We cruised into the port of Southampton and wanted to visit Windsor Castle. Our travel agent set up a private transfer and guide with pre-reserved tickets. Christian met us at the terminal as expected. He was very personable, professional and an excellent driver. Our travel time was about an hour and a half during which we enjoyed some commentary on the area as well as some great conversations with Christian. We arrived to Windsor Castle at the appropriate time for our reservation and were pleased to be able to go right in as we saw a very long queue of people waiting. Our visit was two days before the coronation of King Charles III, so the area was buzzing with visitors. Christian met us again after our tour and brought us safely back to the terminal after a wonderful time. We would highly recommend asking for him by name if you decide to choose EC Minibus for transport services.
Shore Excursion Southampton Cruise Terminal to Windsor Castle
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $533 / person
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 3.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- DE, DE, RU, RU
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- EC Minibus
Description
Explore the Royal History at Windsor Castle in a private comfortable air-conditioned vehicle at your pace. with one of our local professional driver on this 5-hour private vehicle self-guided day trip shore excursion from Southampton Cruise terminal, visiting Windsor Castle with the return back to your ship in time for departure on this worry-free excursion.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 0–95)
- $533
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,003.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Southampton
The driver will meet you directly at the cruise terminal.
Windsor Castle
Discover the history at Windsor Castle on this 2 hours self-guided tour.
Southampton
Once you complete your visit to Windsor Castle, you will be brought back to your Cruise ship in Southampton.
What's included
Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Admission tickets and Audio guides for Windsor Castle.
Transport by Private vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
2 hours waiting time at Windsor Castle
Worry-free shore excursion guarantee
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up directly from the cruise terminal (Southampton hotels) and bring you back to the cruise terminal.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Southampton
- Starting price $533 is 25% above the typical $427 for tours of similar length in Southampton
Excurgo comparison of 295 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible but will transport foldable wheelchair.
- This service is available In 3 different types of vehicles, 1 to 3 adults traveling in a Sedan, 1 to 4 adults traveling in a Minivan, 1 to 8 adults traveling in a Van.
- This service is also available for pickups from Southampton hotels to Windsor Castle.
- Service includes 2 hours viewing time at Windsor, if you require additional waiting time can be requested on the day for an additional cost which will be provided on the voucher once the booking has been completed.
- Windsor Castle opens daily at 10 AM, Journey time from Southampton to Windsor is approximately 1 hour.
- Please note St George’s Chapel is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday but it is not part of the visit on Sundays, when it is only open for worship
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Shore Excursion Southampton Cruise Terminal to Windsor Castle lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $533 per person for this Southampton experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $1,003. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up directly from the cruise terminal (Southampton hotels) and bring you back to the cruise terminal. Pickup points include Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour, Ibis Budget Southampton Centre Hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, RU, RU, PT, PT, CMN, CMN, JA, JA, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible but will transport foldable wheelchair.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by EC Minibus.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Professional, courteous and informative private excursion to Windsor Castle
G
What a horrid company!!
This is the ONLY tour company that refused a refund during this global pandemic. I will be very sure to make sure everyone I know to never, ever use this company whenever they cruise to the UK. Even if they had to hold back a booking charge or give a credit for future years - that would be acceptable.
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Operator response
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, as the supplier I understand your frustration that you were not offered any alternative options to resolve this matter via your travel/booking agency as this service was not booked directly through us we are bound to follow the terms and conditions as stated on our products description which appears on your travel/booking agency website, as we do not process your payment or are provided with your payment details we are on able to process any refund from our side.
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