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• Wonderful Trip

  Curious56584894841,

  Dec 7, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Andy Jackson is our guide in this trip. He is funny and good storyteller. We had a great trip. Evan Evans tour had a good coach.

  

• Nice but little time in Bampton

  Jeanpinfi,

  Dec 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  The tour is nice, but the stop in Bampton lasts very little, 40 minutes scarcely enough to take some pictures of the Downton Abbey film sets and enter the small shop. That's a shame, since it was my first interest. The appointment at Victoria Station is not very clear, as I was waiting at the Welcome Desk as written, but our guide was already at the gate. Kevin was great, helpful and nice. About his professionalism, nothing to say. It even helped me take some nice pictures! The palace was in a Christmas robe. I hadn't bought the ticket for the entrance, but thanks to the Christmas market and the open areas of the building, I still managed to spend 2 interesting hours. If it wasn't for the very short time in Bampton, I would have given it 5 stars.

  

  

  

  

• If you want to see Blenheim Palace do not go during the Christmas period.

  F4049KRlesleyb,

  Nov 25, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  I went on this tour to be able to see Blenheim Palace. Unfortunately between 14 November and early January the house has a Christmas installation in it. This means that it is full of Christmas decorations and light and you cannot actually see any of the rooms themselves, or any decorative elements. The installation is in the theme of the Wizard of Oz - a pathway through the rooms has been created to follow. I was also unable to see the Churchill Gallery or the formal garden as these closed at 4pm. As Blenheim was the last thing on our tour, we did not get there til 3.30 - by the time I got out of the house, it was too late to see these other things. My disappointment was mirrored by the vast majority of the tour group as they too had been looking forward to a very different experience. If you are interested in seeing a wonderful and magical Christmas installation I think Blenheim at this time of the year would be perfect. Especially if you have young children. However, if you actually want to see the house and all of its beautiful interiors - do not go at Christmas. I contacted the tour operator (Evan Evan’s Tours) so they could address this problem. They declined to do so. They did however advise me that there was a Christmas installation in the house. It would have been more helpful if this information had been provided at the time I booked the tour. I find it very disappointing that this company is continuing to sell this tour without advising that the current experience at Blenheim is quite unlike the one they advertise. I believe they should update the information they provide so as to avoid disappointing other people like I and the other people on my tour were disappointed. The rest of the tour was OK - but I was really interested in seeing Blenheim Palace.

• James the tour guide and...

  David O,

  Nov 24, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  James the tour guide and Mentor the driver were excellent. James was tour guide was engaging and anxious to share his knowledge.

• Very fun day trip!

  Travelmates729,

  Nov 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a great day in the Cotswolds. James provided a lot of interesting information in a friendly style. We had the right amount of time in each area. Mentor was a good driver. We highly recommend this tour!

• Great tour!

  R8887MWderekm,

  Nov 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Loved the Cotswolds, especially the "Venice of England". Ate a great Sunday lunch at the Dial House and walked along the banks of the tiny river. The guide James was outstanding the whole way, very knowledgeable and great storyteller, and kept us on track. Mentor the driver was very personable and drove a steady bus including through very tight roads.

• Lovely experience

  DayTrip23561722243,

  Nov 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  We had a good times with James as our guide and Mentor as our driver. I do wish we had more time in Cotswold though. An hour wasn’t enough since lunch consume majority of it. I would come back to Cotswold again. Perhaps spend a night there. Other than that, James was very informative and funny. I would recommend him!

• Great overall experience

  onewayfamilychurch,

  Nov 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our guide, Kevin was awesome. Very knowledgeable about all sites, and super friendly. Every stop was incredible from Bourton by the water, to Cotswolds, to Blenheim palace.... took tons of pictures. Our family favorite was the Cotswolds, definitely coming back.

• Awesome trip

  San T,

  Nov 3, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was a great enjoyable trip. Our guide Simon was fantastic with his fun way explaining each places and English words/ phases. Learnt a few things from him. Clive the driver was great too getting us there safely. Enjoyed each stops but Shane didn’t have enough time to explore all in Blenheim palace

• Lovely day out, but more time needed...

  516nv,

  Nov 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Had done this tour on 2/11/2025. Had no issue finding the coach station and boarding was done smoothly. Our driver Clive was ever-smiling throughout the tour and was very welcoming. We first visited Blenheim palace and saw amazing views from the rooftop. The gardens were beautiful, and the family treasures impressive. But time was too short to enjoy everything properly. Had wanted to explore the palace grounds more,but had to rush back to the coach to be on time. We next went to Bampton village. The tour guide led us through the village to show us where Downtown Abbey was filmed,and escorted us back to the coach. Our last stop was Burton on the Water. Time was again too short to enjoy everything. Had hurriedly rushed through Birdland(separate tickets bought) and the Model Village(separate tickets bought),and again had to rush back in time for the coach. Could just take few pictures of the Wind rush river. We drove via Burford village on our way back, and took pictures from our coach seats. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and loved my day out,but only wish I had more time to enjoy what I saw,and not rush through such exceedingly beautiful tourist attractions. One additional hour each for both Blenheim palace & Burton on Water will be better,just a humble suggestion :)

  

  

  

  
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