4 Palace Day Trips in London That Earn Their Entry Fee

1.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Travel from Victoria to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the filming village for Downton Abbey. You’ll ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach, use an audio headset, and hear local stories from guides such as Kevin, Simon, Angela, or James. Palace entry depends on the option you book.

“Well planned, great info from our guide, James, and great driving from Michael Angelo. Very enjoyable day at a reasonable price.”

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2.Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 597 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours visiting Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, then explore Cotswolds villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water and Bampton. A guide such as Manon, Angela, or Phil may add lively historical context while a comfortable coach handles the long day from London. Palace admission options vary, so check what your booking includes.

“Fun day, informative guide. Really enjoyed the Cotswolds and the little villages. Blenheim was beautiful, unfortunately some of the palace was under scaffolding so some of the Grandeur was lost. This was just timing. If going, I would check to see how the repairs are going. Be prepared, it’s a long day, but worth the visit”

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3.Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $168

Visit Buckingham Palace during its summer opening, then explore Windsor Castle and the historic town of Windsor. You’ll travel by comfortable coach, use multimedia guides in several languages, and hear practical commentary from an English-speaking host. Allow for a long, active day with a 15-minute walk between sessions and only 30 to 45 minutes for lunch.

“The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and well organized. Excellent choice for the restaurant as it was centrally located and could handle a bus”

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4.Exclusive Blenheim Palace &Cotswolds Private Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $273Top rated

Travel from central London with guide Beth of Majestic Voyages to Blenheim Palace, Burford, and Bibury in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You will see Churchill’s birthplace, palace gardens, honey-colored villages, and country lanes without driving yourself. Lunch and Blenheim admission cost extra, and the day can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Beth is an amazing tour guide, warm, polite and punctual. We loved chatting with her and appreciated her knowledge of the area. She set up luch a aloveely restaurant and we had time for shopping afterwards. We highly recommend Beth! Blenheim Palace is an incredible location and filled with history. and art. The included audio tour was a great addition to our tour. Everyone at the palace was helpful and professional.”

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