--- title: Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 874 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 25 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-guided-tour-of-windsor-castle-plus-and-history/ --- # Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History **Guidekin's take:** Pair Windsor Castle with Runnymede's JFK and Magna Carta memorials on a private tour for your party. Guided visits, air-conditioned transport, parking and water are included, but castle entry and lunch cost extra. Priced per group, with 5 from 40 reviews at €874 per group/vehicle for 7h. ## Overview Travel in style with an experienced Guide who will make your tour fun, informative & safe. We will escort you to & around the world’s largest & oldest inhabited Castle which Queen Elizabeth II called home & is her final resting place within St George’s Chapel. Visit the unbelievable state apartments & the beautiful town of Windsor on the banks of The River Thames. * PLUS we stop at historic Runnymede to view the JFK & Magna Carta memorials. (which isn’t offered on most Windsor half day tours.) ** PLUS the opportunity to be escorted to Kensington Palace & gardens on return to Central London. This being the former home of Princess Diana and her boys Princes William & Harry. This Tour can also be customised to your needs too, including a lunch stop or perhaps as a layover tour from Heathrow Airport. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 75 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Food included: Bottled water (not food) - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €874 per group/vehicle - Duration: 7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Barry Tours UK ## What's included - USB and WiFi ports - Umbrellas - Panoramic air conditioned vehicle - Taking photos and sharing at the end of tour - Parking Fees - Bottled water (not food) ## Not included - Windsor Castle entrance fee from £15 to £30 each - Gratuities - Optional visit to Kensington Palace on return to London from £10 - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Windsor Castle** (3h) - We visit the amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British Kings & Queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the 13 acre Castle is breathtaking, & is the largest & oldest occupied Castle in the world & it is where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II chose to spend most of her... 2. **Thames River** (20m; admission included) - We then walk alongside the River Thames watching the boats & wildlife, including “The King’s Swans” and cross the bridge which separates Windsor from Eton College, Prince William’s former private school. 3. **Windsor** (30m) - We tour the small town of Windsor immediately upon leaving the Castle. We tour the quaint streets & shops (including the smallest street in the UK). We also see The Long Walk entrance to the Castle & a view towards Frogmore, where Prince Harry & Megan once resided! 4. **Runnymede National Trust** (20m) - PLUS Either on our way to, or returning from Windsor, we visit the JF Kennedy & Magna Carta memorials. The JFK memorial sits on an acre of land designated to the USA from the UK to remember one of the greatest leaders of modern times. The Magna Carta statue was designed in... 5. **Kensington Palace** (2h) - Make Kensington Palace your drop off point & maybe have lunch there in the outstanding gardens or restaurants on your way back to Central London. Kensington Palace is where Princess Diana lived & where Prince William & Princess Catherine resided with their young family before... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 75 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €874 | €437 | | 4 | €874 | €219 | | 6 | €874 | €146 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from London start at €73 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 86** | €874 per group | 7h | 5.0 (40) | private | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #25 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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