Castles · PRIVATE CASTLE TOURS IN LONDON
The good private castle tours in London sell their morning slots weeks ahead. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Leave London by private luxury vehicle for Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, medieval Canterbury, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route and history, with pickup in London Zones 1 to 3, entry to the castle and cathedral, free Wi-Fi, and photo stops included.
Leave central London at 7:30 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Canterbury Cathedral, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Leeds Castle. Guides including Oz, Christian, and Peter are known for lively historical commentary. You get a flexible private day, but admission, lunch, and careful timing between stops are your responsibility.
“This is a good tour for when you are looking to expand your trip out of London. Our tour guide Peter was fabulous. The sights were nice, but I would prioritize Central London and Windsor Castle above these locations.”
Leave central London at 7:30 am with a private guide such as Will or Christian, then visit Stonehenge and Windsor Castle in one long day. You can arrange an early Stonehenge entry, hear the background before arriving, explore St George’s Chapel, and have lunch in Windsor. Entrance tickets and lunch cost extra.
“A perfect experience with a really good guide. We had the time to visit at length. Lot of information and history from the guide.”
You get a private 12-hour drive from London to Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, and Dover Castle, with time for Leeds Castle’s moat punt. Driver Kamal has been praised for being prompt, patient, and helpful, but this is mainly chauffeur service rather than guided sightseeing. Entry tickets cost extra.
“Skipped Leeds. Too expensive. Went to Darwin estate. Very historic. Close to London. Not as cold or windy.”
By the kind of castle day, rather than the country.
