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• 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 :)

  

  

  

  

• Two Tar Heels

  Kenneth W,

  Oct 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  A wonderful day trip. A little rushed but worth it all. Good transportation services available at Blenheim for those requiring assistance.

• Great day trip with mum

  Lystra93,

  Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  I went on this tour with my mum while she was visiting the UK. We booked it quite last minute and are so glad we were able to go on this tour. Don't let the "Downton Abbey" part deter you as that is only a small part of the tour. The highlight of the trip for me was Blemhiem Palace. Unfortunately they are completing resortation works until 2026 however the state rooms and history is so interesting (if you're into that stuff!). We also stopped at Bourton on the Water for a few hours. It's a very cute village and we had lunch at a little bakery by the water. The village was a popular place and quite busy with tourists. There are plenty of photo opportunities here if you dont mind waiting for the perfect shoot. Lastly we did a small tour of the small village where the Downton Abbey church is located and Lady Elizabeth's (i think it's Elizabeth??) house. Overall this was a great tour and would definitely recommend to do it if you have time! The guide Kevin was very knowledgeable on the history of Blemhiem and provided local knowledge of the area as it's close to where he grew up. Lucien, the driver, drived with so much care and we made it to all of our destinations safely, even when it was raining quite heavily. Just a few other bits that might be helpful to others: The coach only had USB-A ports and therefore I couldn't charge my phone as I only had USB-C to USB-C. So, might be something to check ahead of time. We had lunch quite late, around 2:30pm as we waited until we reached Bourton on the Water so would definitely recommend taking snacks and water (no hot food or drink was allowed on the coach). The last bit of advice is- there was a lot of walking especially if you want to see all of the palace and grounds! We actually didn't have enough time to view the gardens as we obey had 2hours but from what we could see they were quite extensive and the Harry Potter is located somewhere there.

• Englesko zagorje

  Culture33677436405,

  Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kevin is great. He speaks all the time, and explain everything, but Costwolds is boring, nothing to see there. The Blenheim palace is amazing.

• Awesome tour!

  lindamM9513SE,

  Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Awesome tour with Kevin as our guide and Lucien as our driver! Very informative and fun tour. Highly recommend to everyone!

• Great day in the English countryside

  598briand,

  Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Kevin and Lucien were great. Excellent day in local villages. Kevin offered some great commentary and insights along the way.

• Easy day getaway!

  sherry m,

  Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Fun day! 3 stops! Plan accordingly for walking on uneven ground. I would suggest sneakers . Plan to tip:) Megan and the driver were amazing! 10/10

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Be on time at the pick up...

  Maria R,

  Oct 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Be on time at the pick up location. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and respectful as well as the driver. We manage to come 2 mins late but the driver is very understanding to wait for us.

• Excellent day!

  J8300UHsamb,

  Oct 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Menta the driver was excellent. Megan (our guide) was brilliantly fun, knowledgeable and friendly. We loved Blenheim Palace and driving through the beautiful Cotswolds. The last stop to see Downton Abbey village in Bampton was short but fun.

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