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Oxford and Windsor - Private shore excursion with professional local guide
 



Private Oxford and Windsor day trip visits Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world, and St George's Chapel, then continues to Oxford for a walking tour including Christ Church Cathedral. Licensed Blue Badge guide. 10 hours.

10 hours (private)
private tour
licensed guide
english speaking expert
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
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hotel pickup
meet at hotel entrance
  • Pick up from your Hotel in London
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Included Interior Visits- Windsor Castle, Christchurch
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Tour Number:
CELOND-07


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $1040 Per Person
3 People - $740 Per Person
4 People - $622 Per Person
5 People - $516 Per Person
6 People - $446 Per Person
7 People - $402 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Oxford and Windsor

This private day trip visits Windsor Castle, one of the King's official residences, then continues in the afternoon to a walking tour of Oxford, including Christ Church Cathedral.

After meeting your private guide, you depart for Windsor, in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, west of London in the Berkshire countryside along the River Thames. Windsor Castle has been a residence of English and British monarchs for almost 1,000 years and is described by the Royal Collection Trust as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. King Charles III uses Windsor as one of his official residences today, alongside its role hosting ceremonial and state occasions. St George's Chapel, within the Castle grounds, is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in Britain, founded by Edward III in 1348. A typical visit includes the State Apartments, the Drawings Gallery, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and St George's Chapel, though as a working royal palace, Windsor Castle's opening arrangements can change with little or no notice.

After Windsor, you travel to Oxford, where you have free time for lunch (meal not included) before a walking tour of the city known as the City of Dreaming Spires. Oxford has been home to scholars and royals for over 800 years. The University of Oxford is made up of 36 constituent colleges, including All Souls College, Lincoln College, Magdalen College, Trinity College and the largest, Christ Church. Christ Church's dining hall served as a visual inspiration for Hogwarts' Great Hall in the Harry Potter films, so some buildings may look familiar. Christ Church Cathedral, unusually, also serves as the college chapel and the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Oxford; highlights include the Cathedral Choir and the shrine and tomb of St Frideswide, Oxford's patron saint.

At the end of the tour, you return to your hotel in London.

Please note
  • Folding wheelchairs are welcome, though some areas on this tour may not be fully accessible. Please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
  • As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, security and opening arrangements may change with little or no notice; if the State Apartments are closed on your travel date, your guide will adjust the visit accordingly.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from your Hotel in London
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private Vehicle with Licensed Blue Badge Guide
  • Included Interior Visits- Windsor Castle, Christchurch

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    4 Hours
    London Driving Tour with Photo Stops
  • 2
    Lunch Break at Borough Market or recommended pub- 1 Hour
  • 3
    2 Hours
    Additional sightseeing and photo stops
  • 4
    1 Hour (time depends on location of hotel and traffic conditions)
    Return to hotel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if Windsor Castle is closed on the day of my visit?
As a working royal palace, Windsor Castle's opening hours and specific areas open to visitors can change with little notice, including for state occasions. Your guide will adjust the day's plan if this happens.
How much free time is included in Oxford?
About 1.5 hours is allowed for lunch (not included) before the Oxford walking tour begins.
Is Windsor Castle really the largest occupied castle in the world?
Yes, this is the Royal Collection Trust's own description: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and it remains one of King Charles III's official residences today.
Why does Christ Church look familiar from the Harry Potter films?
Christ Church's dining hall was a visual inspiration for the design of Hogwarts' Great Hall, and the college's staircase and cloisters were used for filming, which is why some areas may look familiar to fans of the films.

Also Available:

›Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral Day Trip - For a different day trip with prehistoric and medieval history instead of Royal and university history, Stonehenge and Salisbury make a strong pairing.
›Stratford Upon Avon Day Trip - To swap a university city for Shakespeare's hometown, this trip visits his birthplace and burial church.
›Historic Bath Day Trip - For a Roman and Georgian history day instead, this trip visits the Roman Baths and the Royal Crescent.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Windsor Castle - 1 hour
  • Visit Windsor Castle - 2.5 Hours
  • Drive to Oxford - 45 Minutes
  • Free Time / Lunch Break - 1.5 Hour
  • Visit Oxford - 2.5 Hours
  • Return to London - 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 15 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Sunday, July 19, 2026
Reviewer: Joan W from NJ  
Our trip was wonderful! Our pick up at the airport, two tours, and transportation to the pier all went well. I would definitely use your company again for future travel needs.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Sunday, June 7, 2026
Reviewer: Dannelle M from Mission Viejo, California  
Again, Private Shore Trips did not disappoint. Been using them since 2009. Steven is so great to work with - and his team of tour guides all over Europe have been amazing. This time we used them in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast. David in London, Ricky in Edinburgh, Ricky and Graeme in Glasgow and Paul in Belfast. All were personable, friendly, very knowledgeable, and flexible.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Reviewer: Joanne S from Portland, OR  
Sorry for the delay in replying.. I was not getting emails However, as you can tell by my replying, Im back successfully  --- I did hear from the local operators early on that morning and the return transfer to Heathrow worked like a charm.   In fact, we got on the road at 630 am exactly and were at Heathrow by 820 --- plenty of time for everyone to check in comfortably.     I think the only issue was the Hotel to Port transfer.    THANKFULLY, I requested to have the transfer pick up time a little earlier.  As it happened, traffic (as always for London) factored in and they were more than half an hour late.. For that group movement,  I think they may have misunderstood how the passenger counts were supposed to be ---- they thought the 8-pax mini van was solely for luggage.  It was uncomfortable with them squeezing bags in the 30-pax coach and the leftover in the other vehicle.  As it happened, we sent one person in that car with the driver and every seat  including the jump seat usually reserved for a tour guide  was filled on the coach.    Traffic was still an issue and it ended up being over 90 minutes before we even reached the highway --- London is so big and the roads are all city driving until you can access the main system out of the city.  Was nerve-wracking --- but, silver lining --- the huge global snafu with the system effected countless people, including those (not related to us!) arriving for the cruise and who still had to travel from the airports..  this chain reaction allowed for the cruise line to delay sailing in order to wait for the late-comers.  Our group arrived around 330 which was remarkable, seeing how much time we consumed just in getting there.     That was the only hiccup. Our guided sightseeing tour of London was wonderful --- Konrad, our Blue Badge Guide --- absolutely fantastic  did a great job for us --- everyone who participated in the tour loved it and commented very favorably.    Despite iffy weather reports, we dodged rain the entire trip except for brief sprinkles  not bad for England, Scotland , Iceland and especially Ireland.   I want to mention that I appreciated the contact between the local operators and me. I received text and phone messages as needed, which is a huge relief  instead of waiting around and not sure who youre looking for ---- this eased my nerves and enabled me to communicate more comfortably with my group members. Thank you so very much for helping with the arrangements.      Except for the little snafu with the first transfer  which was resolved  all else went like clockwork.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Friday, March 6, 2026
Reviewer: Jeremy K from Marion, IA  
Thanks for asking. They were good. The first driver was really nice and helpful and a good guy. The other driver was fine but not as nice. He was fine though and both were on time and the vehicles were comfortable as well. Very happy we chose you as both worked out great.

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5 of 5 Review Location- London Friday, November 7, 2025
Reviewer: Sal W from Howell, NJ D  
Your drivers were excellent! Thank you so much! We will definitely be intouch with future bookings.

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