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Discover two of the United Kingdom's most iconic royal residences on this full-day excursion from London. Explore the historic Windsor Castle and visit the elegant State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy in the capital.
Enjoy a day dedicated to the history and traditions of the British monarchy by visiting two of its most important residences: Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
Your first stop will be Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied royal residence in the world. With more than 900 years of history, this magnificent castle has been home to 40 monarchs since the time of William the Conqueror. Thanks to the early departure from London, you will have the opportunity to be among the first visitors of the day and explore the magnificent State Apartments, admire the royal collections and discover the historic St George's Chapel, the setting for important royal ceremonies.
After your visit, you will have time to enjoy the charming surroundings of Windsor, a traditional English town filled with historic streets, shops and old pubs.
In the afternoon, you will return to London to visit Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy. During your visit to the State Rooms, you will admire some of the most important rooms used by the Royal Family for official receptions, ceremonies and State occasions. You will also have the opportunity to view numerous works of art and valuable decorative pieces that form part of the British Royal Collection.
The visit concludes with a walk along the south side of the Royal Gardens, where you can admire the ornamental lake and the elegant outdoor spaces of the palace.
During the summer season, you may also enjoy the special exhibition "The King's Tour Artists", featuring more than 70 works from His Majesty The King's personal collection, many of which are being displayed to the public for the first time.
An essential experience for those wishing to discover some of the most representative sites in the history of the British monarchy.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure
● Boarding begins at 07:30 am and departure is scheduled for 07:45 am
● The return journey from Windsor to London is scheduled for approximately 01:00 pm
● There is no dedicated lunch stop. Passengers are advised to purchase food or refreshments before departing Windsor for Buckingham Palace
● The tour ends outside Buckingham Palace. Victoria Station is approximately a 5-minute walk away
● Both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace have mandatory security screening for all visitors
● Large bags, suitcases and bulky luggage are not permitted
● Bicycles, folding bicycles, scooters and skateboards are not permitted
● The use or transport of drones and large photographic or video equipment is not permitted
● Weapons, personal defence items, fireworks, explosives and flammable liquids are strictly prohibited
● Baby strollers are not permitted
● Foldable wheelchairs are accepted; however, passengers must be able to board and disembark independently due to steps required to access the transport
● The usual group size is up to 50 passengers, although it may vary depending on the operating date
● During certain periods of the year, visitors may enjoy the special exhibition "The King's Tour Artists" at Buckingham Palace
● The schedules indicated are approximate and may be modified due to operational reasons, traffic conditions or circumstances beyond the provider's control
● This tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate during the low season (November to March)
● The activity may be affected by circumstances beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of, or damage to, personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Admission to Windsor Castle
✔ Admission to Buckingham Palace
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Victoria Coach Station – Gate 19
164 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom