Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London
London, England
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Windsor Castle without having to sort out your own transportation on this afternoon tour from London. The castle has been an official residence of the British royal family for nearly a millennium, and is full of historic attractions that you’ll get to visit, including the State Apartments and St. George's Castle, the final resting place of Henry VII.
- Perfect for fans of history and the royal family past and present
- Afternoon tour with plenty of time for photos and shopping in Windsor
- Round-trip transportation from London adds convenience
- Learn about Windsor Castle with an audio-guided tour
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
An afternoon departure with a tour escort on board means a more relaxed start to the day.
What's Included
- Superior Coach including Wifi and USB Charging On-board
- Guest Services Assistant
- Entry to Windsor Castle (if selecting the including entry option)
- Windsor Castle multimedia guide is available in multiple languages
- Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- Entry to Windsor Castle (if selecting the excluding entry option)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Evan Evans Tours258 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1V 1BS, UK
Tour Starts: 1.00pm, Evan Evans Office (Please arrive to check-in by 12.45pm)
End point
- Victoria StationLondon, UK
Tour ends by Victoria station.
Start time.1:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Windsor Castle
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
St. George's Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Accessibility: Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair
- WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2026
- We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
- Tour Finishes: approximately 6:30pm, London Victoria Train Station
- Windsor Castle multimedia guide is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
- Entry to Windsor Castle is only included if selecting the "including entry" option
- If selecting the "including entry" option the tour of Windsor Castle is self-guided using an audio guide
- St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays and for special services. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 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
3.9
based on 245 reviews
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D_J, Aug 2026
YOU failed to disclose that St. George's was closed and NOT available to tour.
This was only disclosed after we purchased the ticket, and YOU failed to let us reschedule to a day it was available to tour.
BAD VIATOR !!!
LieraMae_O, Jul 2026
Smooth experience with friends and family. Convenient and easy to locate the meeting points. We love it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you and your friends and family had such a smooth and enjoyable experience with us.
It's great to know that the convenient meeting points and easy organisation helped make your day stress-free. We’re thrilled that you loved the tour and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Thank you for choosing Evan Evans, and we hope to welcome you and your loved ones back on another tour soon.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Angela_M, Jul 2026
Our guide did not provide any information about what we were going to see during the long bus ride. All the guide did was repeatedly tell us what time to return to the bus. We returned at the appointed time and the bus wasn’t there….it arrived over ten minutes late. And when we were walking to Windsor Castle, the guide moved very quickly through the streets without checking to see if people were keeping up, and consequently lost several slower moving tourists. Perhaps she could wait at the exit of the castle and escort people to the bus at the end? Provide facts about the attractions during the bus ride? It seems like we just paid for a bus ride. And at the end of the trip the driver and guide solicited tips, which seemed unnecessary.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for guests to feel informed, comfortable and well supported throughout the day.
Our guides aim to provide useful commentary, clear instructions and assistance throughout the tour, and we regret that you felt this was not the case during your visit. We have shared your comments regarding the communication, pacing and coach arrangements with our team for review.
Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve the experience we provide for our guests.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Cindy_M, Jul 2026
The tour company was disappointing.
They seemed unorganized, with several tours scheduled to different places at once. And the bus seats were dirty, we changed seats 3 times to try and get one that had the usb charging working and could not find one. The bus seats were so small that you had to almost seat in each other's lap. The tour guide did not say anything on the way to the castle to explain the areas we were driving through. The tour person with the bus did not fully explain everything that was occurring at the castle and was walking so fast that everyone had a hard time keeping up with her. It was very confusing from start to finish. This was our 6th tour of the week and tour company was the worst.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you bringing your concerns regarding the coach condition, seating, charging facilities, organisation and pace of the tour to our attention.
We understand how important comfort, clear communication and a well-managed itinerary are to enjoying a day out. Your comments have been shared with the relevant teams so we can continue to review and improve our service. We are sorry that the experience fell short compared with the other tours you enjoyed during your trip, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Donald_C, Jul 2026
2 hour bus ride or a 2 1/2 hour tour. Take a train to Windsor and get yr own ticket. Cheaper and more flexible!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Our tour is designed to provide convenient return coach travel, expert guided commentary and a seamless itinerary, allowing guests to enjoy Windsor without the need to arrange their own transport or tickets. We appreciate that independent travel may better suit some visitors, and we're grateful for your comments as they help us understand different preferences. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Stuart_B, Jul 2026
It was a good trip but traffic was heavy. Certainly not the companies fault however it then meant we felt a bit rushed when there to get back on time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the trip overall. We appreciate your understanding regarding the heavy traffic, which is unfortunately beyond our control, and we're sorry if it made parts of the day feel a little rushed. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour under smoother travel conditions.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
ANAMARIA_C, Jul 2026
We had a nice trip,Windsor is a beautiful place to visit.The company were on time and very helpful. We had a glance about English monarchy.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased you enjoyed your visit to Windsor and that our team helped make your trip smooth and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
luke_s, Jul 2026
Lots of walking so fitness level needed
The tour is audio based no guide
But easy enough to navigate
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We're pleased to hear that you found the tour easy to navigate and appreciate your comments regarding the amount of walking involved. Our tours do include visits to historic sites where walking and exploring on foot are an important part of the experience, and we recommend guests consider the level of activity when choosing their tour.
Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans experience in the future.
Kind Regards,
Evan Evans Team
Romeo_A, Jun 2026
Tour started late as the driver for not arrive on time .
This is just a transport service to Windsor Castle.
There is no commentary during the drive there. Once at the castle you are on your own until it’s time to be driven back.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We sincerely apologise for the delayed departure and appreciate your patience while waiting for the driver to arrive.
As this experience is a self-guided visit to Windsor Castle, there is no live commentary provided during the coach journey. The role of our Guest Services Host is to ensure guests arrive safely, provide admission tickets and any essential information, direct guests to the castle entrance, and make sure everyone returns to the coach on time for the journey back. Once inside the castle, guests are free to explore at their own pace using the excellent self-guided facilities provided by Windsor Castle.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you still enjoyed your visit to this iconic royal residence.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans
Rebecca_R, Jun 2026
The amount of time given for the tour is not enough to see everything. Also, many parts of the Castle close at 4:00 so after that you cannot go in. Our tour wasn’t over until 5 so the last hour was somewhat wasted. The bus air conditioner broke down on the way back and we had to get off the bus four miles from
The end point because it was too hot to stay on the bus.
Lisa_Y, Jun 2026
We were late, leaving our meeting point. They rushed us getting back on the bus. We feel we did not get our moneys worth on this tour. We fully expected some commentating and history on the hour plus drive.,but received none of that. It was quite disappointing that we felt so rushed going through the castle that we weren’t able to soak it all in. We were supposed to meet back up at 5 o’clock for our commute back to London, however, they made us meet at 4:30 because they were running behind. Total disappointment.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We sincerely apologise for the delayed departure from the meeting point. To help ensure guests returned to London at the scheduled time, the return meeting time at Windsor Castle was brought forward, and we appreciate your understanding.
As this experience is a self-guided visit to Windsor Castle, there is no live commentary provided during the coach journey. The role of our Guest Services Host is to ensure guests arrive safely, provide admission tickets and essential information, direct guests to the castle entrance, and ensure everyone returns to the coach on time. Once inside the castle, guests are free to explore at their own pace using the excellent self-guided facilities provided by Windsor Castle.
We're sorry that the adjusted timings meant you felt rushed during your visit, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans
Perry_V, Jun 2026
We booked the Half-Day excursion to Windsor Castle for the same reason everyone does. Its nearly 1,000-year history is etched into the lives and history of nearly every nation on the planet. We realize when doing these excursions, much is up to the traveler and not the tour company. However, I have been booking with Viator for a number of years now, and this is the first time that what was delivered did not measure up to what I have come to expect from the brand.
One of the things that has always impressed me has been the level of the Guides used by the company. We did not expect a guided tour of Windsor as we knew from the description that it was not. That would have been mentioned in the excursion's description. However, I did not expect that the Guide would not interact with us AT ALL!
When the guide arrived at the pickup spot (approximately 15 minutes late (we do understand London traffic, but the bus was there), he was extremely reserved. No greeting, no "How are you?" no "Glad to have you!" No apology for the delay. Just, "Name?" I was also a little disappointed by his appearance in that his shoes needed a shine (or at least a wiping off) and his pants were visibly in need of a cleaning. I wasn't expecting a pressed and polished uniform, just not . . . that.
As for the ride to Windsor, beyond the chatter amongst the other passengers, it was completed in near total silence . Again, I realize this was not to be a guided tour, but I did at least think that on the drive up, the guide might share "a little?" on the background on the castle, maybe a few recommendations about the "Must see" spots or points of interest. Even some of his favorite spots or points of interest. I guess we are a bit spoiled because that has been our experience on literally EVERY excursion we've taken with Viator. Instead, other than the time to return to the meet-up spot and the time to be there, the bus ride was one of total silence (except those that I had with my wife sitting next to me.)
