Royal Palaces in Windsor: Book These 7 Before You Fly

1.Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182Our pick

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 .”

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2.London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace with Free Snack Pack

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · from $122Best value

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!”

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3.Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $172

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.”

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4.Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Self-Guided Tour with Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $137

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.”

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5.Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend a full day visiting Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace from your London hotel in a private Mercedes minivan for up to six people. Your chauffeur handles the driving while you set your own pace inside each palace. David is one named driver associated with the service. Admission fees and lunch are extra.

“We loved watching the changing of the guard at Windsor Castle! It was the highlight of the day! The town of Windsor is a must see!”

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6.Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle Private Car Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $974

Travel from your London Zone 1 to 3 hotel by private Mercedes with an Evan Evans driver-guide, or choose a separate guide and chauffeur. You’ll visit Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, with admission and audio guides included. The eight-hour tour is comfortable, flexible, and best suited to private groups.

“First of all , at booking , the description says Expert driver- guide. You can opt for an additional guid separate from the driver or our selection , driver -guide. The day started out well enough, with a nice ride to Hampton court through Richmond and a suggested stop neRead more”

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7.Explore Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide visiting Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. Guides such as Jay, Nick, and Nikhil share royal history during the drives, help with parking and timing, and arrange a traditional pub lunch in East Molesey. You explore both venues independently using their in-house guides and audio tours.

“The guide Jay was a true expert on every site we went to. His style was informative, friendly and interesting. He brought history to life in an easy going yet compelling manner. We also had a new vehicle — which he seemed to know all the best parking spots and places to eat! A great day with the family. Highly recommend!”

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