Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the resplendent English county of Oxfordshire, an area renowned for its rolling green hills, spectacular stately homes and quintessentially English market towns. See beautiful Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill was born and raised, plus visit iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series 'Downton Abbey'.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle
For a wheelchair users: Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair
Branded coach is subject to availability and there may be occasions where an alternative vehicle operates
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Blenheim Palace
This awe-inspiring stately home, the current private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is perhaps best-known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Admire the stunning details behind the portraits, tapestry and furniture in the lavishly decorated State Rooms, which includes ornate furniture by Boulle, Savonniere carpet and the iconic 'Victories' series of tapestries celebrating the Duke's victory over the French armies of 'The Sun King', Louis XIV, at the Battle of Blenheim. Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped formal gardens designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and more than 2,000 acres of parkland, or walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit his most cherished outdoor places on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier.
Cotswolds
The Cotswolds & Stow-on-the-Wold. After a brief journey through some of the most beautiful countryside in England, we will arrive at our next destination, Stow-on-the-Wold. The Market Square is the heart of the town and a striking example of its historical importance. Surrounded by elegant stone townhouses, independent shops, antique centres, cosy cafés, and traditional inns, the square has been central to Stow’s life for centuries. Highlights include the ancient market cross, medieval market stocks, & the impressive St Edward’s Hall, which stands at the center of the square.
What‘s Included
Superior Coach with Wi-Fi and USB Charging
Expert guide
Visit Stow-on-the-Wold
Guided walking tour of Bampton village
Branded Blenheim Palace coach
Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
Optional entrance to Blenheim Palace Gardens only (if option selected)
Personal Audio Headset
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
English with Blenheim Palace
Tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace and Gardens in English.
Japanese - without entry
Japanese without entry: Entry to Blenheim Palace is not included. Japanese-speaking guide.
English - without entry
English without entry: Entry to Blenheim Palace is not included. English-speaking guide.
Japanese with Blenheim Palace
Tour including Blenheim Palace and Gardens entry in Japanese
Reviews
597 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Tour
K1988GZld,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip. Kevin B., the Tour Guide was great and funny. The Driver Michael was fantastic.
Waste of money and felt like a tour of a building site
chrisdZ9953MQ,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00One of the most overpriced and most disappointing visits I’ve have ever experienced. We paid £85 for a family of 4, to then only be told this didn’t include any sort of entry to either the play areas or the house itself. Instead all we could do was walk around some very underwhelming grounds. Nothing of beauty instead it felt like building site… I totally understand restoration needs to be done however I feel customers should either be made aware or a discounted out of season price should be offered. Adventure playground was ok however we paid an extra £27 for this experience. Please don’t waste your money unless you are local and can enjoy an annual pass.
Very informative trip
55mariey,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely trip! Thanks to the John Wick tour guide, Kevin. And thank you to Clyde that made our ride smooth and safe. The tour was worth the price. Cotswold is very beautiful. Highly recommended.
A fun day trip
garth walker,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun day trip with excellent stops. The length of time at each stop was appropriate. The tour guide, Keven, and the driver, Clive, were both excellent! Keven had a lot of interesting and entertaining information to share with us, and Clive got us everywhere in a safe and efficient manner. It was a wonderful experience!
Cotswold Tour
gavintg73,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour with Kevin as our guide. Informative and well paced. Smooth journey with Clive as our driver as well. Enjoyed Bourton-on-the-Water!
Decent, not great.
minesaysBADMFonit,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Worth going to see, but what you are paying for really is the transportation. Tour guide quickly lost us in crowds. They handed out headsets...that didn't work. We got very little information or knowledge during the trip. This was one of 3 tours taken while in London and the headsets failed on all three tours! The other two, however, they were able to repair during the day.
The things we wanted to see at Blenheim were closed.
C1639YVjamesm,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Simon was fantastic. And all that was within his control he did well. However, was disappointed not able to see the interior of the Palace because it had been remodelled for the Wizard of Oz exhibition. This should have been made clear at time of purchase as we had no interest in the exhibition and wanted to see the interior of the Palace Also disappointing that the gardens were not open as closed for preparation of a light display. Again this should have been made clear at time of purchase. So the two things we wanted to see - the interior of the Palace and the gardens - we were not able to see.
Cotswold
DayTrip67425746479,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was amazing friendly and funny. I wish the place won't have had the wizard of oz would have loved to just seen the place . Despite that I loved the tour and Simon
Great Trip
Ramesh5431,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip, made even better by our guide Simon. He is very knowledgeable and kept the experience engaging and entertaining throughout.
Fun day
M3008IYja,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience, our guide Simon shared valuable information that made the trip more enjoyable and worth it. He made sure we are all safe and well taken cared of.
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