Royal Windsor Town Self Guided Walking Tour with an App

4.8 (4 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Are you wondering what to do in Windsor apart from visiting the castle? Go beyond the castle and discover all the beautiful sights that Windsor has to offer with this self-guided walking tour.

Discover how the British Royal family has shaped the town of Windsor. Discover fun facts like the reason why Windsor has 2 railway stations and how a dog supposedly invented the Eton Mess.

This walk is perfect for those who are in Windsor for a day and want to discover popular spots and hidden gems at their own pace.

The tour begins conveniently at the Windsor & Eton Riverside Train Station, passes by the Windsor Castle & crooked house, covers prominent landmarks like the Queen Victoria statue and the long walk before ending near the prestigious Eton College.

Please note that Windsor castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Eton college can be visited only with a guided tour on Fridays. Entry to these is not a part of the tour and you may want to plan your Windsor visit accordingly.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Transport
Not included: Admission fees: Entry to windsor castle

Itinerary

Windsor

40 min

Discover key landmarks in Windsor such as the gravity-defying crooked house, the guildhall where a future king married and Peascod street where a train station got a second life as a shopping arcade.
Windsor Castle

Passing by

Look up at the Round Tower flag to learn whether the King is home right now.
The Long Walk

15 min

Admire the views (and maybe spot some deer) along the famous long walk
Eton College

Passing by

Walk down the Eton high street and admire Eton college where twenty prime ministers were schooled
Stop 5

10 min

Step through doors built tall enough for soldiers on horseback and find out why
Queen Victoria Statue

10 min

Hear how the queen changed the course of history for the town and spot a sky-blue post box that marks the landing site of Britain's first airmail flight
Stop 7

10 min

Watch your step near a clock face hundreds walk over daily

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.