Self-Guided Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle

London 10 hours 30 minutes

Get a glimpse inside the residence of Her Majesty the Queen on a self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, only available for eight weeks of the year. As well as enjoying access to both royal landmarks, you'll be escorted to Buckingham Palace by a tour representative and transported to and from Windsor Castle by a driver. Ideal for independent travelers, this package allows you to explore each regal residence at your own pace.


10.5-hour self-guided tour of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle from London

Ideal for independent travelers and first-time visitors

Glimpse the inside of Buckingham Palace on a self-guided tour, only available eight weeks per year

Explore Windsor Castle, another official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, independently

Return transfers from central London to Windsor are included

Small-group tour limited to nine people

Entry to Windsor Castle

Entry to Buckingham Palace

Multimedia guide in multiple languages

Transportation to Windsor by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

Gratuities

Food and beverages unless stated differently

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Once booked, this tour cannot be cancelled
  • You must meet the Golden Tours representative outside Queens Gallery to be able to enter Buckingham Palace.
  • To join the Windsor Castle tour you must go to Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way in Victoria.
  • St. George’s Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
  • During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
  • Buckingham Palace tickets purchased from Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.
  • For safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms. They must be checked in and reclaimed at the exit. Baby-carriers are available for loan.
  • A one-way system operates along the entire visitor route for safety reasons.
  • Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
  • Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace on (+44) (0)303 123 7324
  • Use of mobile phones are permitted in the Palace garden. Mobile phones must be switched off elsewhere on the visitor route.
  • 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
  • Photography is not permitted inside Buckingham Palace.
  • Clients that require mobility access must book directly with Buckingham Palace.
  • Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day.
  • Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A walking tour of the town will take place instead
  • Sunday, 16 June 2024 - State Apartments closed
4 Buckingham Gate, London, England, SW1E 6JP Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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