- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/or taxes
Explore the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world with a 3-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 waiting to be discovered.
Your knowledgeable guide, is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding with the prestigious Windsor & Eton endorsement. She will lead you through the castle precincts, past the Round Tower, and into the State Rooms, including the Waterloo Chamber, Grand Reception Room, and St George’s Hall, sharing fascinating stories of the monarchs who once resided within these walls.
Although group guiding is not allowed inside the State Rooms, our guide is authorized to accompany you to ensure you experience the best of the Royal Collection and to answer any questions you may have.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
