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Windsor Castle Private Walking Tour with Accredited Expert Guide
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
2 to 3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Explore the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world with a 3-hour private guided tour of Windsor Castle. This royal residence, home to His Majesty King Charles III, boasts a thousand years of history, art, and architecture.
Sarah, your knowledgeable guide, is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide who holds the prestigious Windsor & Eton endorsement as accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
Sarah is authorised to guide you through the castle precincts explaining the history, why and how it was built, and sharing fascinating stories of the monarchs who once resided within the walls. See the photographic Round Tower and views across to Eton College. Sarah will lead you into the State Rooms, including the Waterloo Chamber, Grand Reception Room, and St George’s Hall.
*Although group guiding is not allowed inside the State Rooms, our guide is authorized to accompany you and converse to ensure you experience the best of the Royal Collection and to answer any questions you may have.
What's Included
- Guide: In-person: English
- Entrance fees to Windsor Castle, adult tickets on the day cost £30 and should be bought in advance
- Transport to and from Windsor
- All food and drink is excluded, you will need to make your own lunch/dinner arrangements
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We shall meet you on Castle Hill in front of the Henry VIII gate. If you would prefer that we meet you off the train please let us know so that we can make arrangements to meet at the railway station.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Windsor Castle
As a royal residence, Windsor Castle is one of the homes of His Majesty King Charles III, at nearly one thousand years old it has a rich wealth of history, art and architecture waiting to be explored. Your guide, will meet you on Castle Hill just outside the Henry VIII Gate. And will escort you into the castle entrance, through the ticket office and security. You will now be with the castle walls. Sarah will guide you through castle precincts. Firstly the Middle Ward where you will walk past the famous Round Tower. If the Royal Standard is flying from the top then we will know that the King is in residence. We will then pass through onto the the upper walkway where we will see spectacular views of the River Thames below us and Eton, including the famous Eton College where Princes William and Harry were educated.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Windsor Castle
After exploring the Castle Wards, our guide will accompany you into the State Apartments. First stop will be the famous Queen Mary’s Dolls House which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Our guide will then walk with you through the State Apartments, here you will walk where Kings Queens and State dignitaries have walked before you, through both the King's and Queen's State Chambers including the Waterloo Chamber, St George's Hall and the Grand Reception Room, where you will see some of the famous artwork, paintings, tapestries and furniture from the Royal Collection. Guiding of large groups is not permitted which is why our only takes bookings for small intimate private groups. As an accredited Windsor Castle guide, Sarah is permitted to walk you through the State Apartments pointing out items of interest and answering any questions you may have. Photography is not permitted within the State Apartments.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
St. George's Chapel
Lastly we will visit the 15th century, St George’s Chapel, home to the famous Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in the world. Entrance to the Chapel is at no extra cost, it is included in the Windsor Castle entrance fee. We will walk past the George VI Chapel where Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest alongside her father, husband, mother and sister; King George VI, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret. Please note, as a working chapel, St George’s Chapel is NOT open on Sundays. Photography is not permitted within the Chapel. The tour will take three hours in total and will finish back at the starting point, the Henry VIII Gate.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees to Windsor Castle, adult tickets on the day cost £30 and should be bought in advance
- Photography is not permitted within the State Apartments and Chapel
Operated by Sarah Slater Hampton Court Palace Tour Guide @ The History Guides
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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