Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London
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Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Get a rare glimpse inside the King of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading to the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe and ancestral home of the monarchy at Windsor. • Enjoy a rare glimpse of the inside of Buckingham Palace • See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room • Discover Windsor Castle, almost 1000 years ancestral home of the British monarchy
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Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King, and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today. Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. Visitors to the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel. The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Castle with a free multimedia tour. From October to March, visitors can also walk through the sumptuous Semi-State Apartments, which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century.
At St George's Chapel, you will have the opportunity to visit the site where Prince Harry married Ms Meghan Markle in 2018 to millions of viewers around the world. The chapel is also the final resting place of departed kings and queens from England's illustrious history, including Henry VIII and Charles I. If His Majesty is in Windsor during your visit, you may even be fortunate enough to see the Royal Standard flying on the flagpole of the Round Tower.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2025
- Tour Starts: 9:15 am, in front of Kings Gallery entrance/Tour Finishes: approximately 6:30 pm, London Victoria Train Station
- For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
- St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed
- To enter Buckingham Palace there will be an airport style security check and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not permitted
- Windsor Castle part of the tour departs from Evan Evans office at 13:00. (please arrive not later than 12:45 to check in)
- Transfer between Buckingham Palace and Evan Evans tours office is not provided (it is a 10-15 min walk)
- Mobility Access at Buckingham Palace: Unfortunately we are unable to make bookings for guests wishing wheelchair or step free access. Visits to Buckingham Palace need to be made directly with Buckingham Palace
Reviews(96)
Very organized. Instruction is always clear 👍 The tour helped us on transportation well.
Dear Culture09156053056, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the tour well-organized and that the instructions and guidance helped make your experience smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your comments and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future. Regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Its NOT guided in any manner, The staff meeting you at Buckingham was late and gave only a map and wrong time for you to walk about 30 to thier off to go to Windsor Castle. Buckingham is less than an hour and the Castle is 2.5 hours. The balance is a complete waste of your time..
Dear James_H, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize that your visit to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the guidance provided and the scheduling of the tour. Your comments are very important to us, and we will review the matter carefully to improve the coordination and ensure clearer communication in the future. We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback as it helps us enhance our service. Should you wish to discuss this further or seek assistance, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours. Kind regards, The Evan Evans Tours Team
Lots of waiting. Was told wrong time between stops. Says USB charging on bus. Didn't work. Way to long between palace and castle plus walk from palace to next meeting spot long walk. Said meet at 9am. Ticket guy showed up 920.
Dear Joseph_L, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your tour, including the waiting times, incorrect information about timing between stops, and the USB charging issue on the bus. We understand how these factors can impact the overall enjoyment of the day, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Regarding the delays and walking distances, we strive to balance the itinerary to provide the best experience possible, but we recognize there is always room for improvement. Your comments will be shared with our operations team to help us enhance future tours and communication. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
I was in awe with what I experienced at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The history and opulence and size of the grounds - just blew me away! Word of warning- if you’re going to do both tours - don’t do them on the same day! We walked over 4 miles when we weren’t riding. Also- be aware - you have to walk from Buckingham Palace to Evan-Evan’s office to catch the tour bus.
Dear Katherine_F, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that the history and grandeur of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle left such a strong impression on you. We appreciate your helpful advice regarding the amount of walking involved when visiting both sites in one day, as well as the note about the walk from Buckingham Palace to our office. Your insights will be valuable to future guests planning their tours. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable journey. Best regards, Evan Evans Tours
This tour was fine, but I think we could have just bought tickets and brought ourselves and had the same experience. The leader didn’t seem to have much experience, everything ran late, and there wasn’t much communication
Dear Sarah P, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the communication and timing during the tour. We take your comments seriously and will review them with our team to improve our guides’ training and ensure smoother coordination in the future. We appreciate you choosing Evan Evans Tours and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more seamless experience next time. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Tours Team
The palace is breathtaking in its gilt and architecture and I enjoyed seeing it. I did not walk another mile to find the bus to Windsor Castle, however. That morning chose to rain heavily and I was already drenched so I chose to return to my room. This is not so much an "escorted tour" as an entry ticket to get the headset and walk through the rooms. Directions to the meetup spot were slim to none. In the pouring rain all participants were a bit frustrated to be moved out from under the only roof in the vicinity because of fire code. Understand fire code but still was frustrating. Again, the palace is gorgeous.
