Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London
Overview
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10 hours
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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 user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of Bampton village
Superior Coach with Wi-Fi and USB Charging
Visit Bourton-on-the-Water
Expert guide
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
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 & Bourton-on-the-Water After a brief journey through some of the most beautiful countryside in England, we will arrive at our next destination. Straddling the River Windrush is the lovely village of Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as the 'Venice of the Costwolds'. This quintessentially English village is a must-see for all visitors to the Cotswolds. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience in a riverside café, or take a stroll down the river banks and peruse the eclectic mix of local stores offering everything from homemade ice cream to charming gifts for friends and family back home.
Options
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
Japanese - without entry
Japanese without entry: Entry to Blenheim Palace is not included. Japanese-speaking guide.
English with Blenheim Palace
Tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace and Gardens in English.
Reviews
543 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice balance of palace and countryside
Terri C,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Manon was our tour guide for the day and as a historian she was well qualified to give us the colorful history of Blenheim Palace as well as helpful tidbits to make us welcome as tourists! Her humor and candor made the tour even more enthralling. We loved visiting Churchill’s favorite place, Woodstock near Blenheim, the Cotswolds village of Bourton on the water, and the village of Bampton, where scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed. The architecture and excessive grandeur of Blenheim were nicely balanced by the quaintness and peacefulness of the countryside. Our coach driver Christian, made sure we stayed safe and kept us from getting lost in any mazes we were tempted to encounter! If Blenheim is on your bucket list, this tour is perfect for you. We enjoyed the day trip.
Our guide gave a lot of...
Stephen F,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide gave us a lot of information about London while travel out of town. When approaching Blenheim, we received many facts and helpful information explaining to us what we would seeing.
Mannon Williams is an...
Rick G,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mannon Williams is an excellent tour guide. She really knows her Brittish history. She is tje best guide!
Put an age limit on your tours
kristhompson1,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour was fine. Angela was knowledgeable. You really should not allow small children on these tours as there was a child who screamed and cried the whole day.
An appetiser for a longer return visit
Marilyn d,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a great trip with an excellent tour leader, Andy Jackson and driver, Christian. Andy was a fount of interesting and informative information and stories but the one thing he and Christian couldn’t do was stretch time. And that was my biggest problem - there was just not enough time at what was supposed to be the highlight of the day, Blenheim Palace. The 90 minute taste I got, however, was enough to encourage me to return one day snd spend much more time wandering around. I also loved the time spent in the beautiful Cotswold villages so I wouldn’t have given that up either. Perhaps it’s best to regard this tour as an appetiser for a longer return visit.
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