Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Escorted Tour from London
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Get a rare glimpse inside the King of England's official residence at Buckingham Palace before heading to the largest, continuously occupied castle in Europe and ancestral home of the monarchy at Windsor.
• Enjoy a rare glimpse of the inside of Buckingham Palace
• See important rooms, including the Throne Room and White Drawing Room
• Discover Windsor Castle, almost 1000 years ancestral home of the British monarchy
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2025
Tour Starts: 9:15 am, in front of Kings Gallery entrance/Tour Finishes: approximately 6:30 pm, London Victoria Train Station
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed
To enter Buckingham Palace there will be an airport style security check and bags larger than 45cm x 20cm x 30cm are not permitted
Windsor Castle part of the tour departs from Evan Evans office at 13:00. (please arrive not later than 12:45 to check in)
Transfer between Buckingham Palace and Evan Evans tours office is not provided (it is a 10-15 min walk)
Mobility Access at Buckingham Palace: Unfortunately we are unable to make bookings for guests wishing wheelchair or step free access. Visits to Buckingham Palace need to be made directly with Buckingham Palace
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Superior Coach
Buckingham Palace State Rooms Admission
Services of a Guest Service Assistant on tour
Windsor Castle Admission
Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Lunch
What To Expect
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of His Majesty The King, and is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world today. Each summer when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, visitors can enjoy the 19 magnificent State Rooms that provide the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining by members of the Royal Family. Visitors to the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will see the White Drawing Room, perhaps the most beautiful of all the State Rooms with its spectacular crystal chandelier, the Music Room, where guests are presented on the occasion of a State Visit, and the Throne Room, which was the setting for the formal photographs following the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel. The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Castle with a free multimedia tour. From October to March, visitors can also walk through the sumptuous Semi-State Apartments, which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century.
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Buckingham Palace & Windsor
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting visit to the palaces DE Buckingham and Windsor
Carlos C,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00It ES a good experience to visit the two palaces on the same day, as time is used. You have to walk a considerable distance DE (approximately 1.5 km) to the office of the operator Evan Evans, when leaving Buckingham Palace to take the tour bus to Windsor
Service didn't meet expectations for the tour group.
Matt W,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00While it was neat to see both historical sites, and it was nice to have all the tickets and reservations done for us, along with the transportation by bus, I don't think I would book through this group again in the future. The guides never introduced themselves and they only were there to get us into the sites. They didn't share any historical information at all before our visits. When we were done with Buckingham and ready to go to Windsor, we were required to walk about 10 minutes to a sketchy part of town to check in for the bus ride. The receptionist seemed very busy and quickly checked us in and handed us wrist bands and told us to wait outside. The interaction was quick and to the point, without much personable chatter. The drive to and from Windsor was a bit nerve-racking with how the bus and other vehicles narrowly missed each other on the roads. I understand very well now why locals tell tourists NOT to rent a car here. You're mainly paying for the convenience of tickets, reservations, quick access, and transportation. We also didn't have much time to explore Windsor by the time we arrived, only a little over two hours. Someone like me needs more time to explore all the magnificent areas of this castle. In my opinion, the cost didn't match the service. But seeing these places was amazing. I highly recommend you visit both Buckingham and Windsor, but make sure you do them on separate days and devote most of your day to Windsor if you enjoy exploring all the rooms and artwork.
Terrible tour
Sandra K,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
1.00What a terrible tour! It is just an overpriced bus ride. No commentary at all at the destinations or on the bus. So poorly organised, nobody knew where they were supposed to be or what group they would be part of.
Great royal experience
vicki h,
Oct 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00We were a group of four and experienced a great tour. Our guide was excellent and was knowledgeable. The Buckingham Palace tour was worthwhile, we walked through on our own with an audio guide. The Palace is stately and the grounds are stunning! We had a short break in between to meet back up with the group to catch the coach to take us to Windsor Castle. The village was lovely and it was a shame we didn’t get to spend more time there. The castle did not disappoint. Make sure you visit St George’s chapel as suggested before heading up to the castle.
Long Day
Leslie C,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
4.00This tour is not for the faint of heart. It is a LONG day. We walked over 16k steps that day. The castles are beautiful but the time at Windsor was not enough to get through all the audio tour. Too much time between the end of Buckingham and the start of the Windsor tour. It is quite a walk leaving Buckingham and getting to the Evan Evan’s office. The bus should have been at the exit to pick us up.
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