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London Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour 8 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 3.5 out of 10

Below average

238 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 8 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace on a guided coach day trip, with time to discover the royal residences and summer art exhibition.

About this tour

Spend a day among royal landmarks on this London Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle tour. Travel by air-conditioned coach to Windsor Castle, where you can explore centuries of royal history, then continue to Buckingham Palace for a visit to its State Rooms during the summer opening. At the palace, take your time admiring the paintings, porcelain and furniture, with an audio guide available. The guide does not accompany guests inside either royal residence, so you can explore independently; palace guides are available at Buckingham Palace. During the summer, the State Rooms also host The King’s Tour Artists, an exhibition featuring more than 70 works from His Majesty The King’s personal collection. The artworks reflect royal tours across 95 countries and include pieces by 42 artists. An expert local guide and comfortable coach travel connect the two visits, while the tour concludes at Buckingham Palace, leaving you free to explore at your own pace. Book this London Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle tour for a full day of royal history and art.

Highlights

  • Explore Windsor Castle and its centuries of royal history
  • Admire the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace during the summer opening
  • See more than 70 artworks from The King’s personal collection in the summer exhibition
  • Travel between royal landmarks by air-conditioned coach

What's included

Included

  • Entry to Windsor Castle
  • Air-conditioned coach transportation
  • Expert local guide
  • Entry to Buckingham Palace and the State Rooms during the summer opening

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks unless specified

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Important information

  • Tour departs at 7:45 am; boarding starts at 7:30 am
  • Meeting point is a 7-minute walk from Victoria Underground Station
  • The guide does not accompany guests inside Windsor Castle’s State Apartments or Buckingham Palace
  • The tour ends at Buckingham Palace, where guests can explore independently; palace guides are available on-site
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  • An audio guide is available at Buckingham Palace
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; strollers are permitted
  • Wheelchair-accessible transportation and venues
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 510 minutes, or 8 hours and 30 minutes.

What time does the tour depart?

The tour departs at 7:45 am, with boarding starting at 7:30 am.

Does the guide accompany guests inside the palaces?

No. The guide does not accompany guests inside Windsor Castle’s State Apartments or Buckingham Palace. Palace guides are available at Buckingham Palace.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.95 from 238 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.5.

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