Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Self-Guided Tour with Coach

London, England

10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

See the interiors of Buckingham Palace, which are only open to the public for eight weeks of the year, and take a side trip to Windsor Castle with this two-in-one package. Designed for independent travelers, this trip includes two self-guided tours so you can explore at your own pace. As an added bonus, group transportation from London to Windsor and back again makes getting there seamless.

Check off two top palaces—Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle—in one day
Have the rare opportunity to explore inside Buckingham Palace
Admission tickets and self-guided multimedia tours are provided
Round-trip transfers from Central London to Windsor are included

What's Included

Entry to Buckingham Palace
Entry to Windsor Castle
Multimedia guide in multiple languages
Transportation to Windsor by air-conditioned coach

Gratuities
Food and beverages unless stated differently
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:45 am

Itinerary

Buckingham Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Windsor Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

St. George's Chapel

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled
You must meet the Golden Tours representative outside King's Gallery to be able to enter Buckingham Palace.
To join the Windsor Castle tour you must go to Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way in Victoria.
St. George’s Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
Buckingham Palace tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.

For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan.
A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route for safety reasons.
Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace on (+44) (0)303 123 7324
Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route.
25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.
Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A walking tour of the town will take place instead
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.6

based on 12 reviews

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Drop point

rosemerryso, Sep 2018

Tour should drop passengers back to the nearest station where we depart, instead of 3 stations away.

Not as crowded as the Vatican

Harry_S, Aug 2018

I thought that the self guided tours in both locations was the way to see these fabulous places. But I would not do them on the same days- not enough time. HUGE crowds at each location so the group entry appeared to save a lot of waiting in line to buy tickets. But you are packed almost as tight as the underground at rush hour. Windsor - you have to hoof it a fair distance up a hill -not close to the entry to the castle. Perhaps 3/4 mile - and then every castle is a defensive uphillPhotos not allowed in either interior buildingThese palaces are fabulously incredible ( probably in an off-season) . Buckingham is more frilly - Windsor has more of a military feeling - but the finery and art will wear you out The bus met near Victoria Coach Station - but dropped us off a bit west due to traffic and their timing - that was less than appreciated.