Walks, talks and tours in royal Windsor by Windsor Welcome Blue Badge Guides

Public walks, talks and tours by Royal Windsor Blue Badge Guides


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Windsor Public Walking Tours (1-2 hours duration)

Windsor is a town full of history, attracting many visitors each year. During our walks you see the town and local attractions, learn about the past and explore the present. Perhaps stop to have a drink in one of the local pubs, allowing you to soak up a unique royal and historic atmosphere.

Public Tours

Windsor Welcome Public Tours Programme 2011

During 2011 we are able to offer a variety of walks, including The Royal Windsor Tour, Windsor Bricks and Mortar, Tales of Historic Inns and Watering Holes, The U-Spy Tour, Windsor Walk, Eton Town and Riverside Walk, Henry VIII walks, The Victorian Windsor Tour and the Romney Lock and Home Park Walk.

Advance booking is required
To book your place on a public tour call 01753 644 582

Click here to see full details of the Royal Windsor Town Tour, the Windsor Ghost Walk and the Eton Town to Eton College walk

Any of the walks in our Public programme can be arranged as a private tour, please telephone 01753 644582 or

Ticket Prices: £5.00 Adults, £4.00 Advantage Card Holders, £2.50 under 14’s.
Please book in advance. Tours will only operate with a minimum of 4 bookings.
All tours last approx 1 hour and start outside the Visitor Information Centre in the Royal Windsor Station (opposite Windsor Castle) at 11.00a.m.
For information and to book, contact our Tour Manager on 01753 644 582.

Windsor Welcome in the Sunday Express

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do the walks start from?
From outside the Visitor Information Centre in the Windsor Royal Shopping area, next to the Paddington train terminus, and opposite Windsor Castle. Ghost walks start from Falstaff’s Restaurant, Church St beside Windsor Castle. Please check location when booking.
2. How long do they last?
Generally about 1 hour.
3. Is the route level walking?
Yes, it is generally level with a few steps on some tours.
4. When do I need to arrive?
Walks begin at 11.00am. Please arrive about 10 mins before time of departure.
5. How will I know the guide?
The guide will be wearing identification, a Blue Badge and/or a rosette with Windsor Guide inscribed on it.
6. Can I buy refreshments nearby?
Yes, there are several cafes next to the Visitor Information Centre and public houses close by.
7. Are there public conveniences nearby?
Yes, there are public conveniences underneath The Guild Hall just across the road from Windsor Royal Shopping.
8. What price are the tickets?
Adults £5.00, Advantage Card Holders £4.00, under 14’s £2.50.
Tickets for the ghost tours which include a glass of mulled wine or a soft drink are £7.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Advantage Card Holders and £3.00 under 14’s.
9. Will the tour finish where it starts from?
Generally yes, our tours are circular, but please check when booking.

Testimonials

Here's what some of our previous groups have said about our Guides.................

Thank you so much for arranging for a guide to come and speak to us, he was brilliant. He had to "paint" us a word picture of Windsor Castle because the hotel could not provide a screen and quite honestly we all felt we had the better option, he was very funny as well as being very informative.

"I am just writing to thank you and our two guides for a wonderful walking tour of Windsor and Windsor Castle on Saturday. The tour was a great success and a great time was had by all. Many thanks and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Our clients really enjoyed the tour saying that the guide included information on how their country related to the history of Windsor which made it more interesting for them. They really enjoyed the tour.

Here's a recent testimonial from a company who booked for a large party.

"Just a quick note to thank you for organising a fabulous tour of Windsor
Castle for us on Wednesday - all 3 groups had a great time and were very
complimentary about all the guides." Global Conferences and Events

"My friends and I send you our thanks for the delightful tour of Windsor. They were singing your praises on the way home and I have had a number of messages since the visit."

"Our Guide was very informative and charming company. He has many anecdotes that are entertaining and informative which we enjoyed. Taking a tour of Windsor with a guide certainly is the best way to make this trip. "

"Thank you for the wonderful and best tour we had during our 10 day stay in the UK! You were great and very kind to us! The tour was a delight and your interest in each person seeing and doing everything that they wanted was very special!

I can tell you REALLY enjoy what you do!"

And a testimonial for a coach tour: "Our Guide was so interesting and even our local staff members said they had learned a lot on our guided tour of Windsor and Eton. We really appreciate you in arranging him to meet us. Such a wonderful beginning to a very delightful evening! We will keep you in mind the next time we plan team activities in the area. Many thanks!"