Quick Details
Private Tour Price
(up to 6 people)
Excludes Booking Fees
1 person
£ 850
2 people
per person
£ 425
3 people
per person
£ 283
4 people
per person
£ 212
5 people
per person
£ 170
6 people
per person
£ 142
Experience the splendour of Britain’s Greatest Palace on this private day tour from Bath
This exclusive private day tour visits Blenheim Palace — the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill — set within 2,000 acres of parkland and formal gardens. Guests explore the palace state rooms via a multimedia tour, admire the art collection and wander tranquil gardens including the Secret, Italian and Rose Gardens. The experience also includes a stop in the historic Cotswolds town of Tetbury, with time to visit the Highgrove Shop.
Highlights
- Private driver-guided tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
- Discover the extraordinary history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn how Sir Winston Churchill’s family home was saved by an American heiress
- Experience a multimedia tour of the Palace State Rooms
- Admire a priceless art collection
- Walk through the tranquil & varied Palace gardens
- Visit Tetbury, famous for its Royal connections and the Highgrove store
Itinerary
Stop in Tetbury
The day begins with a drive through the Cotswolds and a visit to Tetbury, neighbouring His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s home of Highgrove. This was an important market town during the Middle Ages, famous for Cotswolds wool. Visit the prestigious Highgrove Shop and pick up a royal souvenir.
Visit Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The Palace sits within 2,000 acres of landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens. Wander through the Secret, Italian and Rose Gardens. Get lost in the gigantic maze and recharge in the Butterfly House or Lavender Garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch in either the Oxfordshire Pantry, or Stables Cafe, or bring your own picnic!
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- Fully qualified, insured, & licensed driver-guide
- Private transportation in comfortable luxury Mercedes vehicle
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Admission to Blenheim Place, Gardens & Parkland
- Multimedia tour of the Palace state rooms
- Winston Churchill Exhibition
- Stop in Tetbury & visit to Highgrove shop
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- Lunch & refreshments
- Gratuities
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- Only children aged 12 years + are permitted
- A foldable wheelchair or walker can be accommodated upon request
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, admission to Blenheim Palace, the gardens and surrounding parkland are included in the tour price. Access to the Winston Churchill Exhibition is also included in the tour.
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You could easily spend the whole day at Blenheim exploring the gardens, wider parkland and the house itself. We want this day to be memorable, not rushed, so you will get to spend several hours there.
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Yes, you can enjoy lunch during your visit at the Walled Garden Pizzeria, Stables Cafe or the elegant Orangery Restaurant (booking required).
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We do not offer this private tour to Blenheim Place from London. However, the pick-up and drop-off location could be customised to Didcot Parkway, Chippenham or Swindon Railway Stations. These are all a quick train ride from London. Just drop us an email to discuss.
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Yes, email us and this day can be adjusted to enjoy an entertaining walking tour of Oxford, exploring the beautiful city centre with your guide. This would include passing the main sites of interest like Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Covered Market, Sheldonian Theatre and several of Oxford University’s famous colleges. There may even be time for a drink at a rooftop bar.
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You will enjoy private transportation in the luxury touring vehicle and have your own driver-guide, who will provide colourful commentary and context en route, on arrival at Blenheim and during your visit to Tetbury. Guides are not allowed to lead people around the Palace but you receive an audio guide.