Self-Guided Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England

Meet your tour representative in Victoria, London. They will escort you to Buckingham Palace (10 min walk), special timed entry ensures a breath-taking visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Open for just 8 weeks a year, viewing the State rooms is an opportunity not to be missed! Marvel at the splendour of the rooms, used on official occasions by The King to entertain her guests. Be dazzled by the beautiful ballroom and throne room, before ending your royal tour with a walk through the stunning South Garden.
At 1:30pm make your own way to the original meeting point in Victoria for the Windsor Castle tour departing at 1:45pm.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England

Departing from Central London, your driver will take you straight to Windsor Castle for an extended visit. Upon arrival at Windsor Castle audio guides are available in different languages. Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it’s easy to see why it’s the King’s favourite weekend residence. Enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII. You can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity, and wine bottles, all in miniature!

This tour finishes at approximately 5:30pm in Kensington.

Please note: this tour is unescorted

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. George's Chapel, Castle Hill, Windsor England

Visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII. You can visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity, and wine bottles, all in miniature!

Please note: St. George’s Chapel is closed for visitors on Sundays.

Duration: 10 minutes

• Entry to Buckingham Palace
• Entry to Windsor Castle
• Multimedia guide in multiple languages
• Transportation to Windsor by air-conditioned coach
• Entry/Admission - St. George's Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Buckingham Palace
• Entry/Admission - Windsor Castle

• Gratuities
• Food and beverages unless stated differently
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guide

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled
• You must meet the Golden Tours representative outside Queens Gallery to be able to enter Buckingham Palace.
• To join the Windsor Castle tour you must go to Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way in Victoria.
• St. George’s Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
• During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
• Buckingham Palace tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.
• For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan.
• A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route for safety reasons.
• Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
• Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace on (+44) (0)303 123 7324
• Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route.
• 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
• Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
• Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.
• Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
• Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A walking tour of the town will take place instead
• Sunday, 16 June 2024 - State Apartments closed
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA, UK
2: 1 Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SH, UK

09:45 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

10 hours 30 minutes