Layover Royal Windsor Private Tour from London Heathrow Airport

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Don’t spend your layover time stuck inside the airport. Instead, discover Royal Windsor.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Castle’s dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history and its magnificent State Rooms and works of art reflect the tastes of successive kings and queens. HM The Queen and her family spend most of their private weekends at Windsor castle. The Queen is also officially in residence throughout April and June, when the annual Garter Service is held in St George’s Chapel.
This tour includes a visit to Eton College and Runny Mead birth place of freedom.

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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Hounslow, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Don’t spend your layover time stuck inside the airport. Instead, discover Royal Windsor.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Castle’s dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history and its magnificent State Rooms and works of art reflect the tastes of successive kings and queens. HM The Queen and her family spend most of their private weekends at Windsor castle. The Queen is also officially in residence throughout April and June, when the annual Garter Service is held in St George’s Chapel.
This tour includes a visit to Eton College and Runny Mead birth place of freedom.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England

Windsor Castle is an absolute must-see! Located in the beautiful town of Windsor, the Castle is Her Majesty the Queen’s Favourite royal residence. You will get the chance to see the spectacular Queen Mary’s miniature Dolls’ House and explore the plush State Rooms that will have you feeling like royalty throughout with its grand architecture and lavish styles.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Runnymede National Trust, Windsor Road, Egham TW20 0AG England

Magna Carta originated in 1215 as a peace treaty between King John and a group of rebellious barons
The original document was written in Latin on parchment made from animal skin

Also a chance to walk in the field of Magna Carta: Runnymede, the meadow where history was made

The name didn’t emerge until the document’s re-issue in 1217. It became known as ‘The Great Charter’ to differentiate it from the smaller ‘Charter of the Forest’ issued at the same time
the founding fathers of America turned to Magna Carta for inspiration and guidance when they drew up the US constitution, and so they celebrate the Runnymede parchment.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Eton College, Main entrance Brewhouse Yard, Eton, Windsor SL4 6DW England

Eton College is one of the most prestigious high schools in the world. … In addition to actors and royals, the school is also known for educating several future Prime Ministers, including David Cameron and incoming prime minister Boris Johnson.

Duration: 30 minutes



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