Tower of London and Crown Jewels Visit with Private Transfer
Private car transfer from your Central London address to the Tower of London and back, with time to visit the Crown Jewe…
Sightseeing
London to Windsor Castle Half Day Tour
Half-day private car trip from London to Windsor Castle. Your driver drops you near the visitor entrance, waits during your visit and drives you back. Castle tickets bought separately.
- 5.5 hours
- 1+ pax
- From London
- Private vehicle
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From£280per vehicle
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What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driverExclusive use of the vehicle for your party for the agreed time.
- London pickup and returnCollection from and return to your Central London address or hotel.
- Driver waiting within the agreed scheduleThe driver waits while you visit, within the timings agreed with you when the booking is confirmed.
Not Included
- Windsor Castle ticketsBought by the customer from Royal Collection Trust (rct.uk).
- GuideThe driver is not a tour guide and does not accompany you inside. RCT's multimedia guide comes with the ticket.
- Food and drinkMeals and refreshments are not included.
- Extra timeNot included in the half-day price. If you ask to extend your visit and the driver's day allows it, extra time is charged per started 30 minutes at the rate shown for your vehicle, and only after you agree to it.
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About This Tour
This is a half-day return trip by private car from your London address to Windsor Castle in Berkshire, about 37 km west of central London. Your driver drops you near the castle's visitor entrance on Castle Hill, waits while you visit, and drives you back. Allow around five hours door to door.
Windsor Castle is a working royal residence run for visitors by Royal Collection Trust. A standard ticket covers the State Apartments, the precincts and St George's Chapel, and includes a multimedia guide. The local tourism service, Visit Windsor, suggests allowing two and a half to three hours inside.
The castle is normally open Thursday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. As a working palace it can also close on other days at short notice, so check the opening calendar on rct.uk before you book a date. St George's Chapel is closed to sightseers on Sundays, when it is open only for worship.
Tickets are not sold by MisterFare. Book a timed ticket on rct.uk; advance tickets are cheaper than buying on the day. Once you have an entry time, we set the pickup time so that you arrive with time to pass the airport-style security check.
Changing the Guard takes place at Windsor Castle on set days at about 11:00, but the schedule changes and the ceremony can be cancelled, including in bad weather. If it matters to you, check the Household Division calendar before choosing your date.
The trip suits small groups who prefer to avoid changing trains. Vehicles range from a saloon for three passengers to a van for eight.
Approximate plan for the day
- Pickup in Central London — Collection from your address or hotel by private vehicle.
- Drive to Windsor — Usually via the A4/M4; about 37 km. Traffic varies.
- Windsor Castle — Drop-off near the visitor entrance on Castle Hill. Security check, then State Apartments, St George's Chapel (not on Sundays) and precincts using your own ticket.
- Optional: Windsor town centre or Long Walk — Short time in town for lunch or a view along the Long Walk, if agreed in advance.
- Return to Central London — Drop-off at your London address.
Timings are agreed with you when the booking is confirmed and depend on traffic and your chosen ticket times.
Before you book
- Windsor Castle: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
- Normally open Thursday to Monday; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Hours: 10:00-17:15 from 1 March to 31 October; 10:00-16:15 from 1 November to 28 February; last admission 75 minutes before closing (per Visit Windsor, 2026).
- As a working royal palace the castle can close on other days and at short notice; check the RCT opening calendar before booking a date.
- St George's Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays (open for worship only).
- Changing the Guard at Windsor happens on set days at about 11:00, but the dates vary and the ceremony can be cancelled; check the Household Division calendar. Never promised.
- Airport-style security screening at the entrance.
Accessibility and walking
The castle site involves slopes and cobbled areas, and the State Apartments route includes stairs; Royal Collection Trust publishes access information and offers reduced-price tickets for disabled visitors with a free companion. The vehicle can drop off close to the entrance subject to local road and security restrictions. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are not part of the current fleet. Walking level: moderate.
What to bring
- Windsor Castle ticket (mobile or printed) for your booked time
- Photo ID if required for concessions
- Comfortable shoes
- A small bag (all bags go through security screening)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Vehicles
Saloon or Executive Saloon for 1-3 passengers with up to 2 bags; SUV for up to 4 passengers with 4 bags; MPV for up to 6 passengers with 6 bags; Van for up to 8 passengers with 8 bags. Minibus and coach are not offered, so a party of more than 8 would need two vehicles.
Tour Details
Meeting Point
Collection by private vehicle and driver from the customer's Central London address, hotel or another agreed point; the exact pickup point and time are confirmed when MisterFare replies to the booking request. Heathrow-area hotels are about 15 km from Windsor and can be used as a pickup point on request.
Pickup Information
MisterFare collects the party from their London address, drives to Windsor (about 37 km), drops off close to the castle visitor entrance on Castle Hill, waits nearby or parks while the party visits, then collects and returns them to London. The customer buys Windsor Castle tickets themselves from Royal Collection Trust (rct.uk) for a timed entry slot that fits the agreed pickup time. The driver is not a guide and does not enter the castle with the party; Royal Collection Trust provides a multimedia guide with the ticket.
Cancellations and changes
- More than 72 hours before pickup: free cancellation.
- 24 to 72 hours before pickup: a charge of up to 50% of the price.
- Less than 24 hours before pickup, or no-show: a charge of up to 90% of the price.
Attraction tickets are separate and follow the attraction's own refund rules. Read the full Tour Cancellation & Amendment Policy
Price and what it covers
Private tour price, per vehicle: choose a vehicle size when you book. Larger parties need more than one vehicle, and the total is shown before you book.
Attraction admission and tickets are not included. Timed tickets may need booking in advance with the official seller; you can ask for help with tickets when you book.
Price includes pickup and return in Central London. For any other pickup point, please request a quote. Request a Quote
Extra time is never added automatically. If you ask to extend your day and it can be arranged, it is charged per started 30 minutes (Saloon £20, Executive Saloon £37.50, SUV £40, MPV £42.50, Van £45), agreed with you first, within MisterFare's own maximum 13-hour driver day.
Child seats are available on request, subject to availability.
Tour Highlights
- Door-to-door private car from London to Windsor and back
- Driver waits while you visit the castle
- State Apartments and St George's Chapel are covered by the castle ticket
- Fits into a morning or an afternoon
- Vehicle sizes for 1 to 8 passengers
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Image credits: Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Richard Humphrey (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Rachelle Haun (CC BY 2.0) · APK (CC BY 4.0) · Ввласенко (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Peter S (CC BY-SA 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons