Royal Windsor Town Self Guided Walking Tour with an App

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.

1. 1

   Windsor

   40 min

   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.

2. 2

   Windsor Castle

   Pass by

   Look up at the Round Tower flag to learn whether the King is home right now.

3. 3

   The Long Walk

   15 min

   Admire the views (and maybe spot some deer) along the famous long walk

4. 4

   Eton College

   Pass by

   Walk down the Eton high street and admire Eton college where twenty prime ministers were schooled

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Step through doors built tall enough for soldiers on horseback and find out why

6. 6

   Queen Victoria Statue

   10 min

   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

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   Watch your step near a clock face hundreds walk over daily

• 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.

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