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Windsor Castle Tours: Visit the World's Largest and Oldest Occupied Castle

Windsor bus tours from London are intensely popular with an extensive array of visitors. This is unquestionably due to the fact that Windsor holds such striking status as one of the most renowned castles in the UK. Visit the Castle with Golden Tours for a Windsor tour that is a cut above the rest.

Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 3:00 AM CDT

London, England -- (SBWire) -- 09/28/2011 --Embark upon a Windsor Castle tour from London and assess the delights of the Castle, which is home to some truly exceptional and idiosyncratic attractions. The official residence of the Queen, 1000 years of history have unfurled within its grand walls.

St George’s Chapel is where ten renowned monarchs are entombed, including Henry VIII and Charles I. The Chapel is also considered by many as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the UK, and is the sanctified home of the Order of the Garter.

The State Apartments of Windsor Castle are extraordinary: they are bedecked with some incredible works of art by such renowned masters as Canaletto and Rubens. The lavish finery of the State Apartments will entrance you.

There are things of interest especially worth discovering on a Windsor tour: Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, St George’s Chapel and the State Apartments. Painstakingly created by 1,500 craftsmen over three years, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is the most celebrated dolls house on the globe. It was constructed with much intricacy and sophistication, and even has running hot and cold water and electric lighting.

From the beginning of August until the end of September, visitors to Windsor Castle can go on a thrilling ‘Conquer the Tower’ tour. Ascend to the very summit of the globally fêted Round Tower, a regal UK landmark, and survey the spectacular Castle and its exquisite environs below.

Windsor Castle is set against a stunning natural backdrop, and holds redoubtable splendour along with a deeply sensational royal history. Discover this extraordinary castle with Golden Tours.

Take advantage of the possibility to discover the alluring town of Windsor on your visit. Why not try Windsor tours, such as a walking or hop on hop off bus tour? Allow the charms of the town to reveal themselves to you. Or even decide upon a package tour such as the outstanding value Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor tour, which lets you see all three superb areas over one day.