Best of Royal London tour with Windsor Castle
Attractions & guided tours

Best of Royal London tour with Windsor Castle

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Thursday and Saturday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours 45 minutes
Do this because
  • Discover the highlights of royal London in a single morning
  • Enjoy a tour of at Buckingham Palace, the residence of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
  • Visit Windsor and Eton
What to expect

See the best that royal London has to offer in a single morning. Begin your day at the famed and somewhat infamous Tower, a former prison and execution site of three Queens of England. Your early morning visit means you will be among the first to enter the Jewel House and view the spectacular crown jewels, which have been held here and locked up for safekeeping every night for the last 600 years. During your visit you will also be able to see the famous white tower, where it is said that the ‘Princes in the Tower’ were held and supposedly murdered by their Uncle Richard III to usurp the throne from their father, King Edward IV.

Then it’s time to step aboard a relaxing river shuttle as the tour heads up the Thames. Enjoy the sights as your guide points out major landmarks as you coast by. Arrive at the embankment and follow your guide on a short stroll to see the changing of the guards. This world-famous ceremony takes place either at Buckingham Palace or at Horse Guards Parade, depending on the day. Your guide will make sure you are in a prime position to enjoy the best views at this crowded event. Your guide will bring this experience to life with colorful commentary, other travelers miss, regarding the history and pageantry behind the ceremony as the Queen’s Foot Guards, with their red tunics and unmistakable bearskin hats, march to Buckingham Palace. (Please note that this experience is subject to weather conditions.)

End your tour at Buckingham Palace, the residence of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and see the famous balcony where the royal family appears during major events. This tour is the best way to spend a morning in London – learning and laughing along with your local guide. At the end of your tour, ask your guide for some lunch recommendations and enjoy some free time to try traditional English fare before continuing your journey in the footsteps of royalty - by visiting Windsor Castle.

Meet your guide at a central London station and with your pre-booked tickets handed to you, you can leisurely board your train to the quaint village of Windsor. Settle comfortably into your seat as the scenic English countryside drifts by, accompanied by your guide’s entertaining introduction to Windsor and its proud royal history. On arrival at Windsor, feeling relaxed and refreshed, you will be eager to explore this authentically English town with your enthusiastic guide. Meander through cobbled lanes bordered by black and white Tudor edifices and peek through traditional blown-glass windows as your guide offers fascinating insight into life alongside the British Royal Family. They are not the only beloved English figures to have an association with this picturesque town, however – Shakespeare walked these very streets and used them as the setting for his play The Merry Wives of Windsor.

More tales of the luminaries of British life await as your guide show you Eton, home of the most famous school in England, Eton College. This charming town was the playground of some of the most recognizable figures in British history as young boarders at Eton – Prime Ministers, writers George Orwell and Ian Fleming, and of course, Princes William and Harry. Your guide will educate you on what life is like for these schoolboys, as well as enlightening you about some of their more eccentric traditions still in use today.

Having seen the town where the young princes lived, it’s now time to visit the home of their grandmother – Windsor Castle. A treasure trove of royal history, the splendor of this palace will reveal itself to you as you are expertly steered through its rooms by your audio guide. Explore the ornate State Apartments where visiting dignitaries are hosted among artworks by Rembrandt and Rubens. Delight in Queen Mary’s dollhouse, a perfect miniature of an aristocratic home lavishly furnished with the finest of tiny handmade artifacts. Admire the intricate Gothic architecture of St. George’s Chapel, final resting place of monarchs including King Henry VIII. At the turn of every palatial corridor, another royal jewel lays waiting to be unearthed by you.

At the end of your tour you'll be free to revisit places of interest or explore even further, before you return at leisure to London using your flexible train tickets.

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What's included
  • check VIP Early Access to Tower of London including opening ceremony
  • check Tickets to the Tower of London
  • check Boat cruise on the River Thames
  • check Guided walking tour from Embankment to Buckingham Palace
  • check Changing of the Guard (weather permitting)
  • check Guided visit of the towns of Windsor and Eton
  • check Entrance tickets and audio-guided visit of Windsor Castle
  • check Return train tickets
  • check Expert tour guide
  • check Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Food/beverages
Where

Waterloo station, London

Meeting point:
Your guide will meet you under the clock at Waterloo train station. This is a four-faced clock in the center of the main concourse. The guide will be holding a sign with the tour name for easy recognition.
What to remember
  • Please note that due to the pandemic, the Tower of London sometimes opens 1hour later. For this reason, we've had to postponeour departure time by 1hour during these periods. If your tour starts later than 9am, we regret that due to time constraints, the changing of the guardsceremony cannot be included in the itinerary and will be replaced with an extended walking tour.
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
  • Regretfully this tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. Also, group tours are unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
  • London's tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
  • These are tours that involve a reasonable amount of walking. For this reason, comfortable shoes for all guests is recommended
  • Please note that due to work being undertaken, Queen Mary's Doll's House is closed to visitors until further notice.
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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