Guided Tours

From London: Windsor Castle Guided Tour with Afternoon Tea

Explore Windsor Castle's grandeur, State Apartments, and St. George's Chapel with an audio guide, then indulge in a charming royal afternoon tea.

Highlights

Go on a royal adventure with a guided journey and round-trip transfers from London to Windsor Castle, and sip on some afternoon tea at the Castle Hotel.
Delve into Windsor Castle with a multilingual audio guide, revealing the stories and treasures within the State and Semi-State Apartments.
See St. George's Chapel, the final resting place of monarchs like Henry VIII, and admire the exquisite stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes.
Top off your tour with a delightful royal afternoon tea featuring savories, scones, delicious teas, and sweet treats fit for royalty.
Fun fact: With around 1,000 rooms and over 300 fireplaces, Windsor Castle boasts the title of the biggest inhabited castle globally.

Inclusions

Entry tickets to Windsor Castle
Royal afternoon tea at The Castle Hotel (menu here)
Blue Badge guide for the duration of the tour
Round-trip transfers from London in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Multimedia audio guide in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian

Exclusions

Guided tour of Windsor Castle

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Step into royal quarters

Your adventure begins in London, where you'll board a coach for a scenic journey to Windsor Castle. A guide will share fascinating insights throughout the trip, setting the stage for your royal experience. Upon arrival, dive into the castle's rich history with a self-guided tour. Explore the State Apartments at your own pace, using the multilingual audio guide to unlock the stories behind the grandeur. Be sure to see the opulent furnishings, exquisite artwork by renowned artists like Holbein and Van Dyck, and the Grand Staircase. The castle's wardens are stationed throughout, ready to answer any questions, adding another layer of depth to your exploration.

End with a relaxing royal tradition

Stroll through St. George's Chapel, a magnificent example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture and the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter. After your exploration, indulge in a quintessentially British tradition. the afternoon tea at The Castle Hotel. Savor a delightful selection of savories, including smoked salmon and coronation chicken alongside freshly baked scones with clotted cream and a variety of loose-leaf teas like English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Darjeeling. Top it all off with a selection of decadent sweet treats like lemon meringue tartlets, chocolate mousse drops, and lavender macarons Following your delightful afternoon tea, relax and unwind on the return journey back to London, brimming with memories of your royal adventure.

Itinerary

12pm: Departure to Windsor from London
1:15pm to 1:30pm: Entry to Windsor Castle
1:30pm to 3pm: Windsor Castle self-guided tour
3:15pm to 4:45pm: Royal Afternoon Tea at The Castle Hotel
4:45pm: Departure for London
6pm: Drop-off at London

Know before you go

What to bring

Make sure to wear comfortable footwear as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.

What's not allowed

Photography is not permitted inside the building.
Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility issues and gluten intolerance are restricted from participating in this experience.
The Castle's Admission Centre provides an audio-descriptive tour for blind or partially-sighted visitors.

Additional information

The Semi-State Rooms are included in the visitor route during the winter months. Standard admission charges will apply. The Semi-State Rooms are not open on days when the State Apartments are closed.
Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
As a functioning royal palace, Windsor Castle is subject to closures that could impact your itinerary.
St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.