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Custom
Windsor Tours
Windsor is only about 45-60 minutes drive from most Central London
hotels.
There is so much more to Windsor than just the castle, you could
easily spend the weekend there.
We are
based near Windsor and so know the area inside out. We can also
offer you great value combination tours to places like Stonehenge,
Hampton Court or Bath.
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Windsor
Castle |
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Vehicles,
Driver/Guides + Scope Of Private Tours
FCMBS
have a range of touring vehicles with capacities ranging from 8 to
16 seats. We charge a flat fee per vehicle, (not person) for the day,
this includes the bus and services of the driver guide.
Admissions to attractions are not included. |
The
day is yours, the only rules are imposed by UK law - no smoking on
buses and driving hours and breaks governed by UK law.
Otherwise you're free to go where you want to go, when you want to
go.
Time is always the enemy, even though a typical tour will be 10-11
hours in duration. |
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The
FCMBS No Waiting Fee Difference
As we are based near Windsor we are able to offer unbeatable custom
tour propositions with Windsor as a major component.
While you are visiting Windsor Castle, visiting Eton, having a leisurely
lunch, feeding the swans, taking a river cruise, even go to the theatre
we will not charge you any waiting time.
Our driver and vehicle will return to our nearby depot and we'll start
the clock again when you are ready.
Your tour will cost the same whether you spend 2 hours or 5 hours
in Windsor.
Note some attractions like Legoland, Queen's Farm Shop and Runnymede
are outside Windsor town and will require the bus. |
Windsor
What everybody wants to see in Windsor is Windsor Castle
itself. An important aspect of tours involving Windsor Castle are
opening times for admission: 09:45 to 16:00 (March to October) and
09:45 to 15:00 (November to February) closing 75 minutes after last
admission time. Most
people need at least 90 minutes to make a satisfactory visit.
Windsor is less than an hour from most Central London hotels. |
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During
the summer and every other day during the Winter, Changing of the
Guard takes place at Windsor Castle at 11 a.m.
Next door to the Castle is the Old Town where there are several authentic
cobbled streets dating from the 17th century. Worth at least 10 minutes
of anyone's time. Most people want to spend a lot, lot longer.
You can see more details on our Windsor
pages.
On the other side of the River Thames, quickly reached across a pedestrian
footbridge is Eton. You stroll along a very interesting High Street
to the famous Eton College, England's top private boarding school
where the boys still wear top coats and tails.
There are river trips down by the waterfront and if you have kids,
do buy a loaf of sliced bread from the Waitrose supermarket and feed
the swans.
Just a couple of miles from Windsor is Runnymede
where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, just south of Windsor.
Today there are three monuments to be seen. One is of course to commemorate
the Magna Carta. A second, erected in the 60's to remember the assassinated
US president, John F Kennedy. Lastly at the top of the hill is the
Air Forces Memorial.
The Queens Farm Shop is this way too, produce, most of it organic
coming in large part from the Queen's farms. There is a tea room here
too and quality royal merchandise. |
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Also
at Windsor for the kids is the theme park Legoland
Windsor for the day
The most popular option for our clients is to spend a leisurely
morning in Windsor town with a tour of Windsor Castle as the highlight.
We then take you to a riverside pub at Old Windsor for lunch and
then walk it off afterwards with a walking tour of Runnymede to
see the Magna Carta memorial and President Kennedy.
In the afternoon, take the short ride to Eton and take a tour of
the famous college.
Windsor only example itinerary
08:00 - Leave London hotel
09:00
- 09:30 Queens Farm Shop
09:45 - 12:15 Windsor Castle and Old Town
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch at riverside pub
14:00 - 15:00 Tour of Eton College
15:30 - 16:15 Walking tour of Runnymede or River cruise
17:15 - Arrive London hotel
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Windsor
Plus Stonehenge or Salisbury or Hampton Court or Bath
Most people will want to spend the afternoon at a second location
or even make a third attraction returning to their hotel in the evening. |
Combining
Windsor and Stonehenge is probably the most popular option.
Windsor and Salisbury creates a themed Magna Carta tour, see where
the Magna Carta was signed at Windsor in the morning, then see an
actual Magna Carta at Salisbury.
Below are a selection of ideas for you, you can make up your own itinerary
perhaps using our map below depicting travelling times as a planning
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Stonehenge |
Some
Popular Windsor Tour Schedules
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Windsor
& Stonehenge
08:00 - Leave London hotel
08:45 - 12:15 Windsor
13:30 - 14:30 Stonehenge
16:30 Arrive at London hotel.
Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath
08:00 - Leave hotel
08:45 - 12:15 Windsor
13:30 - 14:30 Stonehenge
15:45 - 18:00 Bath
20:30 - 21:00 Arrive at hotel.
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Windsor
& Hampton Court
08:00 - Leave London hotel
08:45 - 12:15 Windsor
12:45 - 18:00 Hampton Court (Apr-Sep)
19:00 Arrive at London hotel.
Windsor, Bath, Pub & Countryside
08:00 - Leave hotel
08:45 - 12:15 Windsor
14:15 - 16:30 Bath
17:15 - 19:00 Lacock & Dinner
21:00 - Arrive at hotel. |
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Private Windsor Custom Tours - Prices For Example Tours |
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Example Tour |
Hours |
Price
Up To 8 People |
Price
9-12 People |
Price
12 To 16 People |
| Windsor
Only |
5-10 |
£225
- £425 |
£275
- £475 |
£325
- £525 |
| Windsor
& Hampton Court |
11 |
£325 |
£375 |
£425 |
| Windsor
& Stonehenge |
7-10 |
£375 |
£425 |
£475 |
| Windsor,
Salisbury & Stonehenge |
11 |
£400 |
£450 |
£500 |
| Windsor,
Stonehenge & Bath |
13 |
£425 |
£475 |
£525 |
| Windsor,
Bath, Country & Lacock |
13 |
£425 |
£475 |
£525 |
No Deposit,
a credit card secures reservation.
Payment on day to driver in cash or prepayment by bank transfer.
5% supplement for payment by credit card, debited day before travel.
Cancellations without penalty up to 3 days before travel.
Price not inclusive of admissions to attractions. |
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