Public Opening Times
Guided public tours for interested individuals start on 24 March 2012 and continue until 7 October 2012
Tour Options 2012
The College will be closed to visitors on 6 April/2 & 3 June/5 & 6 September 2012 and on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time.
There are two tours only for the general public: 14.00 & 15.15 (last entry 15.15)
School groups can only be accepted during Eton College's holidays. Please refer to the table below.
Opening Times 2012
| 13 February - 17 February |
10.30 - 16.30 |
Daily (Holidays) |
| 23 March - 15 April |
10.30 - 16.30 |
Daily (Holidays) |
| 6 April (Good Friday) |
- |
CLOSED |
| 16 April - 1 June |
13.30 - 16.30 |
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays |
| 2 June |
- |
CLOSED |
| 3 June - 10 June |
10.30 - 16.30 |
Daily (Holidays) |
| 11 June - 29 June |
13.30 - 16.30 |
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays |
| 30 June - 4 September |
10.30 - 16.30 |
Daily (Holidays) |
| 9 August and 5 & 6 September |
- |
CLOSED |
| 7 September - 7 October |
13.30 - 16.30 |
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays |
| 8 October - 16 November |
- |
Pre-booked adult groups only |
| 17 November - 16 January |
- |
CLOSED |
Casual Visitors
Short guided tours for individuals, of around an hour in duration, are arranged at 14.00 and 15.15 on some Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and daily during Eton College's holidays (please refer to the table above). The tour rates remain the same as the group's short tour mentioned below £7.00 and £6.00 for seniors and children under 14. Tickets can be purchased from the Eton College Gift Shop, between 11.00 and 15.15 on the day or from the entry desk, which is located at the end of College Chapel, open a few minutes before each tour, and reached by walking through the church yard.
Group Prices 2012
| Short Tour:1 hour |
Per head |
| Accompanied under 8's |
Free |
| School Children (8 - 14) |
£6.00 |
| Students (15 plus) |
£7.00 |
| Teachers (one per pre-booked group of 15 free) |
Free |
| Additional Adults (accompanying school parties) |
£7.00 |
| Extended Tour: 1 hour 45 minutes (not suitable for children) |
£10.50 |
| Specialist Tour: 2 hours |
£13.00 |
Free entry for serving military personnel and their families, on production of an ID card, on the 14.00 and 15,15 public tours.
Payment may be made by cash, cheque or credit card: Cheques made payable to Eton College Services Ltd. please.
- All visits to Eton College are guided.
- Food and drink must not be consumed within the precincts of the College.
- Photography is allowed, but not in College Chapel or the Museum of Eton Life.
- It is essential for the smooth operation of the daily schedule that the party arrive on time.
- Unforeseen circumstances may sometimes necessitate the cancellation of tours or the closure of parts of the College without prior notice.
- Also see Security Information for visitors.
Eton College, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, is one of the oldest schools in the country. Its historic buildings are an integral part of the national heritage and it is with great pleasure that we invite visitors to experience and share the beauty and traditions of the College. We would ask visitors, however, to recognize the fact that this is a residential academic establishment and not primarily a tourist attraction, and to respect the privacy of those who live and work here.
Main Public Visits page
Further details of Tours
Information about the Eton College Gift Shop