Dear Karlollar, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the beauty and grandeur of Windsor Castle — it truly is a breathtaking place. We’re sorry to learn that the weather and some logistical challenges affected your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to navigate in the rain, especially when directions and meeting points are unclear. Your feedback about the meetup instructions and shelter limitations due to fire regulations is valuable, and we will share it with our operations team to improve future guest experiences. We hope despite these difficulties, you were still able to enjoy the highlights of the tour and that you might consider joining us again for a smoother and more comfortable experience. Thank you again for your honest comments. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Tours Team
It is a good experience to visit the two palaces on the same day, as time is used. You have to walk a considerable distance (approximately 1.5 km) to the office of the operator Evan Evans, when leaving Buckingham Palace to take the tour bus to Windsor
Dear Carlos_C, ¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia de visitar dos palacios en un solo día y aprovechar el tiempo al máximo. Agradecemos tu observación sobre la distancia a la oficina de Evan Evans después de Buckingham; tomamos en cuenta todos los detalles para mejorar la experiencia de nuestros clientes. Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con Evan Evans. Un cordial saludo, El equipo de Evan Evans Tours
While it was neat to see both historical sites, and it was nice to have all the tickets and reservations done for us, along with the transportation by bus, I don't think I would book through this group again in the future. The guides never introduced themselves and they only were there to get us into the sites. They didn't share any historical information at all before our visits. When we were done with Buckingham and ready to go to Windsor, we were required to walk about 10 minutes to a sketchy part of town to check in for the bus ride. The receptionist seemed very busy and quickly checked us in and handed us wrist bands and told us to wait outside. The interaction was quick and to the point, without much personable chatter. The drive to and from Windsor was a bit nerve-racking with how the bus and other vehicles narrowly missed each other on the roads. I understand very well now why locals tell tourists NOT to rent a car here. You're mainly paying for the convenience of tickets, reservations, quick access, and transportation. We also didn't have much time to explore Windsor by the time we arrived, only a little over two hours. Someone like me needs more time to explore all the magnificent areas of this castle. In my opinion, the cost didn't match the service. But seeing these places was amazing. I highly recommend you visit both Buckingham and Windsor, but make sure you do them on separate days and devote most of your day to Windsor if you enjoy exploring all the rooms and artwork.
Dear Matt_W, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed visiting Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, two truly magnificent historic sites. We are sorry to learn that aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the guide’s interaction and the check-in process, and we will certainly review these points with our team to improve the overall guest experience. Regarding the transportation, safety is always our top priority, and we work closely with our drivers to ensure a smooth and secure journey, even in challenging traffic conditions. We understand that Windsor deserves ample time for exploration, and we recommend planning a dedicated visit if you wish to fully experience the castle’s many treasures. Thank you again for your valuable insights. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more memorable and personalized experience in the future. Best regards, The Evan Evans Tours Team
Our afternoon escort made sure that we were safe; he gave us landmarks along the climb to Windsor Castle to look out for in case we got lost. He explained what to expect at the castle. He gave us tips on what to look out for. He very wisely advised us to start with the St. George’s Chapel since it closed first thus ensuring that we didn’t miss the experience. Kudos! Would do it again.
Dear kunguk2023, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your afternoon escort provided attentive guidance and helpful tips during your visit to Windsor Castle. It’s wonderful that his advice on starting with St. George’s Chapel enhanced your experience and ensured you didn’t miss any highlights. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
Being able to see the inside Buckingham Palace State rooms was a gorgeous experience. Wow!!! Breathtaking inside the Palace ; centuries of art collections and history to view. Windsor Castke estate room tour was also an incredible experience.
Dear Mzwild2002, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Buckingham Palace State Rooms and found the experience both breathtaking and memorable. The rich history and remarkable art collections within the palace truly make it a special destination. We are also pleased that you appreciated the tour of the Windsor Castle estate rooms, which offer a fascinating insight into centuries of royal heritage. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, The Evan Evans Team
