a private vehicle, tour Windsor Castle independently for up to two hours, then continue to Southampton Cruise terminal or a nearby hotel. Admission tickets and audio guides are included. Pickup is limited to central London areas, with arrival in Southampton planned for about 1:00 to 1:30 pm.
“We were picked up on time in a clean and comfortable car and driven to Windsor. The driver was informative and enjoyable to converse with.”
Spend a full day visiting Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle at your own pace. A Golden Tours representative escorts you to the palace, then you return to Victoria for a coach to Windsor. Multimedia guides are available, but you handle the visits independently. Check closure dates carefully before booking.
“Tour should drop passengers back to the nearest station where we depart, instead of 3 stations away.”
Travel by private chauffeur from London to Windsor Castle with your own qualified guide. Explore the castle grounds and public rooms, then use the included audio guide inside the State Apartments, where live guiding is not allowed. You can also add Hampton Court for a longer day.
“We had a great private zoom tour with Gio, as a special birthday treat for a friend. Such a nice way for us all to be together/apart, and take a mental break. Gio was fantastic at tailoring the tour to the special interests in our group. We had a great time!”
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