🏨 Windsor Castle Heathrow Airport Private Layover Activity

Windsor Castle Heathrow Airport Private Layover

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From $817.92

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Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The world's famous, largest and oldest romantic castle is closer than you think! Turn your boring waiting time into a lifetime journey. Let me take you to the world's oldest inhabited castle, home of chivalry and the romance. Windsor Castle is only 20 minutes away from Heathrow. Why wait, lets hit it!

During your layover:

We will explore this oldest and the largest inhabited castle in the world,
We will learn how Windsor Castle was transformed into an ostentatious palace,
We will see how Monarchs added their own style and ambition to the different elegant rooms.
We will hear how this palace of romance restored royal fortunes of the King who lost his head,
Windsor Castle's Inner Hall has been revealed to the public for the first time since its closure in 1866. Find out more about the project to reinstate the Georgian visitor entrance below.

If you need to be transferred to another airport, the city or port, just tell us. We'll take you there too.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Private transportation

Some local treats will be offered as a sample during the tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch

Windsor Castle admission tickets

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
For healthier travel experience, we will be upgrading our standard vehicles to SUVs, MPVs and Vans for 8 people or less and 16 or 33 seater minibuses for 9 people or more, both options at no extra cost. All vehicles steam cleaned.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Windsor

Lively activities, trendy shopping, luxury labels and exquisite cuisine. Welcome to The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a 1000 year of Royal Heritage. It's only 20 minutes away from Heathrow International Airport. Royal Windsor Borough offers more than imagination. A wonderful area is full of history, heritage and hidden gems. What's more? Boutique accommodation and beautiful scenery rather than spending dull hours at the airport...

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. Together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, it is one of the principal official residences of the British monarch. Windsor Castle is located in the Berkshire town of Windsor, in the Thames Valley to the west of London. Queen Elizabeth II spends many weekends of the year at Windsor Castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. Windsor Castle dates back to the time of William the Conqueror. Most of the kings and queens of England have had a direct influence on the construction and evolution of Windsor Castle, which has been their garrison, fortress, home, official palace, and sometimes prison. The castle's history and that of the British monarchy are inextricably linked. Chronologically the history of the castle can be traced through the reigns of the monarchs who have occupied it. When the country has been at peace Windsor Castle has been expanded by the additions of large and grand apartments; when the country has been at war the castle has been more heavily fortified. This pattern has continued to the present day. Queen Elizabeth II decided in 1952 to make Windsor her principal weekend retreat. The private apartments which had not been properly occupied since the era of Queen Mary were renovated and further modernised, and the Queen, Prince Philip and their two children took up residence. This arrangement has continued to the present day. On 20 November 1992 a fire which began in the Queen's private chapel quickly spread. The fire raged for 15 hours until it had destroyed nine of the principal staterooms, and severely damaged over 100 more - in all the larger part of the upper ward. One-fifth of the floor space of the Windsor Castle was damaged - an area of 9,000 square metres. The restoration program took five years to complete, 70% of it funded by the decision to open to the public for the first time the staterooms of Buckingham Palace. The total cost of repairing the damage was £37 million (the US $59.2 million). The restoration was undertaken at no additional cost to the British taxpayer. So successful was the Windsor Castle restoration due to the faithfulness to the original plans and decorations, the distinction between old Windsor Castle and new is hard to detect. Explore the most significant jewel of our heritage by Tourope UK's top blue badge guides today.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Eton

If the time of your layover permits we can proceed to beautiful Eton. Eton is a smaller town, dominated by Eton College, an old public school that trains many English people, those that become politicians, judges and diplomats. Eton, the famous school for boys, where Princes William and Harry both participated, as well as boys dressed in traditional Black Tails, and Runnymede, signed in 1215 by the Magna Carta. Today, you will enjoy your day at two major Royal highlights in Greater London during your layover in London.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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