The 14 Castle Tours in Windsor a Short Trip Can Fit

1.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,032 reviews · 1 day · from $43Our pick

Visit Windsor Castle at your own pace with admission to the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, and the castle grounds. A free multimedia guide is available in nine languages, and most visits take 2.5 to 3 hours. Plan ahead for the steep hill, long walking route, security checks, and no indoor photography.

“A unique experience. It’s beautiful. You don’t need to visit with a guide. The audio guide is very good. Entry was easy and there wasn’t much waiting. I recommend it 100%.”

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2.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

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

Explore Windsor Castle at your own pace with an included multimedia guide. See the State Apartments, royal art and furniture, St George’s Chapel, and, from September to March, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Semi-State Apartments. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours, wear good shoes, and arrive after midday to avoid the busiest entry period.

“Fabulous tour! Spectacular collections of the British monarchy from several centuries! The tour is educational, and a treat for the eye. A must do when visiting London! Plan ahead as the Windsor Castle is about an hour from London- give yourself time to explore the town! Its very charming.”

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3.Half-Day Trip to Windsor with Castle Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 840 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $120

Ride from Earl’s Court to Windsor in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, hear castle stories from guides such as Nick, Ava, or Richard, then explore Windsor Castle at your own pace. You’ll see the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, and castle grounds, with limited time for Windsor town.

“I loved the chapel. I would have liked another hour so as not to feel rushed and to have time to shop a little bit.”

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4.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 Anna. Your castle ticket is arranged in advance, then you explore independently with an audio guide. Allow for walking, security lines, and a return to London around 2:30 pm.

“Do not be late! The tour guide was very professional and explained our entrance process. The castle was lovely.”

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5.Summer Special: Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle Tour

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

Start at 7:45 am from Victoria Coach Station and travel by air-conditioned coach to Windsor Castle. Explore the castle, State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel independently, then return to London for Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms and its annual special exhibit. A guide handles transport and commentary, while palace staff and audio guides support your indoor visits.

“Allen was a great tour guide! We had a wonderful tour!! We enjoyed seeing both castles and walking the grounds.”

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6.Windsor Castle Tour from London with Transportation & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 222 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Travel from central London to Windsor Castle with round-trip coach transport, prebooked entry, and an audio guide. You’ll have about two hours to see the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and St George’s Chapel at your own pace. Drivers such as Armando, Andrew, Antonio, and Elvis have been praised for helpful commentary, but the schedule can feel tight.

“While the bus ride was long, our driver, Elvis, was extremely entertaining. He even gave us a bonus tour for being prompt! Walking around the Windsor castle was likewise amazing!”

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7.Windsor Castle Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 178 reviews · from $92

Travel by air-conditioned bus from central London to Windsor Castle, then explore independently for about two hours with an audio guide. See the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and St. George’s Chapel. The driver speaks English, while audio guides are available in several languages. Hotel pickup is not included.

“The bus driver though smiling had an English accent issue making it very difficult to comprehend! But a very caring and thoughtful one. The time given to cover windsor castle was very less. It should be 4 hrs atleast. If you enjoy history and the sorroundings of such castles better to travel on own”

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8.Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $168

Spend 10 hours visiting Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with Evan Evans Tours. You’ll see the Palace State Rooms, explore Windsor Castle at your own pace with a multimedia guide, and travel by coach between sites. Guides such as Omar, Maria, Leslie, and Sheila have been praised for useful history and friendly help, but the walk between meeting points requires planning.

“Perfect tour to comfortably see both palaces. Self guided, you can go at your own pace. There is more than enough time at each palace to see everything.”

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9.Windsor Castle & Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $120

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Tudor-era Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, the King’s weekend home. A live English guide such as Dolly, Tish, or Morton sets the scene, then you explore independently. See Henry VIII’s rooms, the palace gardens, St George’s Chapel, and Queen Mary’s tiny but lavish dolls’ house.

“The trip was well worth it, both Hampton Court and Windsor were amazing and it was much easier to take the tour than to try and navigate to both separately. The bus was great overall however the toilet wasn’t great. There was no paper, flush or light, however the drives are not too long in between destinations. The snack pack was very welcome, I haven’t had it on other tours. It had a roll, water, apple and flap jack in it. The guide was very knowledgeable but I would’ve preferred to move a bit quicker through things. It would be better to have more time at Hampton Court and a…”

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10.Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London

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

Spend the morning inside Buckingham Palace, then walk to the Evan Evans office for a coach to Windsor Castle. You explore both sites mostly on your own, using audio and multimedia guides. Guides such as Ruth, Deborah, Ursula, and Godfrey may add commentary, but the level of guidance can vary. Bring lunch, good shoes, and patience for a long day.

“After my life time of enjoying the entertainment the Royals share with the world. I can say I have been to Buckingham Palace.”

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11.Transfer to Southampton with Windsor Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $181

Combine your London to Southampton transfer with entry to Windsor Castle. A tour manager collects you from selected Zone 1 or Heathrow hotels, gives you time to see the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, then takes you to the cruise terminal. Allow six hours, wear good shoes, and check the strict luggage limits.

“Great guide and transport. Thought we would get more direction or a tour at castle. Took us right past lines to get in which was awesome. Then on our own. Still it was a good way to fit in more sightseeing while getting transport to dock on time”

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12.Private Half-Day Tour of Windsor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Travel from your London hotel to Windsor Castle in a private Mercedes with a driver-guide such as Mark or Gareth. Allow about four and a half hours, including roughly three hours at the castle. You’ll see the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, royal tombs, coats of arms, and ceremonial guards. Castle admission and the £200 Blue Badge Guide fee are extra.

“This was an absolutely fantastic tour. Mark is an amazing driver and guide. He is very knowledgeable. He was great with my 17y.o. and 15y.o. He answered all of our questions and really brought the castle to life. I would highly recommend this tour. We look forward to visiting England again and having Mark as our guide on future adventures.”

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13.Windsor Castle – Private Transfer – Pickup & Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Travel from London to Windsor Castle in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Driver Armin provides careful communication, bottled water, Wi-Fi, tea or coffee, and flexible help along the way. Castle admission is separate, so this is a transfer service rather than a guided castle tour.

“This trip is a wonderful experience. Armin try his best to make us comfortable and enjoyable. He also drive us to Harrods for shopping and dinner after Windsor trip. Highly recommend!!”

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14.Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from London in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Barry Tours UK guide Barry. Spend about three hours at Windsor Castle, stroll Windsor and the Thames, visit Runnymede’s Magna Carta and JFK memorials, then finish at Kensington Palace. Castle and palace admission fees are extra.

“Barry made our trip out to Windsor castle fun & informative. He was prompt, kind and professional. Even on the drive to/from Windsor he told us about everything of note we were passing along the way. Also, he kept or two young adult boys engaged & laughing…We highly recommend Barry!”

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