Windsor Castle Tour from London with Optional Lunch or London Eye
Description
Follow the footsteps of British royalty with a tour of Windsor Castle, just over an hour’s drive from London. Your half-day trip gives you an inside look at the many areas of Windsor Castle which was the main residence of Late Queen Elizabeth II from 2011 to 2022. The visit includes St George’s Chapel and the sumptuous State Apartments. Finish back in London with a quintessential English lunch at a centrally located pub or a ride aboard the London Eye Ferris wheel (if upgrade option selected).
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Itinerary
Home to around 150 people and was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II before her passing in 2022.
Traditional Pub Lunch (Option): Enjoy classic Fish & Chips or a vegetarian meal if this option is selected.
London Eye (Option): Enjoy breathtaking views of London from the Europe’s tallest observation wheel if this option is selected.
Buckingham Palace (Option): If this option is selected, step inside the magnificent State Rooms, marvel at the royal art collection, and soak up the grand architecture and historic elegance of Britain’s iconic palace. Open to the public summer months only (mid-July to end of September)
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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
- If the State Apartments are closed, you can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls' House and explore the Precincts and other highlights of Windsor Castle instead.
- Lunch option - Travellers can choose Fish and Chips or a vegetarian meal. Drinks are available at an extra cost. The pub is a 5–7 minute walk from the drop-off point (by Victoria station)
- Buckingham Palace option - Audio guide provided at the palace for a self-guided experience.
- London Eye option - Travellers are dropped off at the Eye at the end of the tour for a 30-minute ride. Please note there may be a wait during busy periods.
Reviews(204)
The tour was excellent, and the tour guide was one of the best we have ever had in decades of travel. The only problem was that we paid for the the tour that included lunch at a pub back in London, and they didn't drive us to the pub, although it was on a major road. Instead, we had to walk the pub. Normally that wouldn't be such a great imposition, but I am 78, and we had walked all morning in Windsor.
Our guide James was amazing. Very interesting and kept us laughing.
We enjoyed our day with James and Haydar! So friendly and knowledgeable about all the cities and stops.
James was great! Thank you so much! 5/5
The trip was well organized, consistently on time with each stop, with a warm and friendly tour guide and driver throughout the day. Both displayed an “ all questions are welcome” attitude!!! I loved all the tidbits of history Tom shared throughout the trip- the information made each stop more meaningful and fun. I also really enjoyed getting out of London for the day and seeing some landscape and English villages and hamlets - thanks to Tom I also now know the difference between a hamlet and a village! No need to search further my traveling friends- this is the tour for you for relaxation, excellent historical information and a truly enjoyable day Thank you both Tom and Christian!
James was a super guide. He made the trip fun! Thanks to Christian for his outstanding driving.
Our tour guide, zozo was very knowledgeable and engaging. He spent much time telling us lots of background information about Stone Hendge and Windsor castle during the bus trip. He was well organized, communicated clearly and humorous!! The bus driver Ibrahim was a careful and friendly driver. I’ve visited Europe 5 times and this was the best tour
James was our guide and Florian was our driver. Both were awesome! We first went to Windsor castle but it’s closed on Tuesdays so we didn’t get in . Lovely town and we got to see everyone dressed up in their best with hats on! Very cool. Then we went to Lacock which was also a nice place and had lunch there at the oldest pub. Florian was so kind and walked me to the pub so I would t get lost looking for it since I didn’t want to go with the rest of the tour. The best and absolute most wonderful part was going to Bath. So very lovely! Please keep in mind that this is a lot of walking so probably not the best for people with mobility issues although they did a great job accommodating everyone. Really great tour and wonderful tour guides
We did a tour with James and Floren and had an awesome experience! James was funny and very informative. Great tour to check out a lot of UK highlights. I recommend taking a tour with them!
The tour went so smoothly. Tour Director Andrew was very knowledgeable and engaging. He told many amusing and unusual facts about the places we passed by. He gave us pointers on what was important to see and as well as the schedule of the changing of the guards.
