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The 15 Best Castle Tours in the UK

121 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Edinburgh on its crag, Windsor still in use, and a Highland ruin at the end of most roads. The 15 below sort the entry tickets, the guided hours and the long coach days out of London.

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London - Windsor Castle: royal rooms and a working palace
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

1.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18,662 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Leave London at 8am for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath on an English-language coach tour lasting about 11 hours. Expect guided commentary, Stonehenge entry, and optional admission to Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths. Guides such as Pablo, Kevin, Rita, and Simon have led recent departures.

“It was a positive experience but it would of been nice if the description told us we would be gone 12 hours. Please add that so people do not make other plans.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Meeting near St. Giles’ Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Walk from the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with guides such as Joe, Jen, Valeria, Nick, or Sonia. Hear stories of Mary Queen of Scots, sieges, and St. Margaret’s Chapel, then explore the castle buildings on your own after the 90-minute outdoor tour.

“it was wonderful to have Joe as a tour guide. He has a wonderful knowledge on the Royal mile and Edinburgh castle.”

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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - Meeting on the Royal Mile at 192 High Street
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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

3.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,933 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Meet your English-speaking guide on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, then walk to the castle for an 80-minute tour of St Margaret’s Chapel, the Great Hall, Crown Square, Mons Meg, the dungeons, and panoramic viewpoints. Guides such as Koffe, Georgia, Ben, Steph, and Alistair bring the stories to life.

“Ali was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and funny.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

4.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. Guides such as Eugene, Rowan, and Nicholas are known for lively commentary, while a 14th-century pub lunch adds local flavor. Choose options that include Stonehenge entry, Windsor Castle, or both.

“Rowan and Robert made the tour so enjoyable! Rowan made listening to the history of each place so fun and amusing if I do another tour I would definitely want Rowan to be the tour guide again! The only thing I would have loved is to have spent more time at Windsor and Bath but considering the distances the time restriction is understandable”

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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - St George’s Chapel Is the Emotional High Point
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

5.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,032 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours exploring Windsor Castle at your own pace. See the State Apartments, royal paintings and furniture, George IV’s Semi-State Rooms in winter, and St. George’s Chapel, closed Sundays. A multilingual multimedia guide is included.

“it was very interesting and we spent over 2 hrs visiting the Castle, St George's Chapel and the apartments. it was awesome.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Meeting near St. Giles’ Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

6.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Enter Edinburgh Castle with a guide such as Joe, Raj, Sonia, or Valeria, and hear sharp stories about Mary Queen of Scots, royal feasts, and Scotland’s battles. The guided walk lasts about 90 minutes, mostly outdoors, followed by free time to explore the castle buildings on your own.

“Its great to start your stay in Edinburgh , short but but very informative. Started and ended on time.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Windsor Castle: royal grandeur, tight timing
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

7.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

See Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath in one long day from London by air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking guide such as Bruce, Morton or Josh may lead the trip, with commentary on the road and free time at each site. Ticket upgrades are available, but the schedule moves quickly.

“I had such a great time getting to see some sites I've only dreamed and read about before! great day getting to see Stonehenge, Bath, and Windsor. Good timing and schedule for all activities, many food and bathroom opportunities and our guide Paulie was amazing too with so much information and knowledge for us while on the bus.”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Windsor Castle: royal rooms and limited time
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

8.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel from Victoria Coach Station to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford on an 11.5-hour guided coach trip. Choose admission to the castle and Stonehenge, hear stories from guides such as Peter, Angela, or Richard, and follow a walking tour through Oxford. Bring lunch and expect a fast pace.

“Viatour Windsor, Stonehenge, Oxford tour Oxford needs to be removed from this tour as it’s not as significant as Windsor and Stonehenge. Some people wait a lifetime to see this beautiful castle. Because we had to rush through we did not get to really enjoy the castle. We stood OUTSIDE IN THE COLD for 1.5 hours. This time should have been allocated to being INSIDE the castle. If we hadn’t had to go to Oxford the time allocated to drive there should have been spent at Windsor. Stonehenge is a quick walk around and the time there was even cut short to rush to Oxford!! Please please to your customers…”

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English - Walking uphill with the castle story
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

9.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Meet near the Adam Smith statue on the Royal Mile, then walk to Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide such as Koffe, Greg, Steph, or Euan. Expect 90 minutes of outdoor storytelling, skip-the-line entry, castle history, and free time to explore the buildings yourself.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Really interesting to learn so much about the castle. As it is primarily outside it is important to wrap up warm. Very happy with the tour overall.”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip - Loch Ness begins the journey
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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

10.Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,136 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Spend 12 hours exploring Skye and the Highlands from Inverness with a Timberbush driver-guide. Expect Portree, Eilean Donan Castle, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, the Old Man of Storr, Loch Ness viewpoints, and lively commentary from guides such as Alex, Fiona, Owen, and Liall.

“great tour with Alex very knowledgeable and Good humour just the right amount of time at each stop.”

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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour - Windsor Castle and the royal town
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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

11.London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 11.5 hours - 1 day · from $108

You travel by coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath with a guide and personal audio headset. Choose added entry to Windsor Castle and the Roman Baths. Guides such as James, Richard, Angela, and Pablo are praised for clear history, humor, and keeping the day on schedule.

“Angela was a wonderful tour guide. She was a wealth of knowledge and provided us with all the historical facts we needed and then some. She was very passionate about her job and went and of her way to ensure everyone was kept well informed and looked after for the entire journey. She made the entire tour very interesting and very pleasant.”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise - What the 50-minute route feels like
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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

12.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30

You’ll spend 50 minutes cruising Loch Ness from Clansman Harbour toward Urquhart Castle, listening to local stories and watching sonar for Nessie. Guides such as Iain and Liall have brought humor and history to some departures. The boat has indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, toilets, and a snack bar.

“I enjoyed this wee cruise, despite the weather! The sailing was smooth, and the audio playing was great at informing us of the history around us. Facilities on board were ideal and the setting spectacular. Staff were really friendly and helpful too.”

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Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide - Start at the David Hume Statue, not at the castle gate
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Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

13.Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,969 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours exploring Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide such as John, Sarah, or Charlotte. The tour covers the Crown Jewels, St Margaret’s Chapel, Great Hall, military sites, royal stories, and broad city views, with castle entry included so you can continue exploring afterward.

“Charlotte was lively and theatrical definitely made it interesting!”

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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip - Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s birthplace
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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

14.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach from London to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford, with a scenic Cotswolds drive between stops. Your guide handles the history and timing, while optional admissions let you tailor the day. Guides may include Phil, Robert, Cameron, Andy, or Sandra.

“Long bus ride through beautiful countryside. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the sites visited. I personally wished he was more receptive to questions. Long continuous presentations did not allow for questions to be asked at time of event.”

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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Leeds Castle: a royal setting with room to wander
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

15.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Victoria Coach Station to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and Dover with an English-speaking guide, climate-controlled coach, Wi-Fi, USB charging, and Vox headphones. Expect strong storytelling, a guided cathedral visit if selected, and a quick Dover photo stop rather than a full castle visit.

“Leeds castle tour was an awesome day out. Our guide Cameron made the day so enjoyable. He was a wealth of knowledge and presented it a humorous and enjoyable manner. Our driver Sonil was excellent at navigating the extremely narrow roads.”

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