The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace 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 some 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.
What To Expect
Blenheim Palace
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. Explore the striking market square, 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.
Options
English with Blenheim Palace
English incl. Blenheim Palace: Tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens. English-speaking guide.
Chinese tour without entry
Chinese tour without entry: Excluding entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens
Chinese with Blenheim Palace
Chinese with Blenheim Palace: Chinese Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & The Cotswolds
Spanish with Blenheim Palace
Spanish with Blenheim Palace: Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & The Cotswolds Spanish
English tour without entry
English without entry: Excludes entry to Blenheim Palace. English-speaking guide.
Japanese with Blenheim Palace
Japanese incl. Blenheim Palace: Tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace and Gardens. Japanese-speaking guide.
Spanish tour without entry
Spanish tour without entry : Excluding entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens
Japanese tour without entry
Excludes entry to Blenheim Palace. Japanese-speaking guide.
What‘s Included
Superior Coach with Wi-Fi and USB Charging
Professional guide
Visit Stow-on-the-Wold
Personal Audio Headset
Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
Guided Walking Tour of Bampton
Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens (if option selected)
Optional gratuities
Food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,212 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cotswold & Blenheim Splendour
Resort56288058637,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, Megan & Michael Angelo were stellar hosts, extremely friendly welcoming and professional
The Perfect Tour for history fans
Operagolf,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was more than what we expected… Megan our guide was fantastic… Knowledgeable, friendly and upbeat. Blenheim Palace is an absolute treasure. Seeing the Cotswolds with an experience guide, who knows both English history and Downton Abbey back stories was a real treat.
A fantastic day
Elizabeth C,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Manon was an outstanding guide—she was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. Additionally, she had a sense of humor and was good natured and considerate in dealing with the tour group Clive was an outstanding driver manouvering narrow, tricky roads. He was timely in being at the pickup locations and was cordial in dealing with the group. As we were all together for a long day of travel, Manon and Clive were perfect guides. A fantastic day.
5 star day!!
denisecV4601KK,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day today with Manon as our guide. Lovely lady, knowledgeable, friendly and ever so helpful to our group! Clive was our driver! Wonderful driver in extremely heavy traffic! 5 star day!!
Blenheim Palace entry and Cotzels and Bampton
Daydream19266099966,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00First, we stayed at Blenheim Palace for two hours, including entry, and enjoyed it slowly using a Japanese guide. The second, Stowe-on-the-Wold, was a little more than an hour's walk on its own, giving us time to relax in a cafe. At Bampton, on the edge of Downton Abbey at the end of the day, we had access to St Mary's Church and enjoyed the cityscape a bit. It was a tour in English, but my guide Angela was very kind and helpful in helping me understand the re-assembly. Next time I want to take a tour of Highclere Castle entrance.
Great day exploring Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds
Katie L,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really enjoyed the commentary from our knowledgeable tour guide Angela! Blenheim Palace and its grounds were a thrill to explore. Loved seeing all the Downton filming sites in Bampyon. The day was overall well-placed though we could’ve used an extra half hour in Stow-on-the-Wold as we had to fit lunch in which left little time to explore. Great driver, Indy!
Awesome!
miajR3485DA,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so fun and informative!
Be careful of time. A...
Karen K,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Be careful of time. A lot to see. Palace lacks sign to warn if you walk around formal garden up to Italian garden, you can't exit to car park that way. One can underestimate the amount of time it will take to get to the bus. Manon and Nathan were great!
A don't miss day trip from London
leskobear,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Megan was our tour guide, and she was charming and outstanding! Lots of interesting commentaries and just the right amount of talk on the bus during a long day. The Cotswolds were beautiful and charming-we stopped at Bampton where much of Downton Abbey was filmed and at Stow on the Wold. Many exhibits were set up at the palace, so we didn't get to see as many rooms as we expected, but the ones we did see were beautiful. We had a delicious lunch at The Porch House in Stow which claims to be the oldest pub in England. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can have Megan as your guide. Michael Angelo was a safe and courteous driver.
Great tour, well organized
Leslee F,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well planned and timed. Excellent guide Megan and driver Michaelangelo made every effort to make our tour excellent. Everything ran on time, good commentary and good driving. Bus was comfortable.
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