Windsor Castle Tour from London
Windsor Castle Tour from London
Windsor Castle is rich in history as well as being a stunning example of Georgian architecture. You are bound to be impressed by our Windsor Castle tours. Windsor Castle is well-known as the oldest, largest residential castle in the world and covers an extraordinary 26 acres. Globe Trips offers both day tours or, for the ultimate experience, the Royal English tour. Another option is a Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor tour, for a truly special day out. Immerse yourself in the mysticism surrounding the ancient site of Stonehenge, and see why Bath was the first city in England to be granted World Heritage Site status.
900 years of British history, of chaotic events that have shaped the present, have occurred within the walls of Windsor Castle. For example, the Castle played a crucial role during the English Civil War - it was used by Parliamentary forces as their military headquarters. With Globe Trips, you can now experience the castle in all it splendour take a Windsor Castle Tour today.
Glimpse some history that has survived into the present witness the traditional Changing of the Guard and feel like you are experiencing something really unique. Revel in the magnificence and sheer luxury of the State Apartments, which hold priceless works of art, by such masters as Rubens and Rembrandt. If you are particularly artistically inclined, you may also want to have a look at the Drawings Gallery.
As part of your Windsor Castle tour, view the most famous dolls' house in the world - Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Incredibly, it took 1,500 artists and craftsmen over three years to complete. The dolls' house was made with such intricacy and attention to detail that even the minature bottles in the wine cellar were filled with the correct wines. Writers such as Thomas Hardy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote books that were scaled specifically to size for the dolls' house.
You cannot visit Windsor Castle without having a look around St George's Chapel, widely regarded as one of the greatest cases of gothic architecture in the whole of England. Housed within the chapel are ten tombs of important royal figures, including Charles I, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, his third wife.
Conclusion: If all our Windsor Castle tour has to offer is not enough for you, why not try one of our package Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor tours? Take one of our tours from London today, be it a Day Tour or, for something that bit more special, a Royal English Tour. Paris Attractions and Things To Do in Paris Visit Waza National Park Top Tourist Destination in Cameroon Island and Beaches in Singapore for tourist attractions Best Comedy Destinations to Enjoy Hen Nights in London Cheap Hotels London, UK Travel Tips Celebrating Chinese Festivals Get Steamy With Goggles While Snorkeling Off Akumal Beach South Africa 4x4 and SA's greatest mind Bluehost and Fatcow comparison Garden Leisure Ski Holidays to Alaska Manila Philippines Promises Great Tourism Myrtle Beach Condo Rentals provide you the best accommodation