Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Guided Tour from London





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Enjoy three of England's most delightful destinations in just one day! Make sure you are in Victoria: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR for 7:30am as your coach will be leaving at 8:00am sharp! Highlights of the day: • See what’s inside the King’s favourite weekend residence • Marvel at the stunning interiors of Windsor Castle • Get up close with the mystery of Stonehenge • Wander through the cobbled streets of Oxford
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This wonderful day trip will take you to two of the UK’s most iconic attractions and one of the world’s most famous – and charming – cities. Make sure you are at the meeting point for 7:30am as your coach will be leaving at 8am sharp!
You will get to the first stop of the day, Windsor Castle, for about 9:30am. This 900 year-old castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. With its sweeping landscaped gardens and imposing turret, It’s easy to see why Windsor Castle is loved by King Charles II.
At Windsor Castle, enjoy a fascinating through–the–keyhole peek at the lavish State Apartments, home to priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and visit the beautifully gothic St. George’s Chapel, the atmospheric final resting place of former monarchs including Henry VIII and Elizabeth II. The coach will leave Windsor Castle at about 11:30am to move onto the next part of your adventure.
From a 900 year-old castle to a 5,000 year-old monument – you’ll be taking a step even further back in time when visiting Stonehenge, to which you will get to for about 1:15pm. The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.
For your last stop of the day – see the beautiful town of Oxford, known for being home to the English-speaking world’s oldest university. On this walking tour of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s famous students (such as C.S.Lewis and Bill Clinton) as you stroll through the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town.
Take in the famous ‘city of dreaming spires’ and see the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You’ll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this charming place. Your coach will leave Oxford at about 5:45pm. The estimated arrival time back in London is around 7pm.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.
- Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday, we will offer a walking tour instead on those days.
- Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and planned closures/disruptions may be subject to change. Please view the Schedule tab above for full information on closures.
- During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used
- When the State Apartments are closed the Precincts, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Drawings Gallery will continue to be open.
- St. George’s Chapel is usually closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
- Windsor Castle closures: 25 and 26 December – Castle completely closed.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
- Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change
- Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. You will have access to Stonehenge, where you can admire the famous landmark.
- Signature Plus Tour Option: Soak up the amazing vistas on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. Once at each location, you can enter Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
Reviews(1,628)
The tour is great and is definitely worth the price! Our guide David is very knowledgeable, supportive and organized, and he has a great sense of humor 😃 The driver Manuel ensured that our trip is smooth and safe. Highly recommend ☺️
My experience on this tour was really nice. I had David as our guide and Manuel as our driver and they were both really profesional and fun to be around with. The atmosphere was relaxed at all times and I really loved that David tried to get in touch with us during the trip, trying to find out what we liked and what we didn’t.
Excellent tour. Well organized. Comfortable bus. The guide, David, was very well informed and humorous. It made the experience much more fun. I would do another tour with this guide and driver, Manuel. Thank you for an amazing trip.
Arriving for pick up was not very clear and quite confusing at the start. It was great to have A/C but the bus driver never turned it down after everyone said it was cold. Seeing all the places was amazing but it did feel very rushed since we were always pressed for time. Two people were late at different stops and we left them so being punctual is no joke on this tour. Our tour legitimately left them which was honestly unreal since their belongings were still on the bus. Our tour guide took off his shoes and changed his clothes during our tour which was surprising. The seats don't have much leg room and I'm only 5'7 (67in). The bus bathroom was locked and you couldnt eat or drink on the bus. It was a little chaotic and annoying but overall it was cool to see 3 places in one day since I only had one day left in GB. Got some cool pictures. I would say their online customer service was top notch. Very respectful, friendly, and responsive speaking to a human not a robot. Thats rare to find these days. They were more than helpful and helped me book my tickets and last thing I'll say is that it's worth it to buy the entries otherwise you just sit outside the places and only look from the outside. It's just worth it to get the entries with your ticket since your already traveling all that way. Definitely the craziest tour I've been on for several reasons but it was probably the most memorable for those reasons too odd enough.
The tour was very well-organized and timed, having three major sites to visit. Our tour guide, Kelvin, was quite energetic, personable, and knowledgeable. We appreciated his ongoing commentary throughout the bus ride about local history and suggestions for eateries and other sites to visit. Highly recommended for the ease of scheduling, comfort/transportation (our driver was great!), and access to three popular sites. One suggestion to consider, even if it means a slight increase in tour cost: provide a mid-bus ride water and snack of a local nature, like a scone, etc.
Overall it was a great experience had plenty of time at all sight seeing locations worth every penny. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your great review! We are so pleased to hear you had an excellent experience and enjoyed having plenty of time at each sightseeing location. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Excellent day trip. Our guide Peter Robbitt was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and our driver ZAW drove safely and professionally. Thank you for a great experience."
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear you had an excellent day trip and enjoyed Peter Robbitt's knowledgeable and entertaining commentary. We are also pleased that ZAW provided a safe and professional journey throughout the day. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Our day started off on a sour note when we arrived at the tour location. The tour guide, Kelvin, checked us in and informed us that we had booked Windsor Castle. However, he dismissed our concerns, stating that he was only following the itinerary provided to him and that there was nothing he could do. Despite our attempts to provide him with proof from their online support regarding our discussion about Stonehenge entry, he remained dismissive. Throughout the tour, Kelvin neglected to check in on us and displayed a cold demeanor towards my husband and me. We felt like we were being profiled for racism, as we were the only Asian individuals in the group. To make matters worse, our driver was insensitive and indifferent to our discomfort. Instead of turning on the air conditioning in the bus, he would wait until the last minute to do so and then ask us to stay outside in the scorching heat. This behavior is unacceptable and contributes to the decline in tourism, as it reflects a lack of regard for the comfort and well-being of visitors. I strongly advise against booking with this company. Your money would be better spent elsewhere.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience and take all such claims seriously. We are very concerned to read your comments regarding your interactions with our guide and driver, as well as your experience onboard. We take allegations of this nature seriously and expect all members of our team to treat every guest with professionalism and respect at all times. We kindly ask you to email us at customerservices@goldentours.com with your booking reference and full details so that we can investigate this thoroughly. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to review this matter properly.
Kelvin was a great guide. Well versed in his history and presented to the group with great enthusiasm and energy. This is the best guide we have had over our 16 day 6 country adventure. We highly recommend him to future groups. We will remember Kelvin fondly.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford tour and that Kelvin’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy made such a lasting impression. It is especially lovely to know he stood out as one of the best guides from your travels. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
A great all day tour taking in some big highlights, arrive early at windsor castle getting in before the big crowds. Nice drve out to stone henge with more then enough time allocated to see it. Then on to oxford which is a great afternoon walk taking in all the buildings with enough time to go into one or two. I did a similar tour in 2024 with Bath as the stop instead of Oxford and I highly recommend the Oxford option when looking for this kind of package.



