Oxford and Blenheim Palace or Cotswolds 10 hours

£800 per tour - max 6 people

Visit Oxford the home of the oldest university in the English speaking world. Then choose between Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, or spend the afternoon visiting the beautiful Cotswold region, on this driving and walking day trip out in the beautiful English Countryside.

OXFORD

Known as “The city of dreaming spires”, Oxford is home to world-famous colleges, gorgeous architecture and incredible history, making it one of England’s must-see destinations. As much of the city is pedestrianised the best way to enjoy it is on foot so we will take a gentle stroll through its pretty, cobbled streets. On my guided walk you can enjoy many of the world-famous sites that make this city unique, including an abundance of Colleges, The Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs, Ashmolean Museum, covered market and much, much more. After our walk there will be time to enjoy the shops and have lunch in one of Oxford’s many pubs or cafes (cost not included).

What you can expect to see

  • Lots of Colleges

  • Bodleian Library

  • Ashmolean Museum

  • Radcliffe Camera

  • Christ Church Cathedral

  • Sheldonian Theatre

We will then take a short drive through the beautiful English countryside to your choice of Blenheim Palace or Bicester Village Shopping Outlet.

Choose between the following

Blenheim Palace

Entrance Fee £38.00 (approx per person)

Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Britain during World War II and remains the main home of the Duke of Marlborough. It has been home to the Churchill family for more than 300 years. Built in the early 1700’s and the only non royal house in England to be given the title Palace, Blenheim was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

The grade I listed building is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and there will be time to explore the stunning gardens by Capability Brown after we visit the interior of the Palace.

What you can expect to see

  • State Room tour

  • The Untold Story Churchill Exhibition

  • Water Terraces

  • Italian Garden

  • Secret Garden

  • Arboretum

  • Churchill Memorial Garden

  • Butterfly House

  • Maze and adventure playground

  • Bladon Bridge

or The Cotswolds

One of the most picturesque regions of England

What you can expect to see

  • Visit the Cotswolds

    We will take a drive through the picturesque and stunning Cotswold region to enjoy the best the English countryside has to offer, stopping off for short strolls around tranquil villages to sample the local shops and cafes and to take in the atmosphere.

  • Rolling hills of the English countryside

  • Gently meandering rivers

  • Honey coloured stone cottages

  • Villages including Bourton on the Water and Burford Village known as the gateway to the Cotswolds

Essentials

  • I will be your Driver/Guide in an air-conditioned London Black Taxi and provide a full, clear, audible commentary through an intercom

  • I offer a door-to-door service, collecting you and taking you back to your Hotel or preferred central London location

  • Tour incorporates parking up and taking short walks. Prefer not to walk? No problem, we’ll drive more

  • I will accompany you throughout but if you would like some time to explore/lunch by yourself that’s fine too, this is your tour

  • Prices are per tour, not per head, up to a maximum of 6 passengers. Payment on the day by cash or credit card

What’s Extra

  • Any transfers from pick-up and to set-down locations outside central London

  • Entrance fees to any sites you may wish to visit in a customised tour

  • Meals and refreshments