Private Windsor Dark Side Walking Tour

Experience Windsor like never before on this tour exploring Windsor's darker side. From the ominous halls of England’s most haunted building to the eerie gallows of local executions and royal disasters long buried in history, prepare to have your spine tingled as Windsor’s hidden horrors are brought to life. Behind the grandeur and royal prestige, Windsor harbors untold mysteries and ghostly happenings. Walk the same streets as phantoms and uncover spine-tingling tales that reveal the sinister side of our iconic town. Each step on this 1.5-hour journey will plunge you deeper into Windsor's macabre past—some centuries old, others still lingering in the present. Guided by a local guide, you’ll explore eerie legends, supernatural sightings, and infamous tragedies that will leave you questioning what’s real… and what’s waiting in the shadows

1. 1

   Windsor Guildhall

   10 min

   Meet your guide outside Windsor Guildhall and hear about Windsor's drastic measures to escape the plague

2. 2

   Windsor Castle

   10 min

   Discover the monstrous monarchs that lived behind these walls, and the ghosts that inhabit the castle now

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Learn about secret tunnels, King's mistresses and the peculiarities of Drury House

4. 4

   The Long Walk

   10 min

   Venture out onto the Long Walk to hear of curses, a guardsman's tragic end and the story of Herne the Hunter

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Listen out for ghostly hoofbeats when you discover Black Horse Yard

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Look up to Curfew Tower and learn about those who met their gristly ends here

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Discover the King George Memorial Fountain and the darker past of witches and martyrs

8. 8

   Queen Victoria Statue

   10 min

   Hear stories of Queen Victoria, a larger-than-life queen who's ghost has been seen lingering in Windsor...

9. 9

   Stop 9

   10 min

   End the tour at The Carpenters Arms for stories of tunnels and ghosts

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.