Windsor Castle Admission Ticket
ID: GYG53858-74398
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Country: United Kingdom
Description
Explore Windsor Castle, the favorite weekend home of Queen Elizabeth II. During your visit you’ll learn about the Castle’s history, explore the State Apartments, and marvel at treasures from the royal collection. You’ll see St. George's Chapel as well.
Established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It has been remodeled by a succession of kings and queens, including Henry II, Charles II, and George IV.
Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at Windsor Castle, which is also used regularly for ceremonial and state occasions.
Your ticket provides admission to the Castle, including the magnificent State Apartments, which are furnished with some of the finest treasures from the royal collection. Among the masterpieces are paintings by Holbein, Rubens, and Van Dyck, as well as fine English and French furniture.
During the winter months, the sumptuous private apartments created by George IV, known as the Semi-State Rooms, are added to the visitor route.
Your admission also includes access to St. George's Chapel. This is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England, and is the final resting place for 10 monarchs, including Henry VIII and Charles I.
There is a lot to see and do at Windsor Castle, so please allow enough time to make the most of your visit, which is likely to last between 2.5 and 3 hours. The Castle is at situated at the top of a steep hill, and the visitor route covers long distances, so comfortable shoes are advised.
Highlights
- Explore Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
- Visit the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest treasures from the royal collection
- See St. George's Chapel, the burial site of King Henry VIII
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• St. George's Chapel will close at 1:00 PM on December 23 and 24
• Tickets purchased through GetYourGuide cannot be converted into a 1-year-pass
• Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted.
• Security and opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.
• Photography and filming, including the use of wearable devices, are not permitted inside the State Apartments, the Semi-State Rooms, or St. George's Chapel.
• St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays (service).
• Changing of the Guard can be seen most days.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Windsor Castle.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
