DAY TOURS TO WINDSOR CASTLE FROM LONDON ULTIMATE GUIDE
London may have Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh its castle, but once you spend a few hours strolling around Windsor, you’ll see what British royal life is truly all about. Although Buckingham Palace was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, she spent more time in Windsor Castle than any of her other residences.
There are many excellent transportation connections running between London and Windsor, but many visitors to London end up buying a ticket from a tour company so they can get to Windsor and back within a short timeframe.
For some tours, a company representative can meet you at a London train station and help make the whole process of getting in and out of London easy and stress-free. There are also tours available which include guided tours of Windsor Castle or Windsor itself, and even some include a free lunch package as well.
If you’re unsure as to what type of tour package you want to get when booking a day tour from London to Windsor, here are some options to keep in mind:
From London to Windsor with Evan Evans Tours
If you’re hoping to combine your tour to Windsor from London with other places in England, then Evan Evans is the way to go. The company offers many combination tour packages so you can easily customize your tour to hit all of the places you want to see within a day.
However, while some of their tours include Windsor Castle, other tours only visit Windsor the city and avoid the castle altogether, so you may want to spend some time thinking it over before you make a final decision.
If you want to see Windsor Castle, there are some combo full-day tours available. The Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford tour costs £125 and includes all entry tickets (except for the inner circle at Stonehenge). Alternatively, the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath tour is priced at £125, including entry to both Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, or £155 if you also want to visit the Roman Baths in Bath.
If you want to see Hampton Court Palace as well as Windsor, you'll need to book a private chauffeured tour, with prices varying based on the number of people (up to a maximum of six).
For a tour centered on the British Royal Family, the Royal London & Windsor is a great option. This full-day tour includes a drive through London to see landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben, along with the Changing of the Guard ceremony. In the afternoon, it features a visit to Windsor Castle, where visitors can explore the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel. Prices start from £109 per adult and £99 per child (ages 3 to 16).
From London to Windsor with Golden Tours
Golden Tours offer several different tours between London and Windsor, some of which include visits to Bath, Stonehenge, and many more. The company has both pick-up and drop-off services from various hotels in central London, which is ideal if you want to do a tour early in the morning or if you’re travelling with children (note that transfers to those points are not included in the price).
Their Simply Windsor Castle Afternoon Tour is a great option if you want to get up close and personal with Windsor Castle, as customers are granted entry into the Windsor Castle State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel.
Tickets for this tour cost:
- £75.05 for adults
- £70.30 for children (between the ages of three and 16)
- £72.20 for seniors/students
- £285.95 for families (consisting of two adults and two children)
However, if you want to see both Windsor and Windsor Castle, Golden Tours also have a great Day Trip to Windsor by Rail tour which includes entry into the Windsor Castle. The package includes a ticket for Windsor’s hop-on hop-off bus, however, there are no discounted tickets for seniors, students or families.
For this tour, all customers must meet with a company representative at both Paddington Station in London as well as at the Windsor and Eton train station, and they will guide you to the correct train platform for a specific time to catch your train. Tickets for this tour cost £60 for adults and £38 for children.
From London to Windsor with Premium Tours
For those seeking to explore Windsor along with other fascinating attractions, Premium Tours offers several enticing options.
The Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, Bath, and 14th Century Pub Lunch tour is a full-day experience featuring visits to iconic landmarks and lunch in the charming Village of Lacock, a filming location for the Harry Potter movies. This comprehensive tour starts at £169 and includes entrance to Windsor Castle.
For a more focused royal experience, consider the Windsor Castle & Buckingham Palace tour, which offers access to both historic sites for £127. This tour is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in British royal history.
If time is limited, the Windsor Castle Morning Tour is an excellent option. It includes entry to Windsor Castle, St. George’s Chapel, and the State Apartments, departing from London at 7:45 a.m. and returning around 1:00 p.m. Additionally, it offers a couple of upgrades worth considering. Prices start at:
- Tour with entry to Windsor Castle: £93
- Tour with entry to Windsor Castle and The London Eye: £119
- Tour with entry to Windsor Castle and a 1-course lunch: £109
Tours typically depart from Victoria Coach Station and finish at several locations.
From London to Windsor with Anderson Tours
Anderson Tours may not be as well known as other tour companies based out of London, but they offer great deals on tours from London to places like Cardiff, Bruges, Loch Ness, the Isle of Wight, Edinburgh and much more.
Anderson Tours offer three different tours between London and Windsor, each with their own pros and cons; however, if you’re travelling with a large group or if you’re a senior citizen/student, you may want to look elsewhere as Anderson Tours doesn’t offer a lot of discounted tickets.
If you want to see Stonehenge too, it's worth checking out the Stonehenge and Windsor Tour from London with Entry Tickets, which costs £120 for adults, and £110 for children.
However, if you only want to see Windsor, their Windsor Half Day Tour is a great choice if you only have a limited amount of time in London, as you can return from Windsor in the afternoon hours and spend the rest of your evening exploring London. Tickets for this tour cost £89 for adults and £79 for children.
If you plan to visit Windsor, you might also be interested in some of the free tours in London departing every day.
