Royal London & Windsor Full Day Tour
Highlights
- See London's most iconic sights and landmarks
- Learn interesting little-known facts about London
- Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony*
- Discover the picturesque town of Windsor with its historic architecture and Royal heritage
- Explore historical Windsor Castle
- Visit St. George’s Chapel, the famous setting of many Royal weddings
What's included
- Expert Blue Badge Guide
- Superior Coach
- Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board
- Entrance to Windsor Castle
- Personal Audio Headset
- An immersive, complimentary audio-guide available in Spanish, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Korean
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Lunch
Overview
Panoramic Tour of London
Your day begins with a relaxing panoramic drive through London with your expert tour guide. Along the way, your guide will regale you with interesting stories and facts about London's long history.
On this scenic morning journey through the city of Westminster, you will see all of London's most iconic sights, including Westminster Abbey, the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben' and much, much more!
Changing of the Guard Ceremony*
At Buckingham Palace, we will stop to watch a ceremony that is the epitome of the pomp and pageantry for which Britain is famous for around the world.
Elite soldiers from the British military, also known as the Household Division, have been dutifully guarding the monarch since 1660. During the ceremony, immaculately turned out guards from the New Guard arrive to assume responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace.
Accompanied by a regimental marching band, the soldiers of the Household Division are instantly recognisable in their bearskin caps and scarlet tunics.
Historic Windsor
In the afternoon discover this historic town set in a glorious riverside location famous for its links to the British crown. Wander through the cobbled streets and browse the quaint tea rooms and shopping arcades as your Expert Guide brings the history of this historic town to life.
Windsor Castle
Your expert Guide will lead you to Windsor Castle, a favoured weekend retreat of Queen Elizabeth II and the largest, continuously occupied castle in the world. Explore more than 900 years of history at this royal residence and ancestral home of the British royal family.
Inside the State Apartments, you will have the chance to explore the same rooms used today by The King and members of the Royal Family. The rooms here were intended to rival the Palace of Versailles in France, and paintings by renowned artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens adorn the walls.
Set within the grounds of Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV. When visiting make sure you look up and admire the stone ceiling, which was added by Henry VII.
The Chapel has been the location of many royal weddings including TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank.
Within the Chapel are the tombs of 11 monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II, George VI, Henry VIII and Charles I.
London Victoria Train Station
Your Tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by National Rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.
Operates
November - March: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
April - October: Thursday to Monday
WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024
Additional Information
• Royal London morning tour Starts: 9:00 am, Victoria Coach Station (boarding from 8:30 am) and finishes: 12:00 pm approx. Victoria Train Station
• Royal Windsor afternoon tour Starts: 1:00 pm, Evan Evans office (boarding from 12:45 pm) and finishes: 6:30 pm approx. Victoria Train Station
• There will be approximately 45 minutes free time for lunch in the Victoria area between the morning Royal London tour and the afternoon Royal Windsor tour
• The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (subject to availability)
• If there is no Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we see the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade instead
• St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Sundays. On occasion the State Apartments may be closed
• We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
• Guests are provided with personal audio headsets so distancing can be maintained when listening to the guide's live commentary
• Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols (https://evanevanstours.com/travel-guide/experts-in-sightseeing/travel-health/)
Know before you go
Boarding: Commences 15 minutes prior to departure. On Board Our Coaches: There are no toilets and no hot drinks or hot food are allowed (cold drinks & odourless food are allowed). Privacy Policy: Please visit www.evanevanstours.com/privacy-policy/
Cancellation policy
A full refund or date change will be offered up to 24 hours before travel.
