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Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Private Day Tour from Oxford
4.9
14 Ratings
Cotswolds
Experience the beauty of the Cotswolds and the grandeur of Blenheim Palace on a private day tour from Oxford. Explore charming villages and enjoy a relaxing stroll through the palace grounds. Customize your itinerary and discover the hidden gems of the region with passionate local guides.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cotswolds - Departing Oxford at 9am we start the day off visiting Burford, often called the
Gateway to the Cotswolds
c. 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.
- Blenheim Palace - After lunch we travel to Blenheim Palace where we will spend 2 hours exploring the history and natural beautiful of Blenheim Palace, before we drive you back to your starting point.
What's Included
- Full control over the itinerary and route
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
- Convenient pick-up/drop-off in North Cotswolds, Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon
- Knowledgeable local driver-guide at your service
- Enjoy an extensive eight-hour tour experience
What's Not Included
- Food or refreshments
- Pick up outside the North Cotswolds
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on our journey where we delve into the major attractions of the Cotswolds and uncover quaint, hidden hamlets. The tour concludes with a peaceful walk around the grounds of Blenheim Palace, before comfortably returning you to your doorstep.
Your preferences are our priority, thus, we offer you full flexibility to tailor the sights you’d like to see. While we do suggest a route, we are entirely open to customizing it based on your wishes to spend more time at favourite spots or incorporating locations that pique your interest.
The guides for this tour are two long-term residents who are deeply enthusiastic about the unique beauty and offerings of their locale.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Cotswolds
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Paulad_m
Feb 13, 2024
We had a very nice guide... - We had a very nice guide who took us to less traveled but still lovely Cotswolds villages and gave good recommendations on what to see and do in each town. Very nice to be dropped off and picked up and not have to worry about where to park!
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Amy_r
Aug 27, 2023
Great Tour! - Ian was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and very thorough. We talked with him throughout the day and learned quite a bit about the Cotswolds. I would recommend this tour if you'd like an excellent on day tour of the Cotswolds area.
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Lilylim72
Feb 3, 2020
Amazing Cotswolds/Blenheim Palace/Oxford Private Tour - Flexible collection & drop-off points was greatly appreciated. Our tour guide Ian is very and knowledgeable, we personalised our tour by spending some time in Oxford after Blenheim Palace. Amazing history and breathtaking scenery, will definitely visit Cotswolds again to visit other villages that we missed out. Highly recommend tour as you won’t be disappointed.
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Avan_b
Jan 28, 2020
Amazing - Ian Mowbray-Williams was the most amazing guide After picking our family up at our hotel he took us to little hidden gems, stopped for priceless family photographs and was the highlight of our 18 day trip! He truly listened and conformed this day to our specific desires. We would highly recommend this tour and most especially this guide !
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W3944walauram
Oct 23, 2019
Don't miss the Cotswolds with Ian!! - We had a private tour through the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace with Ian. Our family enjoyed Ian's firsthand knowledge and fun stories as we toured the villages. Everything about the trip is coordinated by Ian and he makes the experience so enjoyable. He knew exactly how to plan our trip with ages ranging from 14 to 72. We all highly recommend this tour and the Blenheim Palace and grounds were a wonderful stop in addition to the quaint and beautiful Cotswold villages.
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Sightseer101314
Aug 14, 2019
Best relative I never had - Graham gave a spectacular tour. He was prompt, polite, professional, funny and had plenty of stories to tell. He was absolutely perfect. It felt like a tour led by family.
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Bill
Jul 13, 2019
A very special tour... - My wife, daughter, and I really enjoyed our private tour of the Cotswolds and Blenheim with Graham as our guide. I felt like we were just a group of friends on holiday for the day; it was very casual. Graham did a nice job of getting to know us and what we liked to see, and tailored the tour for us on the fly. I've been to this area before, and it's mostly very crowded with tourists, especially in the summer. I was so impressed with how Graham was able to take us to quiet, out of the way villages where we could really experience the atmosphere of the area. He also took us to a nice restaurant where we had perhaps our best meal of the trip. We had a terrific day, and I highly recommend Undiscovered Cotswolds.
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Kendra
Jul 1, 2019
Felt like having a friend who is a local - My friend and I did this tour at the suggestion of our travel agent, and she really found us a gem. The guide was helpful, friendly, and funny, and was in excellent communication with us ahead of time to make sure that we did exactly the tour we wanted. I have friends who live in the area, and they suggested some sights - our Hidden Cotswolds guide not only took those suggestions into account, but also steered us away from areas we'd asked to see that were very "touristy" and towards some quieter and utterly charming areas.
One of the nicest things about the tour was the pacing. We were able to spend most of the day doing the tour, and our guide gave us all the time we wanted to eat (he had good recommendations, too) and to shop, even if it meant he spent a fair amount of time meandering the streets while we oohed and aahed over cute things in windows.
Perhaps the best part of the tours, next to the beautiful views and charming walks, was (unexpectedly) the drives themselves, where our guide told us all about the villages and the Cotswolds in general. He was able to answer nearly all of our questions about both history and current life in the area, and had lots of insider and local knowledge to share, plus some great insights and anecdotes.
Looking at the drop-down box of tours that they offer, it's clear that there were more fun options we didn't even know about. We're hoping to come back with our families and tour again!
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Hollyce
Apr 26, 2019
Stunning and Entertaining! - Ian was amazing as our tour guide. He was able to share a lot about the rich history of the Cotswolds and really seemed to care about the area. He picked us up right at the scheduled time and even went a bit overtime to make sure we could really soak in the sites and history. We discovered Stow in the Wold, Chipping Campden, Snowhill, Broadway, and the lovely Stanton Village ( must see). Then lunch at the oldest pub in England and off to Bleinheim palace ( of Lord and Lady Marlborough fame- The Favorite). The walking was very easy- a bit of a stroll around the palace, but you can easily sit outside and enjoy the view.
I would highly recommend Ian and his partner for touring !
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Kathryn
Apr 27, 2022
Wonderful Day Out - We had a great day out with Ian as our tour guide. It was a nice mix of walking and exploring while covering many sites of interest. I highly recommend booking with Ian and enjoying this lovely part of the UK!
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