Visit Windsor Castle. Enjoy a fascinating through-the-keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, visit St. George's Chapel and see Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
Windsor Castle
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 favorite 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 is unescorted and you will spend approximately 2 hours in Windsor Castle.
Departures:
April to October:
Check-in times: 12:45 pm
Departure times: 1:00 pm
Return time: approx. 5:30 pm
November to March:
Check-in times: 11:30 am
Departure times: 11:45 am
Return time: approx. 5:00 pm
Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR (Victoria)
The tour ends at Gloucester Road Underground Station is in Zone 1 and is three stops Eastbound on the Circle Line or the District Line to Victoria. The Piccadilly Line also runs through Gloucester Road, and is only 5 stops to Piccadilly Circus.
Windsor Castle closures:
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
24-26 December Castle closed
St. George’s Chapel
St. George’s Chapel is usually closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
