The best Windsor Castle tours from London

From late July to late September, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to the public so you can couple your visit to the Queen’s favourite castle with a tour of her official London residence. Take a peek inside the royal palace’s lavishly furnished State Rooms and look out for some of the Royal Collection’s greatest treasures on display. The tour is unescorted, accompanied by an audio guide and includes coach transfer between the palaces. Duration: nine hours (in summer only)

Visit a royal palace, decipher the mystery of a unique rock formation, and view the incredible remains of one of the greatest spas of the ancient world, on a day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Return coach travel from London and admissions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the Roman Baths are all included on this escorted tour with an experienced guide. Duration: 12 hours

Follow in the footsteps of Neolithic ancestors, royals and famous scholars, as you discover not one but three of England’s most historic sites: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Oxford. This day trip includes return coach travel from London, plus admissions to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. This is an escorted tour with an experienced guide. Duration: 11 hours

Visit Windsor Castle and experience the life of royalty before heading to the ancient Roman Baths in the city of Bath. Visit the Pump Rooms and sip the water to benefit from the fabled healing properties held inside. Admissions to both Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths is included. This is an escorted tour with coach travel between stops. Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes

Packed with ancient history, royal connections and quaint English towns, this day trip lets you take in four gorgeous locations: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath and lesser-known Lacock – with its beautiful abbey and old-world charm. Enjoy return coach travel from London and admissions to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. This is an escorted tour with an experienced guide. Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes

Uncover royal secrets at Windsor Castle, learn the fascinating theories behind Stonehenge, be charmed by the medieval city of Salisbury and experience beautiful Bath and its impressive architecture. Transport by air-conditioned coach, entry tickets to Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Windsor Castle, a walking tour of Bath, and a professional guide are all included. Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes 

Visit Windsor Castle’s famous State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St George’s Chapel on this afternoon tour which includes return coach travel from London and entry to the castle. The tour of the castle is unescorted, accompanied by an audio guide and lasts approximately two hours. Duration: five hours

Explore the picture-pretty town of Windsor at your own pace, with its independent shops, gorgeous riverside location and famous castle. This day trip includes return rail travel from London and entry to Windsor Castle. The tour of the castle is unescorted, accompanied by an audio guide and lasts approximately two hours. Duration: open-ended