Windsor Castle Private Walking Tour with Accredited Expert Guide

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Windsor Castle Private Walking Tour with Accredited Expert Guide

2 Adults x $261.02

$522.04

Approx Total

$522.04

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guide: In-person: English

Entrance fees to Windsor Castle, adult tickets on the day cost £30 and should be bought in advance
Transport to and from Windsor
All food and drink is excluded, you will need to make your own lunch/dinner arrangements
All Fees and Taxes

Overview

Explore the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world on a two hour private guided tour of Windsor Castle. This royal residence, home to His Majesty King Charles III, boasts a thousand years of history, art, and architecture. Sarah, your knowledgeable guide, is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide who holds the prestigious Windsor & Eton endorsement as accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Sarah is authorised to guide you through the castle wards explaining the history, why and how it was built, and sharing fascinating stories of the monarchs who once resided within the walls. See the photographic Round Tower and views across to Eton College. Sarah will lead you into the State Rooms, including the Waterloo Chamber, Grand Reception Room, and St George’s Hall. *Although group guiding is not allowed inside the State Rooms, our guide is authorized to accompany you and converse to ensure you experience the best of the Royal Collection and to answer any questions you may have.

Meeting points

We shall meet you on Castle Hill in front of the Henry VIII gate. If you would prefer that we meet you off the train please let us know so that we can make arrangements to meet at the railway station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Windsor Castle

As a royal residence, Windsor Castle is one of the homes of His Majesty King Charles III, at nearly one thousand years old it has a rich wealth of history, art and architecture waiting to be explored. Your guide, will meet you on Castle Hill just outside the Henry VIII Gate. And will escort you into the castle entrance, through the ticket office and security. You will now be with the castle walls. Sarah will guide you through castle precincts. Firstly the Middle Ward where you will walk past the famous Round Tower. If the Royal Standard is flying from the top then we will know that the King is in residence. We will then pass through onto the the upper walkway where we will see spectacular views of the River Thames below us and Eton, including the famous Eton College where Princes William and Harry were educated.

30 minutes
Windsor Castle

After exploring the Castle Wards, our guide will accompany you into the State Apartments. First stop will be the famous Queen Mary’s Dolls House which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Our guide will then walk with you through the State Apartments, here you will walk where Kings Queens and State dignitaries have walked before you, through both the King's and Queen's State Chambers including the Waterloo Chamber, St George's Hall and the Grand Reception Room, where you will see some of the famous artwork, paintings, tapestries and furniture from the Royal Collection. Guiding of large groups is not permitted which is why our only takes bookings for small intimate private groups. As an accredited Windsor Castle guide, Sarah is permitted to walk you through the State Apartments pointing out items of interest and answering any questions you may have. Photography is not permitted within the State Apartments.

1 hour 30 minutes
St. George's Chapel

Lastly we will visit the 15th century, St George’s Chapel, home to the famous Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in the world. Entrance to the Chapel is at no extra cost, it is included in the Windsor Castle entrance fee. We will walk past the George VI Chapel where Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest alongside her father, husband, mother and sister; King George VI, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret. Please note, as a working chapel, St George’s Chapel is NOT open on Sundays. Photography is not permitted within the Chapel. The tour will take three hours in total and will finish back at the starting point, the Henry VIII Gate.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees to Windsor Castle, adult tickets on the day cost £30 and should be bought in advance
Photography is not permitted within the State Apartments and Chapel

Free Cancellation

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