Private Windsor Walking Tour with Local Guide

4.8 (12 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Take Windsor at your own pace, spend quality time with a local and get your bearings on your very own private tour of Windsor.

A town steeped in royal heritage and set along the picturesque River Thames, Windsor is as charming as it is captivating. From its deep ties to the British monarchy to its eclectic architecture and vibrant modern life, there’s something for everyone to discover in this idyllic town.

Join your local expert guide for a 1.5-hour stroll through the main sights of Windsor, walking in the footsteps of kings, queens, and everyday folk. From William the Conqueror’s claim on the town after the Battle of 1066 to Queen Elizabeth II’s long-standing residence at Windsor Castle, history comes to life around every corner. Along the way, you'll not only uncover Windsor’s fascinating past but also gain insight into what it’s like to live and work in this historic town today.

Key sights:

Windsor Castle

Eton College

River Thames

Thames Street

The Crooked House

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At a glance

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

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide

Not included

Not included: Windsor Castle fees not included, we don't go inside.

Itinerary

Windsor Guildhall

5 min Admission not included

Start your tour and meet your guide outside Windsor Guildhall, where your guide will give you the background of this royal town
The Crooked House of Windsor

5 min Admission not included

Marvel at Windsor's own version of the leaning Tower of Pisa
Irish Guardsman Statue

5 min

See this touching statue for a regiment that is a fundamental part of Windsor
Stop 4

5 min Admission not included

One of the oldest streets of Windsor, here you can see where the historically outrageous Black Horse Inn used to sit!
The Long Walk

5 min

Stroll along this beautiful Walk, and look over ancient hunting lands that belonged to William the Conqueror
Copper Horse Statue of King George III

5 min

Admire this regal statue of a previous British King
Alexandra Gardens

5 min

Stroll through the scenic gardens that are a popular place to relax on a summer's day
Stop 8

5 min

Behold the mighty Thames that stretches through Windsor to London - don't worry, it is not as smelly as it used to be!
Eton

5 min

Look over the river to the infamous Eton - responsible for the highly-regarded Eton College and the Eton Mess!
Stop 10

5 min

Walk up the aptly names Thames Street, and discover something surprising in the pavement
Windsor Castle

5 min Admission not included

Admire the beauty and impressive history of the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, and home to the British monarchy
St. George's Chapel

5 min Admission not included

Finish the tour outside the gates to St George's Chapel, resting place for British Kings and Queens