Blenheim Palace Guided Tour from Oxford- private tours | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Dutch
  • Return public bus transport ticket from Oxford to the palace
  • Local guide for guided tour of the palace (this does not include tour of the gardens and estate)
  • Entry ticket to palace state rooms included with optional 1 year pass, worth nearly £40 per person
  • Gratuities
  • The tour does not include a tour of the gardens and the estate grounds but you can do this after.
  • If you opt to return after activity by taxi to Oxford, then that is not included (a taxi may cost anything from £30-45 single journey) but this can be arranged for you, if you request it.
  • Mid Nov to late December, the state room displays may be partially obstructed by Christmas display

Overview

Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces & gardens but also home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. Our tour will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim palace. Its creation was no easy achievement- the main architect was even refused entry to see his completed work! However, it is open today for all to enjoy its sumptuous interior and its expansive gardens, lake house and maze. Palace entry ticket worth £36 per person is included in your tour price. Guided tour duration is 90 minutes+. Upon arrival at Blenheim palace, your guide will take you on a guided tour lasting approximately 90 minutes. You will then have free time to visit other parts of the palace and gardens on your own. OPTION ALSO EXISTS TO SELECT TO ADD ON A 90 MINUTES PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF OXFORD AT START OF THE TOUR FOR ADDITIONAL £100 FEE. DISCLAIMER: during mid November to end December, the palace has a Christmas display that may obstruct state rooms

Itinerary

  • Blenheim Palace

    Guided tour of the palace lasting approx 90 minutes. You will then have free time after the end of the tour to explore the palace exhibition spaces and gardens

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Blenheim palace is located just next to Woodstock village, so we recommend you visit both locations in your free time after the guided tour.
  • PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME AT THE AGREED MEETING POINT:
  • Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you might forfeit and lose your booking as if your arriving late, as this may interrupt the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
  • WE OFFER YOU THE OPTION TO EITHER MEET US in OXFORD TO CATCH THE PUBLIC BUS WITH US TO THE PALACE OR TO MEET US AT 2PM AT THE PALACE, LOCATED ABOUT HALF HOUR DRIVE AWAY FROM OXFORD CITY.
  • INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
  • If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
  • We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.

Free Cancellation

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Blenheim Palace private tour

Published on Mar, 2025

This private tour was much more than advertised. Peter, our incredibly knowledgeable guide, gave us an informative discussion of the Marlboroughs/Churchills over coffee and tea before the actual tour of Blenheim Palace began, providing historical context for our exploration. The tour itself was wonderful, unhurried, and thoroughly enjoyable. After returning to Oxford, Peter even gave us some extra time and pointed out some important sites around the University, including an amazing, ancient, back-alley pub where we finished our day. Peter obviously loves what he does, which is a great thing for his clients. Highly, highly recommend. --Daryl and Myra from Tennessee

Blenheim Palace private tour

Published on Mar, 2025

This private tour was much more than advertised. Peter, our incredibly knowledgeable guide, gave us an informative discussion of the Marlboroughs/Churchills over coffee and tea before the actual tour of Blenheim Palace began, providing historical context for our exploration. The tour itself was wonderful, unhurried, and thoroughly enjoyable. After returning to Oxford, Peter even gave us some extra time and pointed out some important sites around the University, including an amazing, ancient, back-alley pub where we finished our day. Peter obviously loves what he does, which is a great thing for his clients. Highly, highly recommend. --Daryl and Myra from Tennessee

A wonderful tour with an exceptional guide

Published on Sep, 2024

The trip to Blenheim Place was thoroughly enjoyable, primarily because of our guide Peter. His knowledge of the site, its history, and the surrounding area was outstanding. He answered all our questions and took us through the palace and around the property at a relaxing pace. He was an excellent host. I highly recommend this tour.

A wonderful tour with an exceptional guide

Published on Sep, 2024

The trip to Blenheim Place was thoroughly enjoyable, primarily because of our guide Peter. His knowledge of the site, its history, and the surrounding area was outstanding. He answered all our questions and took us through the palace and around the property at a relaxing pace. He was an excellent host. I highly recommend this tour.

A wonderful tour with an exceptional guide

Published on Sep, 2024

The trip to Blenheim Place was thoroughly enjoyable, primarily because of our guide Peter. His knowledge of the site, its history, and the surrounding area was outstanding. He answered all our questions and took us through the palace and around the property at a relaxing pace. He was an excellent host. I highly recommend this tour.

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