The 8 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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