Explore Windsor Castle: Stepping into British History
About this activity
- Audio tour and entrance ticket
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 km
- Duration
- 1h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- •Explore the famous Windsor Castle and indulge in the British history
- •Visit the buildings of the castle and learn about them in an amusing way
- •Marvel at the majestic architecture of the legendary place
- •Feel like a member of the British royal family
- •St. George's Chapel, China Museum, State Apartments, and more exciting places await you on the tour
The oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle is also a magnificent palace full of elegance and exuberance. This in-app audio guide will lead you through its iconic buildings and over 1,100 years of its history.
Head to Windsor Castle and take a multimedia tour of the State Apartments, which reflect the exquisite taste of Charles II and George IV. Explore the beauty of the fine French and English furniture and artwork from the Royal Collection.
Walk through St. George's Chapel, the famous burial place of ten monarchs, and find out what secrets this place holds.
Get amazed by Queen Mary's Dolls' House. This 1:12 scale model house features miniature replicas of items from throughout the house and specially created things, including a tiny Sherlock Holmes story written specifically for the house.
Between September and March, you can explore the Semi-State Apartments, which offered privacy to George IV in the 19th century.
Get ready for a royal day out — this is the experience you will want to relive again and again.
What's included
- Commonly unknown facts and insights about the castle from a local expert
- Admission ticket to Windsor Castle
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Access to the State Apartments
- Access to St. George's Chapel (closed on Sundays)
- Access to the Semi-State Rooms (winter months only)
- Headphones — bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- 1-Year Pass
- •The weather could be unpredictable — windy and rainy, so dress appropriately
- •You'll be required to go through an airport-style security check. It can't be skipped and the lines are longest in the mornings
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
- •The 5 additional Semi-State Rooms are available to the public only during the winter months
- •Kids under 5 and carers of visitors with a disability get in free
- •Concessionary tickets are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust. Please contact +44 (0)303 123 7324 or specialistsales@rct.uk or visit the Royal Collection Trust website.
- •Concessionary rates for disabled visitors and a complimentary companion ticket are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust. Please contact the Specialist Sales team at +44 (0)303 123 7324 or specialistsales@rct.uk
- •You'll be asked to place drinks and food in closed bags before being admitted to the Castle
- •Lavatories and baby-care facilities are available
- •Comfortable shoes are recommended
- •Please note that your smartphone voucher must be exchanged for paper tickets upon arrival
- •In order to speed this process up and reduce queuing times, please carry as few bags and items with you as possible
- •Please note that St. George's Chapel is closed on Sundays
- •This ticket does not include a 1-Year Pass
Places you will visit
Statue of Queen Victoria
Castle Hill
Horseshoe Cloister
15 Horseshoe Cloister
Attractions on the route
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket + Audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h 30min.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.