Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London
Description
This relaxing tour offers you the opportunity to spend a full afternoon in picturesque Royal Windsor. Choose to explore the grandest State Apartments in all of England and the same rooms used by members of the Royal family, plus see where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in one of the most famous weddings of the modern era.
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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.
Visit St George's Chapel, where Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in a ceremony broadcast to millions around the world. Construction on this beautiful chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV, and today it is the resting place of 10 former monarchs including the infamous Henry VIII. WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accessibility: Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair
- WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2026
- We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
- Tour Finishes: approximately 6:30pm, London Victoria Train Station
- Windsor Castle multimedia guide is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
- Entry to Windsor Castle is only included if selecting the "including entry" option
- If selecting the "including entry" option the tour of Windsor Castle is self-guided using an audio guide
- St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays and for special services. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed
Reviews(244)
The tour itself was fine. At the end of the tour while I was boarding the bus to return to London I had a cup of coffee with me. I was shouted at by the bus driver that I could not take the coffee on the bus. I had no problem with this. I tried to ask the driver if there was a trash bin where I could throw out the coffee. He continued to shout at me, refusing to let me ask my question. I finally handed him the coffee for him to dispose of. It was humiliating to be shouted at in front of a bus full of people. I contacted the company with my complaint and did not receive a response or apology. The driver was incredibly rude and needs to learn manners and the appropriate way to speak to paying customers. I’m still waiting for an apology.
Unfortunately in all the chaos of planning my family's trip I booked this one a month prior to visiting the UK! I am feeling just sick about it but I have sucked it up & have had to rebook & pay again.dont even think I'm going to tell my family!
Great half-day trip! Windsor Castle was beautiful and well worth visiting. Everything was well organized, and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone visiting London!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day trip to Windsor Castle and found the experience well organised and smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
Smooth experience with friends and family. Convenient and easy to locate the meeting points. We love it.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you and your friends and family had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with us. It's great to know that the convenient meeting points and easy organisation helped make your day stress-free. We’re thrilled that you loved the tour and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans, and we hope to welcome you and your loved ones back on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
Our guide did not provide any information about what we were going to see during the long bus ride. All the guide did was repeatedly tell us what time to return to the bus. We returned at the appointed time and the bus wasn’t there….it arrived over ten minutes late. And when we were walking to Windsor Castle, the guide moved very quickly through the streets without checking to see if people were keeping up, and consequently lost several slower moving tourists. Perhaps she could wait at the exit of the castle and escort people to the bus at the end? Provide facts about the attractions during the bus ride? It seems like we just paid for a bus ride. And at the end of the trip the driver and guide solicited tips, which seemed unnecessary.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for guests to feel informed, comfortable and well supported throughout the day. Our guides aim to provide useful commentary, clear instructions and assistance throughout the tour, and we regret that you felt this was not the case during your visit. We have shared your comments regarding the communication, pacing and coach arrangements with our team for review. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve the experience we provide for our guests. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
The tour company was disappointing. They seemed unorganized, with several tours scheduled to different places at once. And the bus seats were dirty, we changed seats 3 times to try and get one that had the usb charging working and could not find one. The bus seats were so small that you had to almost seat in each other's lap. The tour guide did not say anything on the way to the castle to explain the areas we were driving through. The tour person with the bus did not fully explain everything that was occurring at the castle and was walking so fast that everyone had a hard time keeping up with her. It was very confusing from start to finish. This was our 6th tour of the week and tour company was the worst.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you bringing your concerns regarding the coach condition, seating, charging facilities, organisation and pace of the tour to our attention. We understand how important comfort, clear communication and a well-managed itinerary are to enjoying a day out. Your comments have been shared with the relevant teams so we can continue to review and improve our service. We are sorry that the experience fell short compared with the other tours you enjoyed during your trip, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
2 hour bus ride or a 2 1/2 hour tour. Take a train to Windsor and get yr own ticket. Cheaper and more flexible!
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Our tour is designed to provide convenient return coach travel, expert guided commentary and a seamless itinerary, allowing guests to enjoy Windsor without the need to arrange their own transport or tickets. We appreciate that independent travel may better suit some visitors, and we're grateful for your comments as they help us understand different preferences. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
It was a good trip but traffic was heavy. Certainly not the companies fault however it then meant we felt a bit rushed when there to get back on time.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the trip overall. We appreciate your understanding regarding the heavy traffic, which is unfortunately beyond our control, and we're sorry if it made parts of the day feel a little rushed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour under smoother travel conditions. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
We had a nice trip,Windsor is a beautiful place to visit.The company were on time and very helpful. We had a glance about English monarchy.
Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased you enjoyed your visit to Windsor and that our team helped make your trip smooth and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Lots of walking so fitness level needed The tour is audio based no guide But easy enough to navigate
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the tour easy to navigate and appreciate your comments regarding the amount of walking involved. Our tours do include visits to historic sites where walking and exploring on foot are an important part of the experience, and we recommend guests consider the level of activity when choosing their tour. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans experience in the future. Kind Regards, Evan Evans Team
