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Blenheim Palace Guided Tour (with or without additional tour of Oxford city)

4.3(3)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews1 h 1 minFree cancellationBy Visit Stratford and Cotswolds Blenheim Tours
Blenheim palace guided tour

About this activity

Enjoy a private group guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces and gardens and home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. The guide led introduction will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim Palace.

The palace entry ticket costs £41 in 2026 and this is NOT included in the activity cost. The guide will lead an introductory tour outside of the palace state rooms & will pay for outward taxi worth £36 from Oxford to Blenheim.

You will then have free time to visit inside the palace state rooms with audio guide on self guided basis.

The guide will advise how to return to Oxford by bus or will pre book a taxi for you.

Notice: from November 15th until end of December, the palace puts on a Christmas decorations child centred theme and sometimes some items of interest in the state rooms are hidden by these decorations. Thus, if you book this activity during these dates, please understand that there may be such visual obstructions.

What's included

  • ✓If you wish to meet us in Oxford, then we can offer you free taxi collection outwards only from city
  • ✓In good weather, option to also have the guide lead you on a walk through Woodstock village too
  • ✓30 to 60 minutes guide led introduction with visual props to what you will see inside the palace

Not included

  • ✕Entry ticket inside palace state rooms costs £41 in 2026
  • ✕The cost of bus (£3) or taxi (£30+) back to Oxford is not included
  • ✕See notice about November 15 until December 23 Christmas exhibition interruptions to exhibits

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to entry policy at palace, we limit private groups to max 3 persons. For options for larger size groups, please ask viator to call us!
  • Finally, the third tour option listed allows you to choose to book an add-on 90 minutes guided tour at 10am of Oxford city before then also joining the 2pm palace tour.
  • Meeting Point Options:

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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