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London Windsor Castle Tour 5 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 3.3 out of 10

Below average

259 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Windsor Castle independently, see the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, and travel from London by air-conditioned vehicle.

About this tour

Trade London’s busy streets for the royal grandeur of Windsor Castle on this independent day trip. Ride from central London in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the castle at your own pace with an audio guide, subject to availability.

Step inside the State Apartments, see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and visit St George’s Chapel, where centuries of royal history come into view. The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. Round-trip transportation makes the journey straightforward, while the unescorted format lets you choose how to spend your time at the castle. The Signature option adds premium bus seating and a lunch pack; the Classic option includes castle entry.

Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, so closures can occur at short notice. St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays and closes at 4 pm on weekdays. Choose this London Windsor Castle Tour for a flexible visit to one of Britain’s best-known royal residences, then return to the city by coach.

Highlights

  • Explore Windsor Castle at your own pace with an audio guide
  • Admire the State Apartments and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
  • Visit St George’s Chapel and discover its royal history
  • Travel between central London and Windsor Castle by air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip transportation from central London to Windsor Castle
  • Entry to Windsor Castle State Apartments
  • Visit to St George’s Chapel
  • Audio guide at Windsor Castle, subject to availability

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Tour guide; this is an unescorted tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet at Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London
  • April–October: meet at 12:45; depart at 13:00; return around 5:30 pm
  • November–March: meet at 11:30; depart at 11:45; return around 5:00 pm
  • Show your e-ticket to gain entry
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  • Infants aged 0–2 travel free but must sit on an adult’s lap; purchase a child ticket for a separate seat; car seats are not provided
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Windsor Castle is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday and December 24–26; other short-notice closures may affect the castle or State Apartments
  • St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays and closes at 4 pm on weekdays
  • During winter, the visitor route includes five additional Semi-State Rooms
  • Signature option offers premium bus seating and a lunch pack; Classic option includes castle entry

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Is the tour guided?

No. The tour is unescorted, and you explore Windsor Castle independently with an audio guide, subject to availability.

Where does the tour depart from?

Meet at Bus Stop 1 on Bulleid Way, near Victoria, London.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants aged 0–2 can join free while sitting on an adult’s lap. A child ticket is required for a separate seat; car seats are not provided.

When is St George’s Chapel open?

The chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays and closes at 4 pm on weekdays.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.80 from 259 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 3.3.

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