Once we arrived at Windsor, although he did look back at the group here and there, we did not get the sense that he was as atuned to who was in his group. I didn't expect him to remember WHO was there, just to be a bit more attentive.
The drive back was equally silent. While that is typically the norm after any long tour, or one that called for a lot of walking (and this one counts), again, there was not a peep from the Guide. I'm willing to assume that he might be relatively new, not as familiar with the sites, etc. However, your customers do have expectations of whomever it tasked with taking them to new locations and points of interest. Honestly, we felt that the coach driver was more personable.
I was a docent for many years some time ago at the New York City Transit Museum. While I realize he was not an actual docent, he would benefit (as would your guests) from him investing in developing his knowledge base of the places to which he is escorting your guests as they do have SOME expectations in this area, even if it is only a half-day trip.
I should add that we had just taken the half-day tour of Stonehenge with Trish and Chris, and Windsor Castle experience did not come close to what we got from that. I'm not trying to get him into trouble, but I would be remiss if I didn't pass this on to you as I'm sure you'd rather hear about opportunities for improvement instead of the client simply bashing you on the internet, or to their friends.
In closing, let me be clear. He was NOT in the least bit rude or unprofessional. He was just . . . there.
Pradeep_B, Jun 2026
Coach is not up to the standard.
Seat trays are broken no bottle holder.
Clock in the bus runs one hour late.
We have to wait for the coach to come to the stop.
Primarily the reception staff at the office is very rude
Charles_S, Jun 2026
It was. Great experience. We got there quickly and left quickly. We could have used a little more time in Windsor.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Guests,
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that you had a great experience and that the journey was efficient. We appreciate your feedback about wanting a little more time in Windsor, and we’ll share this with our team.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans
Dominique_V, Jun 2026
The tour was a success in that we were driven in a comfy transport from the meeting location to the destination. The castle was great and the surrondong town was super cute with lots of shops and restaurants. There were a few hiccups though. The transport did not use AC going to the destination which led a lot of guests to feeling quite hot on the way. There was much communication from the accompanying guide which led to some confusion. We would just stop and wonder what was going on. The staff at the castle were great though and they gave you a great audio tour via headset.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Dominique,
we thank you for you review and feedback, and are delighted to hear your satisfaction towards Windsor castle and their staff.
we will speak to the coach company in regards to fixing their air conditioning unit in order to ensure comfort for all passengers on our tours.
we will aim to make our tour guides more organised and engaging in order to avoid the same mistakes and confusion.
- Even Evens team
JOAN_H, Jun 2026
Our guide never said a thing until we got to Windsor Castle. Then he told us where to meet him at the end. He asked whether we could hear him, and I said no. He continued to talk in the same voice, so we couldn’t hear him. He didn’t have any kind of flag, and it was really hard to follow him. I really wasn’t impressed .
Gregory_L, May 2026
Essentially no information given by your operator. There was a young chap who sat in the front of the motor coach who watched videos on his computer. I’d expect he would have at least delivered some information about the castle or the neighboring village on the ride in.
Otherwise, the coach was air conditioned and timely. The check in person at Evan Evans was very friendly and helpful and the waiting area was comfortable including toilets and a water cooler .
Alessia_C, May 2026
We were not told of closing times of the attractions therefore resulting in my group to miss out on the Chapel. The tour guide SHOULD have told us of the times and which attractions he recommends to start first. I felt our guide was inexperienced and only handed us the wristbands and said "ok you guys are free to go". We only had 2 hours to tour Windows Castle and the Chapel. Once we arrived at 2 30 and by the time we got to the grounds we had very minimal time to tour the attractions. Would not recommend this experience given the prices we payed after our dollar conversion
Katherine_M, May 2026
The castle was beautiful. I wish we would have been told when booking that St George’s Chapel was closed. I don't know if it's closed every Sunday but that's the day we went and it was closed.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Katherine_M
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beauty of the castle. We understand your disappointment about St George’s Chapel being closed on Sunday, and we appreciate your feedback. We’ll work on making this information clearer during booking to help future guests plan their visit.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Tours
Anna_D, May 2026
Coach bus was very nice but don't expect anything other then entrance tickets, audio guide and a ride. I thought there was going to be comments by the guide on the ride but there was not.
Laurie_S, May 2026
Very convenient and an expedited way to see Windsor from central London. Would have like an additional 45 min in the tour as it took 30 min or so to get through security and collect audio device- felt a bit rushed and no real time to shop or grab a quick bite to eat. Bus was efficient and nice
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Laurie_S
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the tour a convenient and efficient way to visit Windsor from central London.
