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Windsor Castle Tickets
Overview
Visit Windsor Castle, a working royal palace where the areas available can vary by date. Explore the spaces included with your selected admission ticket and use the official visitor calendar for current opening, closure, chapel and accessibility information before travelling.
Tour's Features
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Russian
Mandarin
Japanese
Brazilian
Highlights
- Explore the visitor areas included on your selected date.
- See the State Apartments when they are open to visitors.
- Visit St George’s Chapel when the official programme permits.
- Use the official calendar rather than treating ceremonies or rooms as guaranteed.
Itinerary
Explore Windsor Castle’s visitor route, which can include the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel when open. Rooms and access arrangements vary by date.
Enter the Historic Castle
Step inside Windsor Castle and begin exploring its impressive collection of historic spaces. Founded in the 11th century, the castle has played an important role in British history for generations and remains one of the country's most recognisable landmarks.
Explore the State Apartments
Continue into the magnificent State Apartments, where grand interiors, historic furnishings and artworks showcase the ceremonial side of royal life. Admire pieces from the Royal Collection and see rooms that have been used for official occasions and important events.
Discover Royal Treasures
Take time to appreciate the remarkable art, furniture and decorative details found throughout the castle. A multimedia guide is available in several languages, offering additional context about the rooms, royal traditions and stories connected with Windsor Castle.
Visit St George's Chapel
Enter St George’s Chapel, closely associated with the British monarchy and the final resting place of several monarchs. Admission is included with Windsor Castle entry, subject to visitor access and chapel opening arrangements.
Experience Windsor's Royal Heritage
As you continue through the castle, gain a deeper appreciation of its long connection with British kings and queens. Discover how Windsor Castle has served as a royal residence, ceremonial setting and historic landmark throughout the centuries.
Enjoy the Castle Grounds
Take in views across the castle grounds and surrounding Windsor landscape. Allow yourself time to appreciate the architecture and atmosphere of this royal setting before completing your visit.
Complete Your Windsor Castle Experience
Finish your visit with a final look around this royal residence. Whether you are interested in British history, royal traditions, architecture or historic attractions, Windsor Castle offers a visitor experience in Windsor.
Book your Windsor Castle Tickets and experience the State Apartments, St George's Chapel and centuries of fascinating British royal history.
What's Included
What's Included
The ticket includes admission to Windsor Castle and a multimedia guide in the languages listed for the selected ticket.
- Admission to Windsor Castle.
- Multimedia guide in the languages listed for the selected ticket.
Schedule
Castle opening hours and access can change by date. Confirm the date-specific visitor calendar before travel.
- January–February: Thursday to Monday, 10:00–16:15; last admission 15:00.
- March–October: Thursday to Monday, 10:00–17:15; last admission 16:00.
- November–December: Thursday to Monday, 10:00–16:15; last admission 15:00.
- Location: Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ. Nearest stations: Windsor and Eton Central or Windsor and Eton Riverside.
Redemption Info
Use the voucher at the redemption point listed for this experience and keep the issued ticket where required.
- Exchange the booking voucher for a ticket.
- The voucher expires after exchange.
- Misplaced tickets are not refunded.
Know Before You Go
Bring the e-ticket and allow for date-specific access restrictions. Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and parts may close at short notice.
- As a working royal palace, the Castle is used for state ceremonies and official entertaining, and closures can occur at short notice.
- St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Children under 5 go free.
- An e-ticket is provided for this activity.
- The page lists regular closures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 25 and 26 December.
- On Sundays, visitors cannot enter St George’s Chapel or view the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II.
- During winter months, five Semi-State Rooms may be included in the visitor route. They are not open when the State Apartments are closed.
- Access to Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House may be limited on busy days.
Royal Windsor Afternoon Tea Bus:
- Guests may have to share tables.
- Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 and over – a valid ID will be required.
- There are no toilets on board.
- Wheelchair users can sit on the lower deck but will need to occupy one of the fixed-position seats.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 5s are not allowed.
- The route is subject to change due to road closures and traffic conditions.
- Some of the dishes on the menus may be subject to change.
- We cannot guarantee that all foods have not been in contact with nuts.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and modification terms for this experience:
A full refund is available when cancelled at least 24 hours before the activity start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Modifications must be requested by email at least 24 hours before the local start time.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the timetable due to public holidays, weather conditions, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy.
- We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard ticket includes entry to Windsor Castle and access to the available multimedia guide. The exact visitor route depends on the areas open on your selected date.
The multimedia guide is listed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.
The current page lists standard opening from Thursday to Monday. From January to February and November to December, the listed hours are 10:00am to 4:15pm, with last admission at 3:00pm. From March to October, the listed hours are 10:00am to 5:15pm, with last admission at 4:00pm. Recheck the current calendar before visiting.
The page lists regular closure on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as 25 and 26 December. Additional closures can occur at short notice because Windsor Castle is a working royal palace.
Yes. Windsor Castle is used for state ceremonies and official events, so the entire castle or individual visitor areas may close at short notice. Check the current visitor information before travelling.
St George’s Chapel forms part of the castle visitor experience when it is open. The chapel is closed to general visitors on Sundays because services take place throughout the day.
No. The page states that the Semi-State Rooms are included during the applicable winter period. They will not open when the State Apartments are closed.
No. Access to Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House may be limited on busy days.
The current ticket information states that children under five can enter free of charge. Confirm the correct participant selection while booking.
Yes. The page states that an e-ticket is issued for this activity.
Travellers must exchange the booking voucher for the applicable admission ticket. The voucher expires after it has been exchanged, so retain the issued ticket during the visit.
The venue address is Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. The page identifies Windsor and Eton Central and Windsor and Eton Riverside as the nearest railway stations.
A full refund is available when cancellation is completed at least 24 hours before the activity’s local start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Modification requests must also be made at least 24 hours before the start time and require contact by email.
Group Booking
For groups of 8 or more, please submit a group inquiry at booking@activity-crest.com. While discounted rates are not available for all tours, selected tours may qualify for special group pricing. Standard tours & activities are eligible for group discounts; however, attractions, passes, combo tickets, and related products are excluded.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours:
Due to the operational nature of hop-on hop-off bus tours and fluctuating daily demand, we cannot guarantee that all members of a group will be accommodated on the same bus at the same time. Seat availability varies by stop and service demand, and groups may be required to split across multiple buses and/or wait for subsequent departures.
All group members must redeem their vouchers together initially. Once redeemed, individual tickets will be issued, allowing travellers the flexibility to explore independently thereafter. The requirement to remain together applies only during the voucher redemption process when tickets are booked under a single reservation.
As we are unable to guarantee that larger groups can travel together as one unit, bookings will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 passengers per ticket allocation, depending on the overall group size.
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