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Any group – large or small – can be guaranteed a fun and informative tour of Windsor and the local area. Imagine being entertained by royalty in the Semi-State Rooms, the spectacular private apartments open to visitors from October to March each year. On Friday 26 October 2018, the Semi-State Rooms, which include five additional rooms, will be reopened to the public. Over the past few years the Royal Collection Trust has been busy transforming the experience of visiting Windsor Castle, and in 2019 visitors will begin to enjoy the first of many improvements. It also includes a visit at Hampton Court, a Royal Palace said to be haunted and owned by two Henry VIII’s wives. From the palace tower, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the London skyline.

It is located 21.7 miles from Buckingham Palace, the official London residence for the UK’s monarch, and in Windsor, a charming town near the River Thames. In Hampton Court Palace you will enjoy a fully guided tour by your professional tour guide. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will take you on a guided tour of Hampton Court Palace. Luxury private transport for those who are more independent and don’t require a guide. They can be driven directly to Windsor Castle without any commentary. Queen Victoria also added a private chapel to the Grand Staircase and rebuilt it.

The ticket price includes an audio tour that lasts approximately two hours. It is available in English and French, German, Spanish and Italian. Guided tours of Castle Precincts can be arranged at regular intervals throughout each day. Precinct tours take approximately 30 minutes and depart at the Admissions Centre. Please note, worshippers are welcome to attend the Sunday services at St George’s Chapel but the chapel is closed to general visitors on Sundays. Fish And ChipsThis is another great half-day tour to the castle that takes 5.5 hours from London. Your driver will also act as an expert guide, explaining all historical and unique sites along the way to the castle.

A short distance from the Queen Victoria Statue at the entrance to the castle, Travelodge Windsor Central Hotel is a two-minute walk from the train station, handy for those arriving by train from London. Oakley Court is the perfect place to experience the British experience. It’s an elegant country home that has been the setting for many films and even has its own polo team. Although it is not in the center of the town, the location is beautiful with river views and amenities — including a pool, sauna and steam room; tennis court; parking; and free bikes — which aren’t available in an in-town setting. Our Blue Badge Guides are highly qualified and professional.

• Your expert tour guide will explain the significance of the town, from the Magna Carta to King Henry VIII’s courtship of Anne Boleyn.
• Here’s a guide to virtual tours of the most famous European royal palaces.
• We provide private tours from Edinburgh,Glasgow,Inverness and London.
• The castle is normally open every day, but as it is a working royal palace, sometimes portions of the Castle will close to the public.
• Look out for special tours throughout the year including Conquer the Tower and private evening ‘behind the ropes’ tours .

Take a look at the Round Tower of the castle when you visit. If the Royal Standard is flying, it means that the Queen is at home. The pass includes Windsor Castle; you will get fast-track access, allowing you more time to explore the area. It also includes a one-day ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus tour as well as discounts at various shopping and dining establishments throughout the city. Discover London’s most important royal landmarks–and even venture beyond city limits to see Windsor Castle–on this royal-themed, private tour. Meet your guide at the Central London hotel and then hop onboard your private vehicle. Highlights include the Tower of London and Houses of Parliament as well as Westminster Abbey and the famous Buckingham Palace.

Trains from this station connect with the mainline station at Slough, a few minutes journey. You can either change at Slough for London Paddington, or travel west towards Reading or Bristol. This is the fastest route from Windsor to London. However, if you want to travel on to central London, you will need to take a short underground trip from Paddington.

Windsor has been much altered over the years; Henry II replaced the 11th c. Henry III extended the outer defenses and built a stone tower to support the development. Edward III made the royal chapel the seat of the Order of the Garter 1348. He also converted the upper ward into residential apartments for the monarchs. The building was rebuilt by Charles II and George IV. By the 17th c. Charles II had rebuilt much of Windsor, adding a set of extravagant Baroque interiors with ornate Rococo, Gothic and Baroque furnishings. George III and George IV renovated the Royal Palace and Queen Victoria made a few minor changes in the 19th c. To create a suitable environment for grand Victorian entertainment.

Your expert tour guide will explain the significance of the town, from the Magna Carta to King Henry VIII’s courtship of Anne Boleyn. You will also be given admission to Windsor Castle and a multilingual audio guide. However, entry tickets are not included. The bus will drop you off either in Central London or at Heathrow Airport.

• Bath, EnglandThis is another great place to go if you’re looking for a relaxing and enjoyable tour.
• Take a free 30-minute Precints tour to get a better perspective on the castle grounds.
• There are 2 scheduled services offering visitors to Windsor the opportunity to arrive in style – by boat with regular sailings from Maidenhead and from Runnymede.
• Like the State Apartments, the equally opulent private apartments created for George IV are open to visitors between September and March, when they are not in use for official entertaining.
• Get a good view of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, visit Windsor Castle, and stroll to Eton to see its eminent college, a school favored by aristocracy and the elite.
• It can be found 21.7 miles away from Buckingham Palace – the official London residence of the UK’s monarch – in the charming town of Windsor, beside the River Thames.

You will have free time to explore the surrounding gardens of the castle before making the trip back to London. Although Windsor is often listed as part of London tourist attractions, Windsor is actually a town outside the capital. Trains from London’s Paddington and Waterloo stations go to Windsor. The journey takes about a half hour from Paddington and about an hour from Waterloo. It takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to drive the 25-mile journey. Parking in Windsor is limited and expensive, so if you are travelling from London I recommend going by train.

Windsor Castle is the world’s largest and longest running castle in the world, dating back to 1066. You will have the opportunity to see the magnificent battlements from your tour and take a private guided tour of the interior. Windsor Castle was originally built to be used in war, but you’ll soon discover that things have changed. It has been transformed into an elegant palace for royalty from all over the world. Get more out of your time in the UK by combining three top destinations in a day–Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath. Avoid the stress of waiting in long entrance lines by pre-booking entry in advance.