Guided Tours

The Windsor and Maidenhead area is alive with history.  There’s so much to discover that you’ll want to get the most out of your visit.

All our tour guides are passionate about the Windsor area and can’t wait to share what they know. 

A guided tour is the best way to find out more and there are many ways of touring the local area.

The choice is yours!

Guided walking tours of Windsor and Eton

Whether you are a small group of friends or family or a larger group or corporate booking, a guided tour can be tailored to your interests and fit perfectly into your itinerary. 

Our Windsor tour guides are professional and knowledgeable; many of our guides hold the coveted Blue Badge meaning they have achieved the highest guiding qualification in the UK.

Themed tours, such as evening ghost tours, are fun and offered by many guides.

Tours are available in different languages – just browse the list of guides below and make an enquiry.

Windsor horse-drawn carriage rides

A guided tour in a horse-drawn carriage is one of the nicest ways to see the area and admire the beauty of Windsor Great Park.

Admire the seasonal changes on an Autumn Colour or Spring Garden carriage ride. 

Pop the question as you take your loved one on a Romantic Wedding Proposals ride, complete with a glass of champagne.

There are two carriage companies – Windsor Carriages and Ascot Carriages – both of whom will take you on a trip to remember.

Open-top bus tours with The Original Tour Windsor

The Original Tour's open top double decker bus tour is perfect for seeing the local attractions and a bit more of the wider area including Eton, Datchet and Windsor Farm Shop. 

Tickets are valid for 24 hours and there are 11 hop-on, hop-off stops on the circular tour so you can hop off, explore more then pick up a later bus. 

Or stay on board the full 60 minutes and learn more from the commentary (available in 11 languages).

Boat Trips on the River Thames at Windsor

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river and the relaxed pace of a guided tour on the River Thames. 

Choose a passenger boat trip with on-board commentary, a smaller luxury passenger boat, a kayak or self-drive boat.

The Windsor Duck Tour combines both road and river all in one tour.  The circular tour takes in the historical sights of Windsor before splashdown into the River Thames.  Their live guide will keep you informed and entertained on this unique and exciting journey.

Self-guided Tours and Walkways

Guide yourself around historic Windsor and Eton with our free heritage trail [PDF].

Or discover The Queen’s Walkway and Eton Walkway, self-guided walkways that link Windsor and Eton’s best attractions, parks, features and views.

Escorted Tours of Windsor from London

If you are basing yourself in London whilst in the UK, why not visit Windsor and Windsor Castle on an escorted coach tour? 

Companies offering full-day tours out of London include Evan Evans Tours.