Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London
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Enjoy three of England's most delightful destinations in just one day! Make sure you are in Victoria: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR for 7:30am as your coach will be leaving at 8:00am sharp! Highlights of the day: • See what’s inside the King’s favourite weekend residence • Marvel at the stunning interiors of Windsor Castle • Get up close with the mystery of Stonehenge • Wander through the cobbled streets of Oxford
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This wonderful day trip will take you to two of the UK’s most iconic attractions and one of the world’s most famous – and charming – cities. Make sure you are at the meeting point for 7:30am as your coach will be leaving at 8am sharp!
You will get to the first stop of the day, Windsor Castle, for about 9:30am. This 900 year-old castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. With its sweeping landscaped gardens and imposing turret, It’s easy to see why Windsor Castle is loved by King Charles II.
At Windsor Castle, enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit the beautifully gothic St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII and Elizabeth II. The coach will leave Windsor Castle at about 11:30am to move onto the next part of your adventure.
From a 900 year-old castle to a 5,000 year-old monument – you’ll be taking a step even further back in time when visiting Stonehenge, to which you will get to for about 1:15pm. The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.
For your last stop of the day – see the beautiful town of Oxford, known for being home to the English-speaking world’s oldest university. On this walking tour of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s famous students (such as C.S.Lewis and Bill Clinton) as you stroll through the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town.
Take in the famous ‘city of dreaming spires’ and see the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You’ll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this charming place. Your coach will leave Oxford at about 5:45pm. The estimated arrival time back in London is around 7pm.
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Important Information
- 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
- You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.
- Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday, we will offer a walking tour instead on those days.
- Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and planned closures/disruptions may be subject to change. Please view the Schedule tab above for full information on closures.
- During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used
- When the State Apartments are closed the Precincts, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Drawings Gallery will continue to be open.
- St. George’s Chapel is usually closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
- Windsor Castle closures: 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
- Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change
- Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. You will have access to Stonehenge, where you can admire the famous landmark.
- Signature Plus Tour Option: Soak up the amazing vistas on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. Once at each location, you can enter Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
Reviews(1,737)
For those who want to see as much as possible in one day it's perfect. Great guide. Buses could be better
John and Oliver were great very communicative and helpful, they even had rain ponchos to save the day in Oxford. Glad we spent the day traveling along. Only thing is we wish we had just a little more time at each location
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that John and Oliver made your day enjoyable and were so helpful—even coming prepared with rain ponchos! We appreciate your feedback about the time at each location and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Oliver was a fantastic tour guide, and we had an amazing time with them. I highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in exploring these places. We couldn’t have done this on our own for this price. The tour guide was hilarious and incredibly kind, and the entry process was incredibly easy. The driver John was also great, driving very safely at a perfect pace.
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Oliver made the tour so enjoyable with his humour and kindness, and that John provided a safe and comfortable journey. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Very good tour! John and Oliver were great and we had an amazing time with them. Great value!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing time with John and Oliver and felt the tour offered great value. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We hope to see you again soon!
Because you make 3 stops on this tour, the time is short at each one. It was a great way to get a peek at 3 locations but if you want to linger or go at a slower pace I’d recommend doing less sites. The preordered lunch was terrible so definitely don’t do that. Our guide was very smart but tried to make jokes that really weren’t funny, and rambled a lot. He was very personable. The driver was very skilled.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed getting a glimpse of three iconic locations and appreciated the driver’s skill and our guide’s knowledge and personable approach. We’re sorry the preordered lunch didn’t meet your expectations, and we’ll certainly share your comments with the team as we continue working to improve the experience.
Great day trip! We were only visiting London for a few days and this was an excellent way to see some very special sites outside the city. Thanks to Kelvin and Ashley for the informative guide info and safe transport.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day trip and found it a great way to experience some of England’s special sites outside London. We will be sure to share your kind words with Kelvin and Ashley. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
I think the time was not well distributed, too much time at Stonehenge and very little at Windsor Castle; we barely managed to see anything and it was at full speed. The guide was very kind and knowledgeable but very stressed and made us rush a lot. We need to leave earlier and dedicate more time to the castle. Less time at Stonehenge is not worth it as much
Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que encontró a nuestro guía amable y con amplios conocimientos. Lamentamos que sintiera que el tiempo en Windsor fue demasiado limitado y agradecemos sus comentarios sobre la distribución del tiempo. Los tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando la experiencia de nuestros clientes.
Quick visit to get an idea of everything. Pedro's explanations alternating between English and Spanish were very good. Our driver Zao was also very good.
Muchas gracias por su amable reseña. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la visita y de las explicaciones de Pedro, así como del servicio de nuestro conductor Zao. Esperamos volver a recibirle pronto.
Pedrito and Zao, recommended more than excellent.
Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña y recomendación. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la experiencia con Pedrito y Zao. Esperamos volver a recibirle pronto.
We had a lovely experience of this tour. Memorable for our whole family. It was one of the most well planned tour. Absolutely systematic and comfortable. Kelvin had been an amazing guide throughout, very punctual and knowledgeable. He explained the history so well! Highly recommend him. Ashley, made us feel absolutely comfortable throughout the tour. He was punctual and very well trained with his driving skills. Never felt dizzy even for a second.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear your family had such a memorable and comfortable experience with us. It is fantastic to know that Kelvin and Ashley made your day so enjoyable with their knowledge, professionalism and excellent service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
