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Blenheim Palace & Cotswolds: Historic Day Trip
4.8
10 Ratings
Greater London
Discover Blenheim Palace and Cotswold’s charm on a private day tour. Explore history, enjoy quaint lunches, and stroll through medieval streets.
Discover Blenheim Palace and Cotswold’s charm on a private day tour. Explore history, enjoy quaint lunches, and stroll through medieval streets.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Blenheim Palace - • Arrive at Blenheim Palace by 11:00 AM.
• Discover the magnificence of the Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and explore the State Rooms.
• Wander through the Formal Gardens and admire the stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland.
• Leave Blenheim Palace at 1:30 PM. - Woodstock - Lunch Break: Woodstock…
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Blenheim Palace - • Arrive at Blenheim Palace by 11:00 AM.
• Discover the magnificence of the Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and explore the State Rooms.
• Wander through the Formal Gardens and admire the stunning ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland.
• Leave Blenheim Palace at 1:30 PM. -
Woodstock - Lunch Break: Woodstock
• Reach Woodstock for lunch by 1:00 PM.
• Savor a meal at one of the local pubs or cafes, such as The Kings Arms or The Woodstock Arms. -
Burford - • Depart Woodstock at 2:30 PM and proceed to Burford.
• Arrive in Burford by 3:00 PM.
Experience Burford’s medieval allure with a stroll up Burford Hill and a visit to the historic Church of St John the Baptist. Explore the charming High Street shops and unwind at the Burford Garden Centre. For a delightful tea room experience, visit Huffkins Café & Tea Room or The Priory Tearooms for refreshing treats.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on a journey from Central London into the heart of England’s storied past and picturesque countryside. Your adventure begins at the majestic Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This architectural marvel has also served as a regal backdrop for many films, including the beloved series…
Embark on a journey from Central London into the heart of England’s storied past and picturesque countryside. Your adventure begins at the majestic Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This architectural marvel has also served as a regal backdrop for many films, including the beloved series “Bridgerton.” After soaking in the grandeur of English heritage, meander through Woodstock for a lunch that captures the town’s quaint charm. Conclude your storybook day in The Cotswolds with a stroll through Burford’s medieval streets, where history whispers from every corner, complemented by inviting tea rooms and tranquil landscapes. This day trip is not just an outing; it’s a leap into the pages of history and elegance!
Location
Francis Crick Institute
Midland Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(10 Ratings)
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Joshua_j
May 15, 2025
Blenheim and the Costwolds, Two for the Road - A welcome change to the up-and-at-‘em routine of touring in London, Beth’s tour gave us an opportunity to relax and to take in the natural beauty of the English countryside and of some of the small, self-contained towns and hamlets that make up this lovely area.
And not all the delights were visual: at her suggestion we enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast at the Bay Tree Hotel in Burford and had the opportunity afterward to explore by foot and by car.
First, though, came our visit to magnificent Blenheim Palace (family home to and accidental birthplace of Winston Churchill) in Woodstock. Fascinating for its history, design, grandeur, gardens, and art (including a number of pieces by Churchill himself), we could easily have enjoyed twice the time we spent.
We were very happy to be working with Beth. She’s friendly, informative, flexible, a pleasure to ride with and be guided by. We agreed to all her recommendations and were glad we did. (And, last but not least for those like us, unused to British rules of the road, Beth’s a VERY good driver.)
Although we can only vouch for this one, we're sure Beth brings the same qualities to all her tours. We highly recommend both.
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Danielle_j
May 14, 2025
Beth Tes of Majestic... - Beth Tes of Majestic Voyages was terrific! She went the extra mile, literally—taking us through the Cotswold countryside for our return journey, even stopping on country lanes for photos. She made lunch reservations for us at the Bay Tree Inn, where we had a leisurely meal on their beautiful terrace. We had their Pork chop with romesco sauce and an especially delicious fish & chips. Beth is very easy-going, friendly and has all the up-to-the minute travel tips. We highly recommend her travel guide services!
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Leslie_j
May 11, 2025
A MSUT see location with a great guide! - Beth is an amazing tour guide, warm, polite and punctual. We loved chatting with her and appreciated her knowledge of the area. She set up luch a aloveely restaurant and we had time for shopping afterwards. We highly recommend Beth!
Blenheim Palace is an incredible location and filled with history. and art. The included audio tour was a great addition to our tour. Everyone at the palace was helpful and professional.
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Brendag_b
Apr 24, 2025
Blenheim by car - Beth is an excellent host. She took us to Blenheim and dropped us off there. She had arranged a nice spot for lunch and shared lots of good information. We were quite happy with her, the drive and the site.
Our decision was to only do Blenheim. We had already gone to the other places: Cotswolds and Oxford. We would use her again.
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Debra_k
Feb 22, 2025
Wonderful day seeing the sites outside of London! - We spent a wonderful day with Beth traveling up to Woodstock (Bleinheim) and the countryside of the Cotswolds. From the start, Beth was available and answered all our questions. She was flexible in meeting us, was on time and truly set the stage for a fun day together. She did a great job pointing out areas of interest and was chatty but gave us time to talk among ourselves. As we toured Blenheim, she made lunch reservations for us at a lovely inn in Woodstock (highly recommend). After that we meandered down to Burford taking in all the sights and had time to walk town before heading back to London.
If you're considering this tour, don't hesitate! Beth was a wonderful guide, full of knowledge and such a sweet person. Thank you, Beth!
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Roberto_v
Jan 27, 2025
Great experience, my... - Great experience, my guide told me a lot about the destinations I was visiting and had the visit times well managed.
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Linda_t
Oct 2, 2024
My driver and new friend - Beth Jovis all day I took us to some of our favorite places. She’s charming and we talked the whole way. She is the most competent driver and I felt very safe with her under some really trying circumstances on the roads with all the construction and rain. She was most accommodating when we asked for a special by way to have lunch with friends in an alternative village. She knew all the cities well it was able to position it very well for walking to her. Be sure to ask for Beth.
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Jennifer_m
May 8, 2025
Not what we expected - A large part of Blenheim Palace is surrounded by scaffolding for a roof repair, and we found it a bit disorganised. There are no audio guides and wasn’t enough cell service to use the QR code audio guide. There’s very few people onsite to guide you; it’s mostly placards that tell you pertinent info as you walk through. The downstairs kitchen was open with no extra fee to view it and that was interesting to see. We had a lovely lunch after the palace tour and did a brief walk through Woodstock, then on to Burford. In the tour itinerary it said we had two hours in Burford to explore and shop but our guide only gave us 35 minutes in order to beat traffic back to London. We were extremely disappointed as there were many shops to explore with local goods but there was only time to visit 2-3, and no time to see the quaint Cotswald homes and side streets as anticipated. Burford is mainly one 5-6 block street with shops and hotels and restaurants. For the money we paid, as a group of 6 we decided it was overall disappointing.
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