Day Trip from London to Windsor Castle

The world's oldest occupied castle is 30 to 55 minutes from central London by train. Visits cover the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, and the Changing of the Guard on set days.


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Windsor Castle tour from London: what to expect

A Windsor Castle tour from London can mean a short outing built around the castle or a long day that adds Stonehenge, Bath or Oxford. The most common length is about 10 hours; the shortest format we describe takes 5.5. We list 36 tours on this page. Travellers have left more than 16,500 reviews on the trips shown here, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Types of Windsor Castle tour from London

Multi-stop day trip with Windsor Castle

Combination days pair Windsor Castle with Stonehenge, Bath or Oxford, which makes the castle one stop in a long day. Castle entry is an option on the combinations we describe, so what you choose decides what you walk into. One runs about 11 hours, is rated 4.5 out of 5, is guided in English and Spanish, and lists "Admissions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Roman Baths (if purchased)", its listing notes.

Guided day trip centred on Windsor

Windsor-focused days centre on the castle, in a shorter and a longer format. The shorter lasts 5.5 hours, is rated 4.3 out of 5 and lists transportation and a Guest Services Assistant, with castle entry only on the inclusive option. A longer one takes 7 hours by train and adds the Changing of the Guard and a stroll through Eton.

Private tour with a vehicle of your own

A private option brings a vehicle and driver of its own. The one we describe lasts about 11 hours and covers Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel and an English-speaking driver; its highlights mention a fully insured vehicle with a professional driver.

Comparing Windsor Castle tours from London

Type of tour ★ Duration Includes
Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath in a day 4.5 ~11h Professional guide + Castle, Stonehenge and Roman Baths admissions (if purchased)
Windsor-only guided trip, with transport 4.3 ~5.5h Transportation + Guest Services Assistant + Castle entry on the inclusive option
Private vehicle, Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath — ~11h Private transportation + Hotel pickup and drop-off + English-speaking driver

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

A Windsor-focused trip keeps the castle at the centre, while a combination spreads the hours across Stonehenge, Bath or Oxford; that is the main choice in the table above. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "London: Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, and Roman Baths Day Trip", with more than 5,956 reviews and a rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Tips before your Windsor Castle tour from London

Read the entry option before you pay

Castle entry is not always part of the base listing, so the option you pick is worth a second look. One combination puts it as "Entry to Windsor Castle (if option selected)", the listing notes, and adds a full commentary from a professional guide. A Windsor-only trip lists a Windsor Castle entry ticket outright.

Getting there and back

How you travel from London varies by format, and it is part of what you book. The full-day guided format lists a round-trip train ticket from London. The shorter Windsor trip lists transportation. The private format lists pickup and drop-off from and to your hotel.

Windsor Castle tours from London: frequently asked questions

What are the cancellation terms for a Windsor Castle tour from London in 2026?

Every Windsor Castle tour we describe lists free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and each listing carries its own terms.

Which languages are Windsor Castle tours from London offered in?

Three of the tours we describe are offered in German, English, Spanish and Italian, and another in English and Spanish. The other two are offered in English.

Is St George's Chapel part of a Windsor Castle tour from London?

Two of the tours we describe name St George's Chapel: the combination with Stonehenge and Bath lists it as a visit, and the shorter Windsor trip offers it as a choice.

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