Windsor Castle Tickets: State Apartments & Chapel
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About this tour
Windsor Castle has been a royal home for nearly a thousand years, and your entry ticket gets you inside the parts people come to see. Walk the State Apartments, hung with works from the Royal Collection, and step into St George's Chapel, where several monarchs are buried. Queen Mary's Dolls' House and the castle grounds round out the visit. An audio guide is included in nine languages, and most people spend two to four hours here.
Audio Guide Languages
English
German
Spanish
Japanese
French
Italian
Russian
Portuguese
Highlights
- Catch the Changing of the Guard when the ceremony is scheduled.
- Tour the State Apartments, the castle's grandest rooms.
- See St George's Chapel, a landmark of English Gothic architecture.
- View Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a finely detailed 1920s miniature mansion.
- Take in wide views from the Round Tower.
- Visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, built by William the Conqueror after 1066.
- Stand where Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth II are laid to rest inside St George's Chapel.
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Entry to the State Apartments
- Entry to St George's Chapel (closed Sundays)
- Entry to the Semi-State Rooms (winter only)
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin
Good to Know Before You Visit Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle has been a working royal residence for close to a thousand years, and it's still an official home of the King, so parts of it can close at short notice when it's in official use. Opening times shift with the season and special events, and the castle is often closed or on reduced hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so it's worth confirming on the official site before you travel. Inside, the State Apartments are the main draw, with lavishly decorated rooms used for official events and hung with paintings from the Royal Collection. St George's Chapel holds the tombs of numerous monarchs, Queen Mary's Dolls' House offers a glimpse of 1920s craftsmanship, and the Drawings Gallery rotates works from the Royal Collection. The formal gardens and parkland are open to walk as well.
Windsor sits west of London and is an easy trip by train. The nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central, a short walk from the castle gates, and several bus routes serve the town. If you drive, parking is available in the town center but fills up fast in peak season. Expect security screening at the entrance, and note that St George's Chapel is usually closed to visitors on Sundays because of services.
Weather in London
Local time 5:18 AM, UTC+01:00
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Friday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Saturday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Sunday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Important Information
- Tickets can be bought online ahead of time or on-site.
- Arrive early in peak season to beat the queues.
- Photography is banned in some areas, including the State Apartments.
- Check the Changing of the Guard schedule, as it does not run daily.
- Leave plenty of time to walk the large castle grounds.
- Security screening is in place, so bags may be inspected.
- Consider a guided tour for more depth.
- No smoking anywhere in the castle buildings or grounds.
- Food and drink are generally not allowed in the State Apartments.
- Large bags and backpacks may be checked or require storage.
- Please respect the privacy of any Royal Family members present.
- Follow directions from castle staff and security.
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