Royal Windsor Town Self Guided Walking Tour with an App
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Are you wondering what to do in Windsor apart from visiting the castle? Go beyond the castle and discover all the beautiful sights that Windsor has to offer with this self-guided walking tour. Discover how the British Royal family has shaped the town of Windsor. Discover fun facts like the reason why Windsor has 2 railway stations and how a dog supposedly invented the Eton Mess. This walk is perfect for those who are in Windsor for a day and want to discover popular spots and hidden gems at their own pace. The tour begins conveniently at the Windsor & Eton Riverside Train Station, passes by the Windsor Castle & crooked house, covers prominent landmarks like the Queen Victoria statue and the long walk before ending near the prestigious Eton College. Please note that Windsor castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Eton college can be visited only with a guided tour on Fridays. Entry to these is not a part of the tour and you may want to plan your Windsor visit accordingly.
Your experience
Stop 1
Discover key landmarks in Windsor such as the gravity-defying crooked house, the guildhall where a future king married and Peascod street where a train station got a second life as a shopping arcade.
Stop 2
Look up at the Round Tower flag to learn whether the King is home right now.
Stop 3
Admire the views (and maybe spot some deer) along the famous long walk
Stop 4
Walk down the Eton high street and admire Eton college where twenty prime ministers were schooled
Stop 5
Step through doors built tall enough for soldiers on horseback and find out why
Stop 6
Hear how the queen changed the course of history for the town and spot a sky-blue post box that marks the landing site of Britain's first airmail flight
Stop 7
Watch your step near a clock face hundreds walk over daily
What’s included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
- Admission fees
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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