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How Long Does It Take to Visit Windsor Castle

How Long Does It Take to Visit Windsor Castle?

For most guests, a visit takes around two to three hours, allowing time for the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the Castle precincts and St George’s Chapel when open.

Private Windsor Castle Guiding

A private guide can bring the art, architecture and royal stories into focus, at a pace suited to your interests. Castle guiding may form part of a wider privately hosted Windsor day.

Is Windsor Castle Always Open?

Windsor Castle is a working royal residence. Access can change for ceremonies and Royal Household commitments. If arrangements change, we discuss the possibilities with you personally.

Beyond the Castle Walls

The town, river and wider Windsor Estate reveal different sides of the place. Historic horse-drawn carriages, personal storytelling and thoughtful hospitality can connect these discoveries within your visit.

Tell us what interests you, and we will help you consider the day as a whole.

​Private Windsor Castle guiding can become part of a day discovering the royal town and Estate. We bring the stories together around your interests and the Castle’s access arrangements.

Beyond a Castle Visit

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Every visit begins with a conversation, where we take time to understand what has brought you to Windsor and how you would like the day to unfold.

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From there, your visit is carefully shaped with attention to pace, place, heritage, and hospitality.

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It was relaxing, informative and magical."

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