Windsor Tour

Take a Day Tour to Windsor Castle by Taxi. The Royal Palace of Windsor is a calm and comfortable taxi drive away from busy London.

Windsor Tour
8 hours for £685
Journey to Windsor, stroll around the picturesque town, and hear about Windsor’s fascinating history. Visit Windsor Castle. The day can include a side trip to Runnymede, as time allows.

Visit Windsor Castle, The Queen’s Favourite!

Windsor Castle is the Queen’s favourite weekend home.

Windsor Castle has been a Royal home and a fortress for over 900 years. The Castle remains a working palace today.

Windsor Castle covers an area of 26 acres and contains the royal palace, the famous Round Tower, and a magnificent chapel.

Visitors to Windsor Castle can now climb to the top of the world-famous Round Tower, one of the nation’s iconic landmarks.

St George’s Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I.

The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, and Gainsborough.

What Your Day Tour to Windsor Castle Includes

There is no set starting time. We can pick you up at your convenience, but it is recommended that you arrive in Windsor before midday.  The drive from central London to Windsor is approximately one hour.

We will collect you directly from your hotel (or any place in central London that you designate).  After a comfortable drive across London and through the scenic Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, you will arrive in Windsor.

Along the way, your driver (who is a trained tour guide) and will share his knowledge of Windsor and the surrounding countryside.

Your driver will deliver you to the entrance of Windsor Castle, where you can take the official Windsor Castle Tour. (Your driver does not accompany you into Windsor Castle, and the entrance fee is not included in our price.  See “Windsor Castle Entrance Fees” below.)

Your driver will arrange a place and time to meet you when you are ready to leave the castle. (You can keep in contact with him via mobile phone.)

Time allowing, your driver will then take you to the surrounding countryside locations of your choice. (See “Beyond Windsor” below).

After your day in the Windsor area, your driver will take you back to your central London hotel or any central London location that you designate.  (Other locations may involve an extra fare.)

Our Price of our Day Tour to Windsor Castle

  • £685 for full-day (up to 8 hours)
  • Includes private taxi and driver/tour guide
  • Our price does not include entrance fees to Windsor Castle. (See “Windsor Castle Entrance Fees” below.)
  • Up to 5 or 6 people per taxi. (Some 6-Seater taxis are available.)
  • No additional “per person” charges
  • Not included in our price: Meals, drinks, snacks

Windsor Castle Entrance Fees

To keep our costs low, we have not included Windsor Castle entrance fees in our price.

It is your responsibility to book your Windsor Castle tickets. It is recommended that you enter the castle before midday.

You can find information and book castle tickets at The Royal Collection website.

Beyond Windsor

You can spend your entire time at Windsor Castle or you may choose to explore some of the surrounding countryside. Some possibilities are:

Windsor Town lies at the gates of Windsor Castle. The oldest part of the town is located immediately opposite Henry VIII Gate (the exit of the Castle). There are several cobbled streets here dating from the 17th century.

Windsor Great Park is a vast area of parkland and forest starting at the gates of Windsor Castle. Highlights of the Park include the Long Walk, built in 1688, which follows a straight path from the Castle to the statue of the Copper Horse on Snow Hill, and also Savill Garden and Virginia Water.

Runnymede is a famous historical site which witnessed, in 1215, King John’s sealing of the Magna Carta. Set within the beautiful natural landscape are various memorials by Maufe, Jellicoe and Lutyens. The memorials commemorate moments in world history and provide the perfect countryside setting in which to remember and reflect.

Eaton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI and is one of the oldest schools in the country. Its historic buildings are an integral part of the national heritage. Visitors can experience the beauty of the College, including the ancient buildings of School Yard, the College Chapel, the Museum of Eaton Life, and Eaton’s Natural History Museum.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Our taxis can accommodate manual wheelchairs and most electric wheelchairs. The taxis do not have motorised lifts, but they do have wheelchair ramps. The driver will happily render any assistance you need.

The entire Windsor Castle visitor route is accessible for wheelchair users. You can find more information on the Access and Mobility page of the Windsor Castle website. Accessibility to other attractions in the area may vary.

Pickup and Dropoff Locations

No need to take public transport across town just to start your tour! We will pick you up and drop you off at any Central London accommodation or rail station, inclusive in the price.

Pickup and dropoff locations such as airports will incur extra fees. Please see our Airport Transfers page for more information.

If you are coming into the country by sea. we can pick you up at the port. Please ask for a quotation.