1,000 Years of Royal History from Windsor to Eton: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.0 (5 reviews) 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Take in 1,000 years of royal history on this self-guided walking tour from Windsor to Eton.

See several iconic and lesser-known sights in the towns of Windsor and Eton including a crooked house, the shortest street in Great Britain and the house where King Charles II entertained his mistress
Hear from producer Ian Grover, a local tour guide with over ten year’s experience
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

The Crooked House of Windsor

Passing by

The tour passes by The Crooked House of Windsor. You'll hear about the house while you walk.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour passes by the Windsor Castle Hotel. You'll hear about the hotel while you walk.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by the Soldier's Statue. You'll hear about the statue while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour passes by The Two Brewers pub. You'll hear about the pub while you walk.
The Long Walk

Passing by

You'll see part of The Long Walk on the tour and learn about it.
Queen Victoria Statue

Passing by

The tour passes by the Queen Victoria Statue. You'll hear about the statue while you walk.
Theatre Royal Windsor

Passing by

The tour passes by the Theatre Royal in Windsor. You'll hear about the theatre while you walk.
King George V Memorial

Passing by

The tour passes by the King George V Memorial. You'll hear about the memorial and King George while you walk.
Stop 9

Passing by

The tour passes by the Bel & The Dragon. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Eton Walkway

Passing by

The tour takes you over The Eton Walkway.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside Eton College.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]