Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Winchester Cathedral: Private Trip
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12 hours


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Overview

Expand your London vacation with a private full-day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Winchester Cathedral. This adventure is ideal if you want to discover Britain’s history but don't have time for an overnight excursion. Private transportation enables you to visit these essential sites independently, comfortably, and efficiently without having to drive yourself or catch slow public transport. A must for history lovers—and fans of the royal family.

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The Visit London

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Too much for one day!

David_D, Dec 2022

A lot to do on one day. Lines were unexpectedly long, and Stonehenge takes quite awhile. Arrived at Winchester, our final stop, just as they were closing. Not the fault of the tour, by any means. Just too much to fit into one day. Kamal was an excellent driver. Very polite, accommodating, and good company. He did the best he could to get us quickly and safely where we wanted to go, and even dropped us off at our dinner reservation back in London.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for your kind review

Itinerary

  • Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    Steeped in history, Windsor Castle perches proudly on a lush wooded hill overlooking the Thames. Dating back to Norman times, with sweeping landscaped gardens and turreted Round Tower, it's easy to see why it's the Queen's favourite weekend residence royal Windsor.

    You will have oppurtunity to explore the outside of the Castle, walk in the great park. Explore Market stalls and shops in Windsor.

    This tour passes through Eton, home of one of England's famous public schools; President John F Kennedy Memorial site Windsor Great Park and Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna carta (The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter to the Liberties of England, is a document originally issued in Latin in the year 1215. The Great Charter is truly great, because it was the first legal document to establish that leaders did not have arbitrary power, granted under Divine Authority, but instead were subject to the law of the land. The feudal barons forced King John of England to sign the Magna Carta in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights. In a way, it was the world's very first written Constitution. The charter was a major part of the process that led to the rule of constitutional law in the English speaking world, an ideal which was eventually transported to the New World. It would inspire the Founding Fathers to draft a new document, the United States Constitution. As a tribute to its influence, a copy of the Magna Carter is housed in the Temple of Founding History, the National Archive, in Washington D.C.)

    2 hours
  • Stonehenge

    Mysterious Stonehenge

    The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.

    STONE CIRCLE Iconic symbol of Britain, a walk around the Stone Circle is the centrepiece of any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. With a history spanning 4,500 years Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration. The Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering, and building it would have taken huge effort from hundreds of well-organised people using only simple tools and technologies. Visit Stonehenge to understand words such as trilithon, sarsen and henge. NEOLITHIC HOUSES Wander around the Neolithic houses outside the visitor centre. Step inside to imagine how people lived 4,500 years ago. Watch demonstration of ancient domestic skills - flint knapping, making rope out of rushes, and grinding grain with a quern and a rider. STANDING IN THE STONES’ Watch the seasons pass and take a trip through time with incredible audio-visual 360 degree view from inside the stones, in the visitor centre. Imagine what it feels like to stand in the middle of Stonehenge at winter and summer solstice, with this unique and memorable experience.

    2 hours
  • Winchester Cathedral

    Winchester Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of England in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, with the greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral.

    Fifteen centuries of English history lie behind the massive Cathedral you see today. It stands at the heart of historic Winchester, once the seat of Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal power, on the site of an early Christian church. It’s been a place of worship ever since.

    Over the centuries, many famous names have become part of the Cathedral’s history. You can find out more about some of them, and how they became connected to this place, below.

    Jane Austen: A great English novelist. St Swithun: The Cathedral’s patron saint. William Walker: The diver who saved the Cathedral.

    The Cathedral is home to some particularly rare, precious and beautiful items, each with a special place in its long history. These outstanding national treasures form a part of a unique heritage which we seek to share today and conserve for the future.

    The Winchester Bible

    The Winchester Bible, housed in the Cathedral Library, is the largest and perhaps finest of all surviving 12th-century English bibles.

    Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation

    Be one of the first to explore Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation, a stunning new exhibition now open at Winchester Cathedral.

    Winchester Cathedral is a living monument to the heritage of England and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. From the time of Alfred the Great until after the Norman Conquest, Winchester was England’s capital and the Cathedral was its royal chapel. Much of England’s early history was based here and twelve English kings are believed to be buried here – meaning that Winchester can lay claim to being the first Royal Mausoleum.

    DECODING THE STONES

    Unlock the mysteries of Winchester Cathedral, a building which has been created, destroyed and remade over centuries of struggle and Civil War. Decoding the Stones tells the story of the Cathedral itself, linking modern restoration works and contemporary craftspeople with their medieval predecessors.

    THE MEZZANINE

    Explore the realities of monastic life at Winchester Cathedral Priory with a fascinating rolling programme of displays from the Cathedral archives. The Mezzanine also provides access to the remarkable 17th-century Morley Library and its outstanding collection of books, which have remained in their current location for over 400 years.

    2 hours
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Location

Address

Castle Hill, Windsor SL4, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get the personalized experience of a private trip
  • Enjoy free time to explore each attraction independently
  • Travel comfortably in private transportation, with hotel transfers
  • Attraction entry fees are at your own expense
  • Inclusions

    • Private transportation
    • Pick up and drop off
    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Parking fees

    Exclusions

    • Entry to to any Sites
    • Gratuities
    • Blue Badge Guide

    Additional Information

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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