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The 15 Best Castle Tours in Britain

100 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $30

Windsor still houses a monarch, Edinburgh sits on a volcano and Eilean Donan is mostly a very good rebuild. These 15 pair the great keeps with guides worth hearing, priced and timed for real itineraries.

Windsor Castle Admission Ticket - Getting in at Windsor Castle without losing time
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Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

1.Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

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

Self-guided access to Windsor Castle, State Apartments, and St George’s Chapel, with a free multimedia audio guide and easy entry.

“We loved the whole experience. the audio guides are are definite. As Brits we felt very proud of the history we have.”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip - Loch Ness photo stop, fast but worth it
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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

2.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

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

Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle in 12 hours, with Loch Ness views, Portree time, live guide commentary, and photo stops.

“Comfortable Journey which covered amazing locations. Our driver Alex made our experience a very pleasent one. He was very kind and pleasent. Never forgot to check on us after each stop and shared so much of information. An amazing experience!!”

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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour - The Riverside Town of Windsor: Cobblestones, Shops, and a Castle That Dominates the Skyline
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London: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

3.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

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

Spend a long day on a small-group coach seeing Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath, with headsets, Wi-Fi, and optional castle and baths entry.

“The sightseeing was very beautiful, we really enjoyed all of them. Our tour guy was very knowledgeable and funny, our drive to and back was excellent”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise - The 50-minute loop: what you actually get on the water
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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

4.Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

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

A 50-minute round-trip Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with onboard sonar, commentary, snacks, and Wi-Fi.

“We do this every year and it’s always amazing. Beautiful view, lovely staff, and a perfect activity to do if your looking to relax and enjoy the view - on the speakers it plays history of the area so it’s also a way to learn about the history.”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - The Coach Guide Storytelling, the Part You Feel in Your Seat
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

5.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

Inverness to Loch Ness: boat cruise, Urquhart Castle ruins, and Nessie stories, plus Loch Ness Centre in winter season.

“Spent the day exploring the Loch Ness and Urqhhart castle after being transported by a bus and boat combo. Perfect amount of time to spend at the castle and afterwards we were driven to the Loch Ness centre to experience a video walk through of the Loch Ness monster history and myths. Very fun and I recommend doing this. The guide was awesome!!”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour - The Coach Ride: Comfortable, Tight, and Built for Stops
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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

6.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $39Top rated

Glasgow to Oban and Glencoe in one day, with Loch Lomond views, castles like Kilchurn, and expert guide storytelling on a small coach.

“The guide (James) was very funny and knowledgeable on the history throughout the trip. I was initially concerned over what served to be a long trip, but we stopped repeatedly for photos, bathroom breaks, and lunch. This was the best thing anyone can do. That advantage of this opportunity!”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour - From Inverness Cathedral area to the Highlands, in a comfortable Mercedes minibus
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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

7.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,440 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Skye in one day from Inverness. Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness views, and the Trotternish Peninsula highlights, with a great guide.

“I had the best time - and the tour was enriching, as well as fun. I laughed often, I ran like a five year-old child up the Quiraing, and I learned a lot.”

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From Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour - Balloch, Loch Lomond Shores, and the cruise across the loch
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From Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Trossachs & Stirling Castle Tour

From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria - Lindisfarne Priory Ruins and the Lindisfarne Gospels Story
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From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

9.Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,313 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Spend a day in Northumbria from Edinburgh, with Lindisfarne tidal island, Alnwick Castle, Harry Potter spots, and Alnwick Gardens.

“We had a great tour with Alistair — we had enough time to explore each stop, and his recommendations were helpful! Lindisfarne is beautiful and we had time to visit Alnwick Castle, market and Barter Books too. Alistair’s commentary was really interesting and he was such a friendly driver. A lovely way to explore Northumbria! Thank you!”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond - Price and value: what $61 gets you, and what costs extra
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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour - Photo Stop at The Kelpies, Modern Horses with Industrial Clues
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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

11.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,043 reviews · 9 hours · from $57

Edinburgh day trip to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and The Kelpies, plus a Trossachs walk and included castle entry.

“Amazing tour. We only had two days in town and were so happy to spend one of them on this. From the begining it was calm and welcoming, with extremely knowledgable and authentic staff. It never felt "touristy", due to our small group of 8 people and our amazing guide Graham , who was so great. He told us so much about the history, geology, culture, arts, and played well selected music along the route. Perfectly timed stops and lengths of driving in between, so it never felt rushed or boring. 9 hours went by quickly, but was genereally a great length. Would 100% go for a Rabbies tour again,…”

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From London: Half-Day Trip to Windsor with Castle Tickets - Entering Windsor Castle with skip-the-line tickets
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From London: Half-Day Trip to Windsor with Castle Tickets

13.Half-Day Trip to Windsor with Castle Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 840 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $120

Half-day coach trip from London to Windsor. Skip ticket lines at Windsor Castle, enjoy live guide commentary, then explore at your pace.

“We loved Windsor Castle! Definitely worth seeing. The town was very cute, though we didn’t have much time there. We wish it had been just a little longer. All in all, it was a great experience.”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip - Loch Ness photo stop, fast but worth it
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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

14.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 748 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

From Inverness, tour Loch Ness and Eilean Donan, then chase Skye’s icons like the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, and Kilt Rock in one day.

“nice tour with nice guide Karen, we see the sunshine of Skye isle, highland cows, loch ness, beautiful castles, look for dinosaur footprints... An unforgettable and satisfing highland experience”

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Dover Castle Admission Ticket - Henry II’s palace rooms, kitchens, and armories
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Dover Castle Admission Ticket

15.Dover Castle Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 735 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Climb Dover Castle’s Great Tower and tour Henry II’s rooms plus WWII Dunkirk tunnels, with Under Siege interactive displays and sights like an AA gun.

“This is an amazing castle experience. Loved walking through all the grounds and buildings and exploring the tunnels.”

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