Leave your central London hotel and travel west with your private driver to the royal town of Windsor, just under an hours drive away. Your exact itinerary is flexible, so you can customize your morning plans based on your preferences just let your driver know what you want to see in Windsor and then sit back and enjoy the drive!
The affluent town is best known as the site of Windsor castle the official residence of the Queen and a place well worth visiting (entry at your own expense). Covering an area of roughly 13 acres (5 hectares), Windsor Castles grounds include an impressive list of things to see, like the State Apartments and St Georges Chapel. Your guide will give you plenty of insider tips about the best areas of The castle to visit, should you wish to.
Windsors Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place daily, so you can try to catch it while exploring the town. Usually accompanied by a military band, soldiers march up the high street to Windsor Castle in colorful red tunics and bearskin hats, representing the pomp and ceremony of the British Royal Family that so intrigues visitors to England.
Near the town center is Windsor Great Park -- perfect for a walk or summers day picnic! Take a stroll along the famous Long Walk, a 2-mile (3-km) path bordered by symmetrical rows of beautiful trees and neat lawns.
Most itineraries include a drive to Eton, the historic little town just on the other side of the River thames from Windsor. See Eton college, where Princes William and Harry studied, and browse the towns endearing collection of independent shops. Alternatively, visit the nearby town of Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was sealed by King|s cross John in 1215.
Your independent Windsor tour finishes back at your hotel, or a central London location of your choice.
Windsor Independent Day Trip From London With Private Driver
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Pickup from your hotel
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy :
- If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Visit the charming town of Windsor on a 4-hour independent sightseeing trip from London. With a friendly private driver, your tour operates with a flexible itinerary, meaning you can decide what sights to see and where you want to go! Get insider tips for the best sights and shops to check out, and visit Windsors many attractions like Windsor Castle (own expense), the Long Walk or the nearby town of Eton.
Highlights
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Entry/Admission - Eton College
Entry/Admission - Windsor Castle
Entry/Admission - Windsor Great Park
Exclusions
Gratuities
Entry tickets
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Traveler Reviews
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Due to a misunderstanding; our driver left us in Windsor. Viator refunded half of the charge. We road the express train home.
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Ken was our guide and he was prompt, bright, personable and really knew his way around!! We really enjoyed his company as well as the tour!!!
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This was an independent trip and was driven by a private driver. We were on our own and had about 2 hours to explore and see the palace. There was really no time for anything more than that. While we appreciated the comfort of riding in a car, we were disappointed with the driver's contribution to this trip. He had very little to say and mostly complained that the company he worked for should have told us to be ready for pick up at 9 am instead of 10 am. It was obviously and inconvenience for him and he went on and on about his unhappiness with this. Made us feel nervous as though we had done something wrong when in fact it was his company that made this determination - not ours. Do not expect to have a leisurely stroll around Windsor - you will need to be ready to go and reviewing the castle grounds and what you want to see before hand will be helpful. Also, if you can preorder your entry tickets, it will be helpful and shave off precious time.
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The driver was prompt, polite and very patiently explained and answered all our queries.
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This tour was amazing!
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This tour, unfortunately, was not at all as it was described on the website. It was merely an over-priced ride to Windsor Castle. For starters, the website states that the tour begins at 9am. After waiting in the cold for quite a while, we called the tour company and were told it actually began at 10am. The driver was kind enough to arrive as soon as possible. When he arrived, we had no option to see any other sites in or around Windsor or Eton and, when we asked the driver about tips, he didn't have anything to offer. As some of the previous reviewers noted, their drivers provided information about what they were seeing along the way. Our driver gave no information at all along the drive, or any information about the Castle. Very disappointing.
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Driver arrived late,only because he claims his company does not start until 10am. Our trip was to start at 9am according to our Viator information. Driver then said his Company has inform you many times on this issue. I believe this miscommunication lead to less time at the Windsor,because of traffic.
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When we bought this package over the phone we were told the tickets to the castle were included. The driver had no clue about that so we ended up purchasing tickets after he dropped us off. The driver was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our 4 hours we spent st the castle.
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Our driver/guide was super. He adjusted our tour to meet our special needs. Could not been any better.
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Great getting to Windsor with a very knowledgable driver.