Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour

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Highlights

Visit the two most popular Royal residencies in Britain with a tour that includes return coach transportation

Buckingham Palace
- A special timed entry with multimedia tour ensures that you receive a breathtaking visit to King Charles III’s official home. This is also and the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837
- The State Rooms are open just 8 weeks a year, so a viewing of the 19 ornately decorated rooms is not to be missed
- On official occasions The King uses the splendor of the rooms to entertain his guests. The beautiful ballroom and throne room in particular dazzle, before you end your royal tour with a walk through the stunning South Garden

Windsor Castle
- Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the River Thames
- With sweeping landscaped gardens and the turreted Round Tower, it’s easy to see why the largest occupied castle in the world is the King’s favourite weekend residence
- Enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt
- Visit St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of Henry VIII and other monarchs
- Visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, a truly incredible structure complete with working lifts, running water, electricity and wine bottles, all in miniature

What's included

Full day tour (approximately 8 hours)
Coach transport
Buckingham Palace entry
Windsor Castle entry
Multimedia guide in multiple languages
Transportation to Windsor by air-conditioned coach

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and beverages

Children information

Children up to 3 years old can access free of charge
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
Pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan

Accessibility information

This tour is unable to accept mobility scooters
Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring a wheelchair
Please contact us if you require further accessibility information

Ticket restrictions

St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion, the State Apartments may be closed

Additional information

This tour is unescorted
Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace

The tour’s regular operating times are the following:

Buckingham Palace

Meet the Golden Tours representative at: 9:45 am
Meeting Point: King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA

By 12:45pm please make your own way to Bulleid Way in Victoria for the Windsor Castle tour departing at 1:00pm. Your driver will take you straight to Windsor Castle for an extended visit at the historical site. Upon arrival, audio guides will be available in different languages.

Windsor Castle bus tour

Departure Time: 1:00 pm
Start Point: Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR
Return Time: approx. 5:30 pm in Kensington

Closures at Windsor Castle:

St. George’s Chapel:
- Closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.

Departure point

Buckingham Palace - 9:45am

Meeting Point: Meet your Golden Tours representative outside King’s Gallery in Victoria: King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
- You will then be escorted to enter Buckingham Palace (5 min walk)
- By 12.45pm please make your own way to Bullied Way in Victoria for the Windsor Castle tour

Windsor Castle bus tour - departs at 1:00pm

Start Point: Bus Stop 1 Bullied Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR
End Point: This tour finishes at approximately 5:30pm in Kensington

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