What are the best Windsor Castle Tours from London?

Book Your Transfer September 22, 2022

Windsor Castle Tours from London are pretty popular choices among the tourists that are visiting the city. Everyone looking for unique and exciting things to fill their itinerary should absolutely add a day trip to Windsor, besides the usual iconic London landmarks like Big Ben, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey and the Hungerford Bridge, museums and parks.

Sure, you may have at reach Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen until her recent passing, but at Windsor, you will see what British royal life is truly all about. Experience with us one of London’s most magnificent royal palaces during a day trip to Windsor Castle and the city itself located in Berkshire in the English countryside.

Great things to do in Windsor

Windsor Castle Tours from London

Founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, it is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the entire world and has been home to 39 monarchs. The castle hosted two Royal weddings in 2018 between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May and then Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in October.

Usually, Windsor Castle is open to the public five days a week, remaining closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Now is closed until at least the 28th of September. All other Royal Palaces and related buildings will either be closed or have reduced opening times during this time of National mourning.

Tickets must be booked in advance. Bear in mind that whilst the Windsor Castle website advises you need three hours to visit, many tourists only take a maximum of 2 hours. If you want to see the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle, this usually takes place at 11 am on the Castle grounds Mondays to Saturdays from April until the end of July.

The Long Walk & Deer Park

In front of the castle, you will find the Long Walk – an avenue flanked by elm trees that extends for three miles. More than 500 red deer were spotted in the park along the walk. There are also three gardens to visit nearby with lots of plants and flowers to admire: The Savill Garden, The Valley Gardens and Virginia Water.

French Brothers Boat Trip

Windsor Castle can be admired from a boat along the Thames with the French Brothers Boat Trip. It’s a beautiful 40-minute return trip that goes upstream to Boveney Lock with views of Windsor Castle, Eton College, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and Brocas Meadows.

Windsor & Eton Brewery

If you enjoy local breweries, you should definitely add a stop on the way at the Windsor & Eton Brewery. This brewery is located down the hill from the castle and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. You can take a 2-hour tour of the facilities, or just try a few beers, and visit the shop to find gifts and things to take home with you.

No matter what you choose to do in Windsor, we are sure you’ll have a great time. Planning and preparing to go travelling is the boring part, but it has to be done in order to ensure a flawless vacation. Book your Transfer is offering several different Windsor Castle Tours from London, some of which include visits to Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford and many more. You can visit Windsor as part of a full-day tour visiting trying to decipher the mystery of a unique rock formation, and view the incredible remains of one of the greatest spas of the ancient world. A simple half-day tour is also going to be great. You’ll have time to explore the Castle and its grounds, the historic town, with its range of restaurants and cafes for lunch, shops and even a walk – or boat trip – by the Thames.

Book your Transfer is offering both pick-up and drop-off services from various hotels in Central London or directly from the airport. Windsor Castle Tours from London can be booked with an executive taxi service London (we will use Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 or similar), VIP car for 1-4 pax (we will use Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 or similar) or a 7 seater taxi London (we will use Mercedes V Class or Viano).