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Private Windsor Dark Side Walking Tour

1 Review 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Windsor & Eton, England
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Windsor like never before on this tour exploring Windsor's darker side. From the ominous halls of England’s most haunted building to the eerie gallows of local executions and royal disasters long buried in history, prepare to have your spine tingled as Windsor’s hidden horrors are brought to life.

Behind the grandeur and royal prestige, Windsor harbors untold mysteries and ghostly happenings. Walk the same streets as phantoms and uncover spine-tingling tales that reveal the sinister side of our iconic town. Each step on this 1.5-hour journey will plunge you deeper into Windsor's macabre past—some centuries old, others still lingering in the present.

Guided by a local guide, you’ll explore eerie legends, supernatural sightings, and infamous tragedies that will leave you questioning what’s real… and what’s waiting in the shadows

What's Included

  • A friendly local guide
  • All attractions are seen from the outside, no tickets required
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

51 High Street
Windsor SL4 1LR, UK

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End point

4 Market Street
Windsor SL4 1PB, UK

End the tour outside the Carpenters Arms

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Windsor Guildhall

Meet your guide outside Windsor Guildhall and hear about Windsor's drastic measures to escape the plague
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Windsor Castle

Discover the monstrous monarchs that lived behind these walls, and the ghosts that inhabit the castle now
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nell Gwynn Tearoom

Learn about secret tunnels, King's mistresses and the peculiarities of Drury House
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Long Walk

Venture out onto the Long Walk to hear of curses, a guardsman's tragic end and the story of Herne the Hunter
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Park Street

Listen out for ghostly hoofbeats when you discover Black Horse Yard
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Curfew Tower

Look up to Curfew Tower and learn about those who met their gristly ends here
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Thames Street

Discover the King George Memorial Fountain and the darker past of witches and martyrs
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Statue

Hear stories of Queen Victoria, a larger-than-life queen who's ghost has been seen lingering in Windsor...
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Carpenters Arms

End the tour at The Carpenters Arms for stories of tunnels and ghosts
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Windsor Dark Side Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-335218P23

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What's Included

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  • A friendly local guide
  • All attractions are seen from the outside, no tickets required

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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