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Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour of Windsor
Highlights
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket to explore Windsor
- See Windsor Castle, Eton college and Holy Trinity Church
- Follow in the footsteps of Prince Harry and Megan Markle
- Audio-guide and free Wi-Fi onboard
- Add a River Cruise and entry to Windsor Castle
Inclusions
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- You can cancel up to midnight (UK time), the night before departure and get a refund in full.
- Customers can board the tour from any of the 10 stops along the route.
- Download the free Golden Tours City Guide App to see full bus timings and guide your way around Windsor.
Description
Windsor is a world-famous town situated just west of London. Its origins date back over 1000 years, when William the Conqueror built Windsor Castle — the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
A 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour will ensure that you see all of the must-see sites around the royal town. Take a stroll down the Long Walk on your way to visit the Castle. Test your knowledge at Eton College, famous for educating many UK Prime Ministers and members of the Royal family. Visit the Holy Trinity Church, Frogmore House and Gardens or relax with afternoon tea on one of the many cobbled streets.
The audio-guide onboard will tell you all of the famous facts and hidden secrets about Windsor, enhancing your visit to this historical English town. You can hop on and off at any of the 10 stops.
Click here to view route map
Windsor Castle
Overlooking the charming Windsor town, Windsor Castle was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and covers an area of 13 acres. Visit the castle to find out why royals have lived here for centuries and to see the lavish State Apartments, St George’s Chapel and the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
River Cruise
Enjoy a delightful 40-minute cruise along the majestic River Thames, taking in wonderful and uninterrupted views of the historic Windsor Castle. Along the way, you’ll also see Eton College, which was attended by both Prince William and Harry, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and the Brocas Meadows.
Schedule
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
First Bus: 9:45am from Theatre Royal, Thames Street
Last Bus: 5:45pm from Theatre Royal, Thames Street for a complete loop
Frequency: Every 60 mins
An alternative way to find each Bus Stop location is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box in Windsor where you will find each bus stop. These can be found here
River Cruise
Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
March to October, boat departs every 30 minutes
November to February, boat departs every 60 minutes
Departure Location: Windsor Promenade, Barry Avenue, Windsor SL41 1QX
Show your Boat Ride e-ticket to board.
Windsor Castle
Thursday to Monday, 10:00 with last admission at 15:30. Windsor Castle is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Semi-State Rooms at Windsor Castle will not open in October as scheduled this year.
St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
Windsor Castle closures: As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice.
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday
- 24-26 December Castle closed
