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Windsor Self-Guided Tour: Explore History, Enjoy Riverside Dining, and Visit Eton College
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Windsor
Embark on a self-guided tour of Windsor, just 60 minutes from London. Explore historical sites, dine by the riverside, and visit Eton College. Book your tickets now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Windsor Castle - Castle origins date back to the 11th-Century Norman Conquest - used by The Crown and is the occupied palace in Europe.
- St. George’s Chapel - Where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were recently married in a special space of 15th-Century medieval Gothic splendour.
- Windsor Great Park - Windsor Great Park is a Royal Park - its present area determined in the 1360s and was popular with Saxon kings as a hunting forest.
- Windsor - Quaint riverside setting in the Royal County of Berkshire - and home to Her Majesty the Queen.
- Windsor Guildhall - Discover a hidden secret about this buildingâs architecture - and its the venue for the marriages of Charles and Camilla plus Elton John and David Furnish.
- Theatre Royal Windsor - Edwardian theatre near the banks of the River Thames - your Guide will have some amusing anecdotes at this stop.
- Old Windsor - Tiny village bound by the River Thames to the east and Windsor Great Park to the west.
- Runnymede National Trust - Site of the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 - managed by the National Trust.
- John F Kennedy Memorial - Emotive acre of English ground given to the USA by the British people in memory of President John F Kennedy.
- Magna Carta Monument - Memorial erected by the American Bar Association - nestled in a quiet spot near the meadows alongside the River Thames.
- Air Forces Memorial - Moving memorial inscribed with the names of over 20,000 men and women of the Allied Air Forces who lost their lives in World War Two on missions and have no known grave.
- Thames River - One of England’s longest waterways which meanders through the Royal County of Berkshire and the Windsor neighbourhood.
- Eton College - Founded in the 15th-Century this world-renowned College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers and numerous members of the aristocracy including Prince William and Prince Harry.
- Eton - Historic old town on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Dedicated private driver
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Windsor Castle Tickets
- Guided Tour inside Windsor
Additional Information
Just an hour away from Central London, you’ll find the stunning town of Windsor-on-Thames–the latest royal residence of the English Crown…and it’s definitely worth the hype. We’ll head to Runnymede Field, the historical spot where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, the influential forerunner of global constitutions.
Look forward to an enlightening self-guided stroll, a stimulating cup of coffee at a classic English café and awe-inspiring experiences at the official abode of His Majesty. We also get to visit St. George’s Chapel, the burial site of numerous English monarchs, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, and the location of Harry and Meghan’s star-studded wedding.
Choose to have a lunch at a serene riverside restaurant, or perhaps you fancy a traditional afternoon tearoom in the village?
You will have spare time to explore Eton College–the alma mater of 13 British Prime Ministers and Princes William and Harry, engage in some retail therapy, or take a languid walk along the banks of the River Thames.
Essential Info: Please procure your Windsor tickets an hour after the tour commences.
- COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.
Location
Windsor Castle
Castle Hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Kyle_a
Oct 10, 2023
Lovely day! - Andrew was excellent! He provided welcome commentary on London on our way out of town- especially regarding points/stores of interest for us. Eton was lovely and Windsor was spectacular. The stop at Runnymede was enjoyable for our history buffs- lovely park. A most enjoyable day!
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Steve_g
Jun 2, 2023
Great fun and very thoughtful guide! - Driver and tour guide was very personable and very entertaining. Made the tour! We had lots of fun because the guide always such a charming and friendly person.
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Lori_p
Apr 28, 2023
What a great day in Windsor - Mick was very knowledgeable and friendly. Made our Windsor day enjoyable. We enjoyed every minute of this tour.
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Javier_p
Mar 5, 2023
Stress free Windsor tour! - Knowledgeable guide. Great way to see Windsor and enjoy lunch after touring. Very accommodating guide as to one’s personal needs.
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Jasonhk7150cg
Feb 23, 2023
Great Day Out to Windsor - Mark was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and a professional through and through. Couldn’t recommend this company and this individual enough. We had a fantastic experience.
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Robert_g
Dec 15, 2022
Exceptional experience. Highly recommended. - Excellent private tour with Mark. Our guide was very knowledgable and extremely informative while touring Windsor Castle. He was also very informative on our drive from London to Windsor and back. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mel_s
Nov 13, 2022
A fabulous experience exploring London - It was such an amazing experience. William had a lot of knowledge and made my experience amazing. He showed us all of the historical locations.
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Restaurantmom
Nov 4, 2022
A wonderful day in Windsor thanks to David. - We had a wonderful day in Windsor thanks to our tour guide David. He was prompt, pleasant and extremely informative. He showed up on time at our hotel, pointed out anything of interest on our journey and was able to answer all of our questions. We visited the castle, St George’s chapel and explored the town of Eton. Dave even scouted out the Magna Carta site ahead of time for us to make sure it wasn’t too muddy (it was and we opted out. ). Highly recommend this excursion. Thanks Dave!
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Sara
Mar 23, 2023
Great day at Windsor - While I'm not sure Mark was super knowledgeable on Windsor, he was a great guy to spend the day with. Super accommodating and very personable. We all enjoyed spending the day with him. I would absolutely work with this company again.
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Matt_k
May 16, 2023
Not worth the money! - I wouldn’t spend the money for this tour. All it got us was a private ride to Windsor. For $600. Dean our driver was nice and informative, however we were dropped off and didn’t see him until the end of the day. And we had to buy the Windsor entry ticket separate and just listened to audio guide. Just take a taxi and buy an entry ticket. You will save about $500 per couple.😕
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