Private Historical Tour: Explore Royal Windsor, Oxford City and Cotswold in a day
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Windsor
Embark on a private historical tour and explore the royal Windsor Castle, the inspiring Oxford City, and the picturesque Cotswold villages. Discover centuries of royal history, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the charm of England's finest destinations.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Windsor Castle - Royal Windsor Castle. Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.
    Windsor Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over the centuries this 900-year-old site has been extensively rebuilt and remodeled thanks to the 39 monarchs who have lived there.
    *St George’s Chapel (Queen Elizabeth II resting place) within the grounds of Windsor Castle is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV. When visiting make sure you look up and admire the stone ceiling, which was added by Henry VII.

  • Oxford - *Uncover the inspiring stories Oxford University and Oxford City while visiting the old colleges with huge gates and high stone walls. Discover the Oxford University traditions and understand how students live and study today and learn why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires.
    Once in Oxford you will meet up with you tour guide, who will give you a walking tour. the Guide is knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, who will take you on a walking tour. you will be entertained on the way with unknown anecdotes about the many Oxford University famous students and academics who have walked down these same lanes in times gone by.
    Make the most of your time well spent in Oxford - Go behind the closed doors of oldest Colleges, Historic Chapels, School of Divinity (15th Century medieval lecture hall), visit beautiful Dining Hall &The Old Bodleian Library Quads. This guided walking tour is free, but you are welcome make a donation at the end of the tour

  • Cotswolds - Immerse yourself in the history of the Cotswolds at one of the many Cotswolds museums, great historic houses, or just walk through the streets and down the back lanes within the beautiful Cotswold stone towns and villages.
    There is so much history to take in that you’ll be sure to find a historic story that rewards your interests.
    ‘Cotswolds’ is a combination of two very old English words. Everyone’s pretty much agreed that ‘Wolds’ are gentle hills. And most people agree that ‘Cots’ are sheep enclosures. So ‘Cotswolds’ probably just means an area of gentle hills with plenty of sheep around.
    The Cotswolds hills are criss-crossed with dry stone walls. The picturesque Cotswold landscape is completed with hidden river valleys and distinctive market towns and villages made of the famous Cotswold stone. Many Cotswold villages have enigmatic names such as The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold,

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Walking tour in Oxford with guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entry Pass to Windsor Castle
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A chance to discover three historic sites in one day. This private tour will guide you, firstly, to the regal Windsor, followed by the spired city of Oxford, and finally to Cotswold, the premier village in England.

*Royal Windsor Castle.
1,000 years of regal history and the residence of our monarchy.

*Visit St. George’s Chapel. The future burial site of Queen Elizabeth II.

*OXFORD

*On exploring the ancient colleges of Oxford University encased in stone walls and grand gates within Oxford City, you’ll reveal inspiring tales. Unearth the traditions of Oxford University and comprehend the life and learning of its current students. Grasp the reason Oxford is known as the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. You’ll partake in this enlightening walking tour under the guidance of an amiable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide.

*Cotswold,

Experience traditional English villages with their honey-hued stone architecture and visit vibrant, bustling market towns.

Location
Windsor Castle
Castle Hill
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amanda_c
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent day trip with Ahmed! - My husband and I booked this private tour for ourselves and our teenage daughters (age 14). From the moment our driver, Ahmed, picked us up at out London hotel at 8 am until we returned around 8 pm, he was nothing but friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Ahmed arrived on time in a clean, spacious, and comfortable van. He had bottled water ready and available during the trip. As soon as we left the hotel, he immediately started pointing out important landmarks in London and giving us cool facts along the way. Our one hour drive to Windsor Castle went quickly as Ahmed engaged us with more highlights of London, neat tidbits, and tips for our trip. He responded patiently and politely to any and all questions. We could not believe the wealth of knowledge he had about London and its history. Upon arriving in Windsor, Ahmed first showed us the town and drove us past Eton. He also pointed out a good spot for lunch, a shopping area, and where he would pick us up after we toured Windsor Castle. He dropped us off right at the gate where we needed to enter for our timed entry and reminded us to get our audio guides inside before walking to the Castle. As a family, we toured Wiindsor Castle and St. George's Chapel, then went to lunch in town at The Prince Harry Pub - a great recommendation from our driver. We were enjoying lunch and the town of Windsor so much that we called Ahmed to ask if we could stay another hour instead of rushing off to our next stop: a walking tour of Oxford. Ahmed said absolutely, it's your trip and I am here to serve you. We were thankful to have the extra time to check out the town of Windsor without having to rush. Ahmed picked us up again at the time we requested, and we started our approx 1.5 hr drive to the Cotswolds (we chose to bypass Oxford for time). Again, Ahmed engaged us with more stories and facts throughout the drive. He suggested we stop at Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Lower Slaughter. All of these were great choices - very picturesque and quaint little villages in the Cotswolds. Again, Ahmed suggested great picture spots at each stop, knew where bathrooms were, knew what time shops closed, pointed out buildings and shops, and skillfully navigated the narrow, windy roads through the countryside - even as it got dark and rainy. We were running close on time, but he insisted we stop to see the Slaughters Manor House (from Bridgerton) since I was a fan of the show. I was so glad he suggested this last stop. I was able to recognize some of the buildings, gardens, and landscapes from the show. On the way home, we were all exhausted from a long day of touring, but Ahmed didn't miss a beat on the 2 hour, rainy drive back to our hotel. Even as we got back into London, he drove us by a few places such as the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, Harrod's, and the Natural History Museum - all spots near our hotel he wanted to make sure we knew about. Ahmed returned us safely to our hotel around 8 pm. We cannot thank Ahmed enough for this memorable tour and the wealth of information we learned from him. Would highly recommend this tour (or any other tour with Ahmed) - you won't regret it!
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Adriana_a
Jul 6, 2023
Nice and adjusted to our needs. - Winsor was clised but we went to other castle instead, guide was friendly and tried to keep us attended all time. We enjoyed a lot the trip.
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Todd_r
Jun 9, 2022
Ahmed was a great host.... - Ahmed was a great host. Explained the history of things as we arrived and suggested areas to explore
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Richard_d
May 27, 2022
Our driver was terrific,... - Our driver was terrific, he made the trip with his knowledge . The castle was over the top, a must see
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