--- title: Blenheim Palace and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 94 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 666 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [cmn, ja, en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 83 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/blenheim-palace-and-the-cotswolds-day-trip-from-london/ --- # Blenheim Palace and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London **Guidekin's take:** This coach trip combines a Cotswolds drive, Stow-on-the-Wold and a guided Bampton village walk, with Blenheim Palace entry depending on your option. A guide and personal audio headset are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.52 from 666 reviews at €94 per person for 10h. ## Overview 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 iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series 'Downton Abbey'. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departs: 9 am (arrive at 8:30 am) from… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €88: ages 3 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €94 per person for the Japanese - without entry option; other options up to €125 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.52/5 from 666 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Evan Evans Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Japanese - without entry | €94 / person | Japanese | Entry to Blenheim Palace is not included. | | Chinese - without entry | €94 / person | Chinese | Chinese - without entry: Excludes entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens | | English - without entry | €94 / person | English | Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens is not included | | Japanese with Blenheim Palace | €125 / person | Japanese | Tour including Blenheim Palace and Gardens entry in Japanese | | English with Blenheim Palace | €125 / person | English | Tour includes entry to Blenheim Palace and Gardens in English. | | Chinese with Blenheim Palace | €125 / person | Chinese | Chinese with Blenheim Palace: Includes entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens | ## What's included - Superior Coach with Wi-Fi and USB Charging - Expert guide - Personal Audio Headset - Visit Stow-on-the-Wold - Guided walking tour of Bampton village - Branded Blenheim Palace coach - Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds - Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens (if option selected) ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up/drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Blenheim Palace** (2h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Cotswolds** (2h) - 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. The Market Square is the heart of the town and a striking example of its historical importance.... 3. **St Mary's Church** (45m) - Bampton (the Downton Abbey Village) Nestled in the rolling hills is the quaint village of Bampton. This little traditional English village has most recently been the filming location for the popular period drama television series, Downton Abbey. You'll see the home of Isobel... 4. **London Victoria Station** (pass by, no stop) - London Victoria Train Station Your tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Departs: 9 am (arrive at 8:30 am) from inside Victoria Coach Station, Gates 1-5, Evan Evans Tours Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf5eT6hgFdkgR4yXoAgCElvQ ## Good to know - 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 users: Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair - Branded coach is subject to availability and there may be occasions where an alternative vehicle operates ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #83 of 86** | €94 | 10h | 4.52 (666) | shared | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #83 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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