Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private Tour

Duration: 8 Hours

Location: Cotswolds

Price: From £545

Our Cotswolds and Blenheim tour combines this wonderful palace with one of the most beautiful regions in the country – The Cotswolds.

Blenheim Palace is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture. If that wasn’t enough then perhaps just to gaze out over the enchanting lakes towards the surrounding forests, or why not try your hand at escaping the maze!

Designing your Itinerary

What places could we get to see on our Cotswolds and Blenheim tour?

Burford
Bourton-on-the-Water
Lower Slaughter
Stow-on-the-Wold
Blenheim Palace

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Departing Oxford at 9am we start the day off visiting Burford, often called the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!

From Burford your route takes you through some enchanting Cotswold villages to Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ and is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town. It’s regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.

Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. From Lower Slaughter we then continue on to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Here you will have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms. We will also enjoy lunch in one of the many pubs and tea rooms.

After lunch we then to Blenheim Palace were we will spend 2-3 hours exploring the history and natural beautiful of Blenheim Palace, before we drive you back to Oxford.

Useful Information

On your Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour you’ll be looked after by our knowledgeable driver-guide, and travel in one of our comfortable vehicles that can hold up to seven guests.

Your guide will give you a background of the area’s history as you travel, and at each of the stops you’re free to either explore the village with your guide or to have some free time to yourself, relax and maybe do some shopping. We tend to stop for lunch in a traditional country pub where you can sample a traditional ale out in the sunshine if you’d like.

Tour Details

The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour is available seven days a week, subject to availability.

We have a tier pricing policy for this tour and below are the prices per person:

£545 for 1 person

£295 per person for 2 people

£215 per person for 3 people

£175 per person for 4 people

£160 per person for 5 people

£145 per person for 6 people

£130 per person for 7 people

The tour departs from Oxford at 9am and we can collect from your hotel or the train station if you are traveling from London. Oxford can be easily reached from London Paddington & London Marylebone train stations making it the ideal tour for a day trip from London.

What’s Included?

Included in the Cotswolds and Blenheim tour

Travel in a modern, comfortable air conditioned vehicle
Led by a local driver guide
8 hour tour of the Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace
Entrance tickets to Blenheim Palace
Enjoyable conversation!
We are proud to support ‘One Tree Planted’. So with every booking made, we will donate to allow one tree to be planted

Not included in this tour

Entrance fees to other attractions
Food or refreshments
Gratuities

How to get here?

The start time for Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour is 9am and we can collect you from anywhere in Oxford. If coming from London then the easiest and cheapest option is to take a train direct from London Paddington or London Marylebone to Oxford station. From here we can pick you up for free!

However, if you wish to make things easier and less stressful then we can pick you up and drop you off from anywhere in the region including London. For this the Tailor-Made Cotswolds Tour is for you.

FAQ’s

How much does the Cotswolds and Blenheim tour cost?

We have a tier pricing policy for this tour and below are the prices per person:

£545 for 1 person

£295 per person for 2 people

£215 per person for 3 people

£175 per person for 4 people

£160 per person for 5 people

£145 per person for 6 people

£130 per person for 7 people

When can I take this tour?

This tour is available 7 days a week depending on availability.

What is the minimum/maximum number of people on the tours?

The minimum is 1 person and the maximum is 7 people. For larger groups please send us an email to discuss availability and pricing.

Does this tour allow entrance into Blenheim Palace itself?

Yes your entrance tickets are included in the price.

Can I be picked up from London/Bath/Stratford?

No. This tour begins from any starting point you choose within the Northern/Central Cotswolds or Oxford. If you would like to be picked up from another area then our Tailor-Made Tour is for you.

Can I add in notable attractions like Warwick Castle? Or do a tour of a local city like Oxford or Bath?

No. This tour has a fixed itinerary. If you would like to make amendments to the tour then our Tailor-Made Tour is for you.

What are the payment arrangement for the tour?

We require full payment at the time of booking.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is 100% of the cost charged for cancellations within 48 hours prior the tour. 50 % of the cost is charged for cancellations 3 – 7 days before the tour. For cancellations given 8 days and greater before the tour then we charge a 5% cancellation fee.

Do you have any extra information about Blenheim Palace and special events?

The best place to look is the official Blenheim Palace website as they are constantly updating with new and wonderful events.