Windsor Castle

Home of British Monarchs for almost a millennia, this is the brightest jewel of the Royal Collection Trust and final resting place of many kings and queens most recently that of Queen Elizabeth II. There is a large collection of fine art such as Hans Holbein, Van Dyck and Rubens, and the famous doll’s house belonging to Queen Mary. This tour takes 6 hours including travel. As Windsor Castle is occupied by the reigning monarch opening hours can be restricted and changed at short notice.

Osborne House

Home of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert. The Tuscan style villa was the home of the Saxe-Coburg royal family for decades. The estate stretches to the sea where Queen Victoria’s bath carriage is located and in the summer Punch and Judy shows are still staged. The ornate gardens and Swiss Cottage are other attractions of the house. This tour includes ferry passage both ways between Southampton & the Isle of Wight by Red Funnel Ferries and also includes a visit to Shanklin Old Village. The whole tour including travel takes 8-10 hours.