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The 15 Best Castle Tours in England

70 tours  ·  from $18

Windsor is a working royal residence, Warwick is a day out with a trebuchet, Leeds sits in a moat in Kent. These 15 compare entry prices, travel time from London and how much of the day the castle actually fills.

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London - Windsor Castle: royal rooms and a tight first stop
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

1.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18,662 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Leave London at 8am for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath on an approximately 11-hour coach tour. You’ll get guided commentary, Stonehenge admission, and optional entry to Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths. Guides such as Saul, Peter, Pablo, and Kevin have been praised for clear storytelling, but the schedule moves fast and may leave little time for lunch.

“The tour was great and I very much appreciate the tour guide as well as the bus driver. Regretfully we were not told in advance to download the Stonehenge app. On the tour day, international roaming and very slow bus Wi-Fi made downloading difficult. As a result, we missed the audio guide.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Windsor Castle: royal history with limited time
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. You’ll hear lively commentary from guides such as Eugene, Rowan, or Nicholas, eat a one-course pub lunch, and see major sights at a brisk pace. Castle and Stonehenge entry depend on the option you book.

“Our guide was awesome. The excursions was worth every penny. I recommend this trip to everyone. Very educational”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Windsor Castle: royal rooms on a tight clock
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

3.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath with a professional guide. You may add admission tickets for the castle, monument, and Roman Baths. Guides such as Bruce, Morton, Josh, and Paulie are praised for lively history and useful timing tips, but expect a fast, full day.

“Although it only gives you a taste of Windsor Castle and Bath, it have ample time at Stonehenge. Bruce, our guide, was awesome. He gave us the info we needed to maximize the experiences in an entertaining way.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Windsor Castle and the royal interiors
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

4.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Leave Victoria Coach Station at 8 a.m. for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford on an 11.5-hour guided coach tour. Expect a fast pace, long drives, Oxford walking tour, and admission options for the castle and stones. Guides such as Andy, Angela, Robert, and Richard have earned praise for clear history and lively storytelling.

“We spent a wonderful day on this tour. Each place visited was so enjoyed and our tour guide Robert was exceptional. He was full of knowledge and gave us a great understanding of each place with history and his stories. Oxford was our favourite. We learned a lot, the weather was perfect, and we just loved our day and this tour. Highly recommend this tour and if you can get him, Robert as your guide.”

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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip - Warwick Castle: medieval walls and polished attractions
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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

5.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Spend a full day beyond London with Evan Evans Tours, visiting Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford, plus a scenic Cotswolds drive. You’ll travel by coach with an English-speaking guide, personal headset, Wi-Fi, and USB charging. Castle and Shakespeare birthplace entry depend on the option you book.

“Godfrey was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Warwick, Oxford and the scenic drive through Cotswold”

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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Canterbury Cathedral and the Thomas Becket story
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

6.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave London at 9:00 am for Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You’ll travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear stories through Vox headphones, tour Canterbury Cathedral if selected, and return near Victoria Station after about 10 hours.

“The trip is good although we stopped at Dover for a very short time period. Fantastic tour guide and driver.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Windsor Castle and the royal interiors
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

7.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,474 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Leave central London at 8:00 a.m. for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. You get an audio tour at the castle and stones, plus a guided Oxford walk. Guides such as Simon, Phil, Sandra, and Rowan have earned high praise for clear storytelling and warm service, but the three-stop plan leaves limited time at each site.

“Our tour guide, Cameron, and bus driver, Michelangelo, were amazing! There was A LOT of time spent in the bus and not very much time at each spot. Our tour guide called it a “taster tour” which is exactly what it sounds like. You get a tiny taste of each of the 3 places. If you want to spend longer than an hour or hour and a half at each spot, then it would not work well for you. We just felt a bit rushed at each spot. In hindsight, I would have packed a cooler or sack lunch so that we didn’t waste any time buying food. I also…”

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Warwick Castle Admission Ticket - Climbing the towers and walking the ramparts
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Warwick Castle Admission Ticket

8.Warwick Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,096 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Spend about six hours exploring Warwick Castle, its grounds, towers, ramparts, formal gardens, and family attractions. Watch falconry, archery, jousting, or the Trebuchet Fireball Spectacular when scheduled. The ticket includes castle admission but not parking or the Castle Dungeons, which are limited to visitors over 10.

“The experience was good. The method of trying to contact Viator was not. One of those take your money then your on your own.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London - Stonehenge at about 1:15pm
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London

9.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,486 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $111

Spend about 10.5 hours visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford by air-conditioned coach from central London. Your guide leads the Oxford walk and shares stories on the road. Castle and Stonehenge admission depend on the option you book. Guides such as Pauly, Dan, David, and Eileen have been praised for humor, clear timing, and helpful local advice.

“This was a fun, informative tour. I saw so much in the short weekend I was in the UK. The tour guide and driver were friendly and personable. I would definitely book them again for a return trip.”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Entering through Castle Hill
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

10.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,414 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

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.”

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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London - The White Cliffs: beautiful, but only 45 minutes
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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

11.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Travel from London Bridge to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral in about 10.5 hours. You get admission to the castle and cathedral, time to explore without the guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Nick, Steve, Richard, and Kat have led past departures.

“A very Educational Michael was very patient and very knowledgable. He treats every gust with respect”

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Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip - Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare in a compact market town
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Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

12.Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 828 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Travel by comfortable coach from London to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. Guides such as Phil, Cameron, Pablo, and Patricia are known for lively storytelling. Castle and Shakespeare admissions depend on the option you book, while the Cotswolds are viewed from the road rather than visited on foot.

“Our tour guide (Saul) was exceptional. Make sure everyone knew where and what time we were meeting. The locations were great, but I wish we had more time in them.”

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Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London - Warwick Castle: medieval walls with a modern show-business side
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Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

13.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Spend a packed day beyond London with a guide, air-conditioned coach, Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a Cotswolds drive, and an Oxford walking tour. Guides such as Stefan, Pablo, Kelvin, and Eileen have led engaging departures, but the schedule is tight. Expect more sightseeing highlights than leisurely exploration.

“This was unexpectedly a dual language tour which was highly distracting and disappointing. It was booked as an English only tour.”

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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach - Meeting at Earl’s Court Station
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Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

14.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

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.”

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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford - Bampton turns a quiet village into Downton
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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

15.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Travel from London to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle with a professional guide. Walk through Oxford, see Downton Abbey filming sites, explore Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds, and receive Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, Carol, and Peter are praised for lively commentary, while the large group and long day on the coach require some patience.

“We took this tour on our last day in London, and it was the highlight of our visit to England. We are big Downton Abbey and Endeavor fans so this tour was perfect for us. Our guide (Carol) was extremely knowledgeable about everything Oxford and Downton. Our bus driver (Christian) was excellent too. Loved the walk through the little town of Bampton (Downton). Of course the highlight was going inside Highclere Castle. So beautiful and a great mix of the "real world" and the "fictional world". We recommend this for Downton Abbey fans as well as anyone interested in the history of the great estates. Two thumbs up!”

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