- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- Windsor Castle
- Let our Context experts guide you through the heart of Windsor Castle, transforming your visit into an interactive story that captivates your imagination.
- Choose from a personalized private tour crafted for your group's unique interests, or connect with fellow history buffs in a small group tour.
- You're seeking to enrich your knowledge of traditions, ceremonies, and the everyday life of royals.
- You desire an immersive experience guided by a historian who can connect the dots of England's royal lineage.
- Windsor Castle - The world's oldest continuously inhabited royal residence, having sheltered monarchs for nearly 1000 years.
- State Apartments - Once devastated by fire, these were opened to the public in 1997 and showcase the grandeur of royal gatherings and diplomatic soirees.
- St. George’s Chapel - Beyond being Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place, this chapel has been the backdrop for many royal events, including recent weddings and baptisms.
- Round Tower - This iconic tower holds the Royal Archives and the Sebastopol Bell, which was solemnly tolled during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral services.
- Includes priority access tickets to Windsor Castle – including seeing Queen Mary’s Doll House, St George’s Chapel, the Albert Memorial Chapel, the Inner Hall, and the State Apartments.
- Our priority tickets ensure timely access to Windsor Castle's attractions. However, please note that we may still encounter some wait time due to security and crowd control measures.
- As noted previously, all guided tour operators are limited within Windsor Castle's State Apartments. However, your ticket comes with an audioguide for in-depth insights.
- Outside these rooms, your Context guide will offer detailed explanations, especially in the castle precincts and Royal Chapel. They'll also facilitate interactions with Palace volunteers for a smoother experience overall.
- If needed, multimedia guides are available in BSL and with subtitles.
- Your guided tour's total duration will be approximately 3.5 hours
- You will independently take a train from London to Windsor and return. Travel duration varies but is typically less than an hour each way.
- While this tour doesn't include a car service by default, we do offer an optional car service from London for those interested. You can easily select this option when booking your tour.
- This tour doesn't automatically come with a car service. However, for those interested, we offer an optional car service between London and Windsor. Simply select this option when booking your tour.
- If you've booked a morning slot for your Windsor Castle tour, we typically recommend indulging in a delightful lunch in town afterward.
- However, if you're setting out at 1:30 pm, it's a good idea to treat yourself to lunch before the tour begins. That way, you can fully enjoy the experience without distraction.
- For more information on planning your tour, take a read through our Context Stories.
- If you are looking to learn more about London prior to a visit, check out our online lectures and audio guides here.
St. George’s Chapel, which houses Queen Elizabeth II's tomb, is open to visitors during Windsor Castle's standard operating hours, with the exception of Sundays when it's reserved for services. Although the chapel is a sought-after destination and there might be a short wait, visiting the Queen's tomb is often considered a highlight of our tour. However, being an active place of worship, the chapel's availability can change unexpectedly.
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