Why choose this London tour ?
Windsor is majestic and historic. Admission included ! Escorted by your well-informed private guide. Executive vehicle. LHR pick-up/drop-off included.
See the ancient meeting place in the meadow, Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215 by King John. See Old Windsor where the Anglo-Saxon kings once held court and the famous Long Walk. See Eton and the famous college.
We will then drive and walk through the quaint village of Windsor. Inside the Castle you will see where successive monarchs have marked their presence in the landscape, memorials and in the varied architecture. Enter the State Apartments and behold paintings, sculptures and tapestries from the Royal Collection. Step inside the majestic St. George’s royal chapel brought to life by your knowledgable guide. See the will see the final resting place of several monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
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What makes Windsor & the Castle Private Tour a unique experience ?
After a 1 hour drive from central London,
we will arrive in Runnymede. We will drive through this ancient meeting place in the meadow by the river Thames. This is where modern democracy sprung from Magna Carta in 1215.
We will drive through Old Windsor where the 9 th century Anglo-Saxon kings once held court in their palace here.
We will drive by Windsor Great Park and Home Park.
We will see the processional route taken by the British Royal family into Windsor Castle and to Royal Ascot.
We will drive through the village of Windsor to the castle.
Here you will have 30 minutes to walk around or have a pub lunch.
After clearing security we will enter the outer precincts of Windsor Castle. Here we can see the Round Tower and moat gardens and take some photographs.
If scheduled, we can see the Guard Mount.
We can then enter St George’s royal chapel which is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture. Inside we can also see the final resting place of several monarchs. This will include King Henry VIII, as well as Queen Elizabeth II, her parents, grandparents and great grandparents.
From here we will walk into the State Apartments. Inside we will see many artefacts and art from the Royal Collection.
We can walk through, or drive by, Eton from Windsor. Here we can view the outside of Eton College for boys. You could also have pub lunch in Eton.
From here it is about an hour back to London.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Windsor & the Castle Private Tour
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Pickup included
- Shore excursion can start or finish at Southampton cruise ship terminal.
- Free same-day LHR pick-up and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by EnglandPrivateTours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Upon arrival at Windsor i will park the vehicle then enter the line to redeem our entry tickets which are included in the price of the tour.
On busy days this can take up to 30 minutes so you can explore the village and have a refreshment whilst i’m making our entry as seamless as possible given the tight security, summer crowds and lack of fast track entry.
