Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Tour: Explore English Heritage from London

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’.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blenheim Palace - Blenheim Palace
    This magnificent stately home, currently the private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is famously known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
    Marvel at the exquisite details in the portraits, tapestries, and furnishings within the opulently decorated State Rooms, featuring ornate…
What's Included
  • Guided Tour of Bampton
  • Superior Coach with Wi-Fi and USB Charging
  • Visit Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Professional guide
  • Personal Audio Headset
  • Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
  • Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle
  • For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Tour departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30 am), Victoria Coach Station, Gate 1-5, Evan Evans Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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959gricelt
Oct 15, 2025
Great day trip away from city! - Very organized and structured day tour! Perfect way to see the countryside of England and reach destinations you wouldn’t be able to without a car. Tour guide Godfrey was very kind and informative (:
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Sarahsm7665kb
Oct 15, 2025
Beautiful country fall tour. - Great day. Comfortable bus with a wonderful driver and guide. The sites were beautiful and interesting. The fall colors of the trees made for a pretty ride. The palace and grounds were lovely, dispite the extensive renovations. The Cotswolds are always beautiful!
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Ceboyte
Oct 14, 2025
Great and organized experience - It was an excellent experience and very well organized. The tour guide, Megan, was great and we also had a wonderful driver in Clive. Would 100% recommend.
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Elyssa_m
Oct 13, 2025
Angela and Christian are the best! - Angela and Christian were the absolute best. They were knowledgeable, kind, professional and funny. I appreciated Angela's PSAs at the start of the trip so we could hear all the history and general info she had to share. I simply wished we had at least 30 more mins in each location, it simply went by too quickly for each spot.
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Passenger16875919994
Oct 12, 2025
A must see out of London trip - Beautiful trip, with enough time at each destination and wonderful live commentary! Coach was comfortable and easy to spot.
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Kjotte
Oct 11, 2025
Great day of touring - We had a wonderful day on this tour. Megan and Clive were great hosts and guides. It was the easiest way to see a bit of historical countryside in a stress free bus ride. Highly recommend.
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406krishn
Oct 11, 2025
A perfect day out to country side of England ! - What an incredible day! Our one-day tour through the English countryside was absolutely delightful from start to finish. The itinerary was perfectly paced, giving us just the right balance of sightseeing, history, and relaxation. Our guide Megan was truly outstanding , knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fun anecdotes that brought each destination to life. She had a wonderful way of weaving together stories about Downton Abbey’s filming locations, the grandeur of Blenheim Palace, and the charm of the Cotswold villages. Her passion for the region was infectious, and she made sure everyone in the group felt included and comfortable throughout the day. A special mention also goes to Clive, our excellent driver. Navigating the winding country roads with ease and excellence, he made the journey smooth and enjoyable. The coach was clean and comfortable, and we always felt safe in his capable hands. Highlights of the day included wandering through the picture-perfect streets of Bampton (the Downton Abbey village), exploring the majestic rooms and gardens of Blenheim Palace, and soaking in the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds , especially those honey-stone cottages that look straight out of a postcard. Overall, it was a seamless and memorable experience, a perfect way to see some of England’s most iconic countryside sights in one day. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the UK, especially with Megan and Clive leading the way.
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Adventure11193408641
Oct 11, 2025
Awesome day trip - Megan was an amazing guide , historical events were well explained by her … as if it was a story . It was a beautiful and insightful trip. Special thanks to our coach captain , we enjoyed the drive very much with all the scenic beauty on both sides of the road .
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579melindak
Oct 14, 2025
Evan Evans Tours Downton Abbey, Blenheim, and the Cotswolds - Good trip overall. Simon our guide and Christian our bus driver did an excellent job. The only detractor was the rushed feeling to the stop at Bampton for the Downton tour. 30 mins is not long enough for me to want to spend money there. The residents may not want us to tour there and that’s fair but the rushed nature of it made it seem like we were doing something wrong. If the residents don’t want us touring then maybe stop doing the tours. Also the walk from where the bus dropped us in Bourton was 10-15 mins so 20-30 mins of our hour and a half was spent walking to and from the bus which is kind of a waste. We saw other tour buses parking closer. Evan Evans Tours should work with the city for a closer drop off point. Bourton- on -the -Water is a lovely city and it would be nice to have more time to look around.
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Lyn_g
Oct 11, 2025
So worthwhile - There’s so much to see and learn in the palace including so many beautiful pieces of art and the rooms are extraordinary
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