We appreciate your comments regarding timing at the start of the visit. Security checks and audio device collection can occasionally take a bit longer, and we understand how that can impact the time available to explore, shop, or grab a bite. Your suggestion of allowing a little extra time is very helpful and will be shared with the team for consideration.
We’re pleased to know you found the coach efficient and comfortable, and that overall you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts—we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future!
Evan Evans Tours
Adrienne_G, May 2026
I was pretty disappointed with service. I have travelled with Viator for years and a few days ago accidentally booked and paid for this trip using the wrong date. Within 10 minutes I messaged and asked to change the date. They did not do this despite my history with them and the fact that they didn’t need to refund but just alter the date. Won’t use Viator again not recommend them as I have done for years. No loyalty on their part sadly.
Rita, May 2026
The tour to Windsor Castle with Evan Evan’s Tour company was very dissapointing. We have had very good results using Viator in the past but not this time. Our tour guide has very little to say and when he spoke we couldn’t hear him unless we were right beside him. He didn’t add any value to our experience and we felt rushed. We had difficulty following him to the entrance to the castle entrance because of the crowds and missed some of his instructions as a result. The allotted time to tour the castle was not enough and we felt that he was rushing to get back to London which was about 30 minutes less that the tour was advertised to be. Friends of ours booked the same tour through Viator and their experience was much different and with another tour company.they were given more time at the castle and their guide gave them interesting information on the ride from London to Windsor.
Marc_S, May 2026
Not really a tour just transportation……………………………………………….. zxxxxxxzxxxxxxxxxcccccxxccxccccccccccccccc
Alyssa_M, May 2026
Really cool experience. Self Guided with audio along the way. Once on the property plenty of guides located in each room to answer any question you may have. Very informative and beautiful to see.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Alyssa_M
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the self-guided experience and found the audio tour both informative and engaging. It’s great to know our on-site guides helped bring the history and beauty of the property to life for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans Tour again soon!
Tim_V, Apr 2026
This trip was fine but our other two trips were canceled at the last minute. I will never use Viator agay
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the cancelled trips and understand how frustrating last-minute changes can be. While we’re pleased that this particular tour met expectations, we regret that the overall experience impacted your impression.
As your booking was made via Viator, cancellations and related communications are sometimes managed directly through their platform. That said, we completely understand your disappointment and will share your comments internally.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Tours
Marianne_K, Apr 2026
This tour included transportation and admission to Windsor Castle period! The tour guide was not engaging,, lost half the group on way to castle and never pointed out a single historical fact or site on hour transit. No signage in bus, told us to take a picture on our cell phones. Easily could have been done on our own but was reasonably priced. i guess you get what you pay for!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not match your expectations regarding the level of guidance provided. While some of our tours include guided commentary throughout the journey, others operate as transport and admission experiences with limited live guiding, and this can vary depending on the specific product booked.
That said, we understand how important clear communication and expectations are, and your comments about the experience, group coordination, and onboard information have been noted and will be shared with our team for review.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Tours
Glen_H, Apr 2026
Very interesting trip. Bus ride was nice. Couldn't do the trip on your own for the price I paid. A glimpse into royalty through birth rather then what is earned in ones
own life.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Glen_H
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the trip interesting and enjoyed the comfortable coach journey.
It’s also great to know you felt the experience offered good value and a unique insight into the history and traditions you encountered along the way.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Evan Evans Tours
lhjuren, Apr 2026
Travel was very easy and comfortable. They are very precise on time and give clear instructions. I would suggest seeing the Chapel before the castle, as the Chapel closed at 4:00.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear lhjuren
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the travel easy, comfortable, and well organised, and that the timing and instructions were clear throughout your experience.
We also appreciate your helpful tip about visiting the Chapel earlier in the day due to its closing time—feedback like this is very useful for future guests planning their visit.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Evan Evans Tours
Linda_F, Apr 2026
Great bus service, easy to redeem my Viator voucher, we were guided to castle received our wrist bands, and received headsets for audio tour. We did have people return late to bus about 15 minutes bus waited so returned us back a little late
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Linda_F
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the bus service convenient and that redeeming your Viator voucher was easy. It’s great that the process at the castle, including receiving wristbands and audio headsets, helped make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
We also appreciate your understanding regarding the slight delay on return due to passengers arriving back late. We always aim to run on time while ensuring everyone has a fair and complete experience.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Evan Evans Tours
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