Windsor

Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry

Explore Windsor, a quaint Royal town outside of London. Enjoy stunning views from an open top bus and a delightful river cruise along the Thames.

Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Windsor Hop on Hop off with Cruise or Windsor Castle entry
Prices from
£11
Location
Windsor
Duration
1 hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Operator
Golden Tours

About this experience

24-hour hop-on hop-off open top bus tour

Admire the beauty of Windsor, a Royal town located outside of London. The open-top bus will provide panoramic views of the town, showcasing its top sights including the official Royal residence, Windsor Castle.

You will learn about Windsor’s historic past, as you drive around its cobbled streets taking in the sites of the Theatre Royal, Holy Trinity Church and the Windsor farm shop. You can hop-on or hop-off at any of the 11 stops on the route to explore more. The route also takes you past Eton College, said to be the most famous school in the world, where Prince’s William and Harry were both educated.

Click here to view route map.

Boat Trip

Depart from Windsor Promenade in the heart of the historic town of Windsor and cruise along the Thames upstream to Boveney Lock and Weir.

During your journey, you’ll get to take in wonderful views of the world-famous Windsor Castle. As the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, it is not to be missed! You’ll also see sights of the renowned Eton College where Prince William and former Prime Minister, David Cameron attended, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse and Brocas Meadows.

You’ll get to enjoy a wonderful onboard experience as the comfortable passenger boat cruises the iconic waters. With an array of light refreshments available and an onboard bar if you’re wanting something extra special, this trip is a truly delightful way to take in the glorious sights of Windsor.

Entry to Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and Queen Elizabeth II loves to spend her weekends in this stunning fortress. Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, the castle is still a favourite residence of the royal family. This sprawling grand home covers an area of 13 acres and overlooks charming Windsor town – pay the castle a visit and find out why our royals have lived here for centuries!

Highlights

  • Hop-on hop-off tour of Windsor on an open top bus.
  • Take a 40-minute boat trip tour from Windsor Promenade.
  • Learn about the Royal history of the town through the audio guides.
  • Cruise the Upper Thames from the comfort of a modern passenger boat.

What's included

  • A hop-on hop-off open top bus tour around Windsor
  • Ticket valid for 24 hours from the moment you board the bus
  • A 40min River cruise (if purchased)
  • Windsor Castle standard entry (if purchased)

Not included

  • Refreshments
  • Gratuities

Frequently asked questions

Hop on Hop off:
Daily: 30-min frequency Departure times from Stop 1: 9:30am, 10:40am, 11:40am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm Live Guide: Subject to availability. You can join the tour at any of the 11 bus stops.
River Cruise:
Bring and exchange your PRINTED VOUCHER on the day of travel at: French Brothers Windsor Ticket Office, Windsor Promenade Barry Avenue, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 1QX If you do not print your voucher you will not be allowed access to the tour. Whilst Windsor has good access with disabled parking nearby, there is no dropping off beside the embarkation point. Departure Location: Windsor Promenade, Barry Avenue, Windsor SL41 1QX Show your Boat Ride e-ticket to board.
Windsor castle:
You must ensure that you have a printed copy of your tickets for entry. Please arrive at least 10min earlier to allow time to exchange your voucher for an entrance ticket. As a working royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining, and closures can occasionally occur at short notice. Under 5's go free Venue Information: Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ Nearest Train Station: Windsor and Eton Central or Windsor and Eton Riverside St George’s chapel is closed on Sundays.