Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip: A Journey Through Historic England From London
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Embark on a historic journey through England with a day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. Explore the royal town of Windsor, marvel at the ancient wonder of Stonehenge, and discover the captivating city of Oxford.
Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Windsor Castle - The town of Windsor is best known for its historical links to the British royal family, and it is suitably steeped in pageantry and history.
    Towering over the rest of the town is Windsor Castle, the ancestral home of the English and later British monarchy, and largest inhabited castle in the world.
    It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
    Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George’s Chapel. The Castle’s State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle’s royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV.

If you decide not to include admission to Windsor Castle, you will have free time in Windsor town.

  • St. George’s Chapel - St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in England, is a chapel designed in the high-medieval Gothic style. It is both a Royal Peculiar, a church under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch, and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter. Seating approximately 800, it is located in the Lower Ward of the castle. (If option selected.)
  • Stonehenge - Step back 5,000 years in time to prehistoric Britain as our guide helps bring the history of this fascinating monument to life. Who built Stonehenge? Why was it built? Discover the answer to these questions and the monument’s fascinating link to the Summer and Winter solstice. Come face-to-face with a 5,500-year-old man and visit the world-class exhibition centre, with 250 ancient objects on display. (If option selected.)
  • Sheldonian Theatre - The Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the University at the time and the project’s main financial backer.
  • Bodleian Library - The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
  • University of Oxford - ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’ is known for its distinctive architecture and holds the unique accolade of having examples of every architectural period going as far back as Saxon times. Wander its quaint cobbled streets on a walking tour of the city with our expert tour guide, who will bring the history and charm of this ancient city to life.
What's Included
  • Comfortable coach equipped with Wifi and USB charging
  • Knowledgeable expert guide
  • Optional Windsor Castle interior admission
  • Guided walking tour of Oxford
  • Optional Stonehenge admission
  • Personal audio headset for tours
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverages, unless specified
  • Admissions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, if your select without entry option
Additional Information

Kings and Queens have resided in Windsor for many generations. Travel through its old-fashioned streets and witness the world’s largest inhabited castle - a dwelling of the English and British royalty for nearly a millennium and currently one of the official royal residences.

Stonehenge, an emblematic symbol of England with a history that extends over 4,500 years, carries various significance to individuals in the present day. Stonehenge is a global marvel, a sacred site, and a muse for many.

Additionally, explore the lovely city of Oxford, renowned for its world-class university and striking architecture that dates back to the Saxon period.

  • Experience the picturesque historic town of Royal Windsor.
  • Pay a visit to Windsor Castle, the enduring residence of the British royal family (if this option is chosen).
  • Decipher the enigma of Stonehenge using an interactive audio map (if this option is selected).
  • Discover the beautiful city of Oxford guided by an expert.
  • Admire the exterior of the renowned Oxford University Colleges.
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
  • Please note that St George’s Chapel is open for visitors on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and is closed on Sunday (if option selected)
  • Windsor Castle (The whole castle) is closed on 29 March and 17 June 2024.
  • Please note: Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change
  • WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGES: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2023
  • Both entry options include entry to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Tour departs at 8am (boarding at 7.30am), Victoria Coach Station, Gate 1-5
Cancellation Policy

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

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Escape714485
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing Trip Day. - Amazing trip, beautiful places and the guide is very funny, there are a lot history in this places, I loved Oxford city, is fantastic. 😀
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B4931asphilipc
Mar 31, 2024
Great over all, 8/10 - Lots of interesting bits of knowledge that the guide Simon had, learned the origins of many common phrases. Great views and photos.
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Sara_h
Mar 29, 2024
A full experience - Simon was an amazing tour guide. Calm, entertaining, informative and funny. Patrick the driver did a great job. Our weather was horrible, but Simon worked the itinerary so that we had the least amount of waiting in The rain. We started at Stonehenge, went onto Oxford, and ended at Windsor Castle where we entered straightaway and explored at our leisure.
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711beyzay
Mar 28, 2024
Great trip with great guide! - Our guide Mel was absolutely fantastic and fun! He absolutely made up for the bad weather with his endless energy. Anthony, our driver, drove safely at all times, so we always felt in good hands. All in all, a successful trip to great places that you just have to see.
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C2373dtalinab
Mar 28, 2024
Amazing Trip - The Tour was amazing. Our Tour Guide Mel was very funny and friendly. We got all the information we wanted and the tour was organized very well.
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Daren
Mar 28, 2024
Awesome tour around Windsor, Stonehenge and oxford! - Great tour! It was full of historical and iconic sites around the London area. Mel was an excellent guide he was charming and knowledgeable about the locations we visited. I would recommend the tour.
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Daniel
Mar 27, 2024
Wonderful Tour to Oxford, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle - Thanks Robert for your interesting stories about the history of Oxford, Stonehenge and Windsor. Thanks for your smooth driving Alan. We had a wonderful day.
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George_m
Mar 30, 2024
Warning about visiting Windsor Castle - The check in was good, the bus was clean and the tour guide Andy Jackson was excellent. The trip to Oxford and Stonehenge was excellent, Andy provided an excellent narrative for each. The only problem with the trip was the visit to Windsor Castle because the date of our trip was on Good Friday and King Charles was due to visit Windsor, so they closed the visitors center. We did not learn about this until we checked in. Had we known about this ahead of time, we would have booked our visit for another day. I thought the tour company Evans and Evans or Viator should have warned us about this during our booking.
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Andres_m
Mar 29, 2024
No good - The trip was mostly being in the bus and almost no time to explore the beautiful places. Ex: Time to get to Windsor Castle on bus, 1.3 hours. Time in line, 1 hours. Time to explore the castle, 1 hours. The trip was basically the equivalent of driving to Disney for 4 hours and only staying in Disney for 4 hours.
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804oliveras
Mar 29, 2024
Be smarter than me! - The worst option in the world!!! They offer you a price and an option, so when you buy you will be told that it does not include anything except the guide and the bus! You have to buy tickets additionally, and also no one tells you that Windsor Castle is closed 3 days a week and you bought tickets for no reason. Evan Evans will tell you that they often have problems and complaints from customers, but they can't help and control what Get your guide will put on their site. All in all, it's a disaster and not worth the money you'll pay because you won't get anything and you'll have to pay extra and you won't be able to see what you paid for!!! And they delete negative reviews from the platforms, so people don't have a real picture of them! Creepy
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