Self-Guided Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Tour

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Visit Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on this unescorted tour! Meet your Golden Tours representative at 9:30am (departure 9:45am) in Victoria who will escort you to Buckingham Palace (10-minute walk). Buckingham Palace – Special Timed Entry With Audio Guide. Special timed entry ensures a breathtaking visit to the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. At 1:30pm clients will make their own way to our offices in Victoria for the Windsor Castle tour departing at 1:45pm. Departing from central London, your driver will take you straight to Windsor Castle for an extended visit. Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and round tower, it’s easy to see why it’s the King’s favourite weekend residence. This tour is unescorted.

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