Windsor Castle Tours

• Windsor Castle – Royal Palace & Medieval Castle. Home to Queen Elizabeth II. Treasure trove of spectacular paintings and furniture. Spiritual home of the highest order of chivalry, namely The Order of the Garter. Let us show you round, making sure you get a good place to see the Changing of the Guard and bringing the stories of this magnificent royal palace to life. Want to include Evensong INSIDE the glorious quire of the chapel? Just let us know when you book with us. (Double click on image to enlarge)
• Frogmore House & Mausoleum – within the private grounds of Windsor Castle lies Frogmore House, charming royal residence with beautiful gardens and Frogmore Mausoleum, final resting place of Queen Victoria and her beloved Prince Albert. Open to individuals just twice a year, but more often to groups. Tours are conducted by In-House Guides only, we would accompany you.Enquire about groups.

Windsor Town

• Windsor Town Walk – Stunning and compact. Nestled along the imposing medieval castle walls, the town is perfect for a guided walk with plenty of royal tales of its own. The cobbled area has buildings dating back to the 1400s and the breathtaking view down the 4 km tree-lined Long Walk is only a couple of minutes away. Add the river Thames and the Victorian Railway Station, not to mention Eton and it’s quite a story! (Double click on image to enlarge)
• Windsor Ghost Walk - best at dusk when the shadows of the night take you to a twilight spirit world. Can be combined with Town Walk.
• King Henry VIII Walk - Come and explore the life and loves of King Henry VIII on a new walking tour of the Town and Castle at Windsor. Coinciding with and finishing at the Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition in The Drawings Gallery, Windsor Castle 8/4/2009 – 18/4/2010 (see News).
• Windsor Treasure Hunt - Great for groups – this Treasure Hunt takes you all over this beautiful town and uncovers much of its past and present in a fun way.
• Pubs - If there’s time, do ask to include a pub stop on your walk when you book.
• Shopping - With shopping to rival many London destinations, don’t forget to ask us to build time in your itinerary!
• Restaurants - After all that fresh air, you may like to end your guided walk at one of the town’s many eateries. We can give you some ideas, just ask when you book.
• Further Itinerary Ideas - River boat trip, open-top double decker bus, horse carriage rides, Windsor Wheel (Summer), Windsor Castle, Eton & College.

Windsor Great Park

• Windsor Great Park Guided Cycling Tours -this is exploring on a much larger scale! Vast forest and parkland, with deer, ancient oak trees, national plant collections, lakes, statues, a village and even polo fields!
• • The Long Walk - stunning tree-lined avenue stretching for over 2.5 miles/4 km from Windsor Castle into the Great Park (view only - no cycling on Long Walk.)
  • Savill Garden - woodland gardens with many specimens, greenhouses and formal areas. Award-winning Welcome Centre with Plant Shop and Café. (Entry fee to Garden). (Double click on image to enlarge)
  • Smith’s Lawn Polo Fields - home to the Guards Polo club. Regular practice and matches in summer on the majestic lawns.
  • The Village - set around the cricket pitch and close to the elusive equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II. If you know where to look, you can even get a cup of tea.
  • Valley Gardens - (on foot) large hillside area with interest throughout the year: daffodils, camellias, heather, azaleas (see Punch Bowl below), rhododendrons and many more.
  • Punch Bowl - (on foot) a hillside rising steeply from Virginia Water: a breathtaking sea of colour end April/May as the resident azaleas take centre stage. Prepare to be stunned!.
  • Virginia Water - (only Mon-Fri on quiet days) beautiful lake with waterside paths, a waterfall, a Canadian Totem Pole, ancient ruins from Leptis Magna in Libya and of course spectacular views.
  • Windsor Farm Shop & Café – peruse the produce, primarily from the Royal Estates eg Windsor, Sandringham and Highgrove, or have coffee and cake in the café. (A drive or walk away from the main public Great Park.)

  Eton & Dorney
  

  • Eton Town Walk - eclectic mix of ancient and modern, every day and exclusive on this medieval High Street. Ask us to include the splendid skyline view of Windsor Castle when you book (weather permitting). See many of the school buildings belonging to Eton College and keep an eye out for the boys in their elegant uniform.
  • Eton College - take a look inside the oldest part of the school dating back to the 1440s including the original school room and the chapel. Tours are conducted by In-House Guides only, we would accompany you. (Double click on image to enlarge)
  • Dorney Lake - if there are no events on, we can usually get permission for coaches to drive in and view this magnificent rowing lake built by Eton College and venue for several events in 2012.
  • Dorney Court - fine Tudor Manor House with 13th century church, a gem in any itinerary. Asparagus lovers should book for May! Tours are conducted by In-House Guides only, we would accompany you.

  River Thames
  

  • River Cruises - Hop aboard a scheduled sail for fabulous views of Windsor Castle and Racecourse. If you want to charter your own boat, we can help with ideas for which hotels have riverside landings, refreshments (eg cream tea, champagne & canapes) and provide a commentary if you would like.
  • Swan Upping - come with us and we will show you the ancient annual ceremony in July to count and inspect the new baby swans for the Queen. Running legs and shoes needed if you intend to follow to the first inspection! See “Calendar of Events” for this year’s dates. (Double click on image to enlarge).
  • Panoramic Coach Tour - include a stretch along the majestic river Thames, maybe from Marlow to Henley, home of the prestigious Henley Regatta and Leander Club.
  • Cookham - charming riverside village, home to the Stanley Spencer Gallery - 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death.
  • Runnymede - take a guided tour of the three memorials located here: Magna Carta remembering negotiations in 1215, the John F Kennedy Memorial and the RAF Memorial.

  Horse Racing

  • Ascot Races - let us take your group to Royal Ascot in June and ensure you see the Queen! Or how about one of the year’s many race meetings at the spectacular new Ascot Complex. New to racing? Tell us when booking and we will show you the ropes.
  • Windsor Races - come with us to the only island-based racecourse in the country, particularly fun are the Monday Night Race Meetings throughout the summer.

  Legoland – don’t want to get lost? Want a tour round Miniland London? A guide can even be arranged for Legoland.