Admire the stunning details behind the portraits, tapestry and furniture in the lavishly decorated State Rooms, which includes ornate furniture by Boulle, Savonniere carpet and the iconic 'Victories' series of tapestries celebrating the Duke's victory over the French armies of 'The Sun King', Louis XIV, at the Battle of Blenheim. Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped formal gardens designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and more than 2,000 acres of parkland, or walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit his most cherished outdoor places on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier.
In demand: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Spend the day at this awe-inspiring stately home, the current private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, perhaps best-known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Admire the stunning details behind the portraits, tapestry and furniture in the lavishly decorated State Rooms, which includes ornate furniture by Boulle, Savonniere carpet and the iconic 'Victories' series of tapestries celebrating the Duke's victory over the French armies of 'The Sun King', Louis XIV, at the Battle of Blenheim. Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped formal gardens designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and more than 2,000 acres of parkland, or walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit his most cherished outdoor places on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Blenheim Palace Day Trip with Admission lasts about 1 day. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $93 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
Children aged 3–16 pay from $86, adults from $93. Infants go free.
It can: 6 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Look for the Evan Evans Tours office with clear signage. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 52 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It’s not really a “tour” but only a bus ride for 2 1/2 hours to the site. You travel with another group that gets off first and picked up last so that adds to the drive. No explanations along the way and no info about alternate pickup and drop off sites. Actual tour of Palace and gardens is all on your own.
Went to Blenheim Palace on an Evan Evans tour bus. “Sam” was very helpful & let us sit up front due to my husband’s mobility issues. She helped us get a trolley ride up to the entrance & from there we were able to borrow a wheelchair so I could push my husband around the gravel grounds & he was able to wheel himself inside the palace. We enjoyed the trip.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Blenheim Palace and that Sam was able to assist you throughout the day. We’re especially pleased that she could help make the journey more comfortable by arranging seating at the front and assisting with the trolley and wheelchair arrangements. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sam, as we know she’ll be very happy to hear that her support helped you both enjoy your visit. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience in the future! Evan Evans Tours Team
A beautiful palace to enjoy and visit, but clearly needed more time to experience the property than was provided by the tour group. Arriving at 10:00am, instead of 12:00noon, would have made a remarkable difference and better value for the price paid.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed visiting Windsor Castle and appreciated its beauty. We completely understand your point about wanting more time to explore the property. As this is a full-day itinerary covering several destinations, the schedule is carefully balanced to allow guests to experience each location, although we appreciate that Windsor Castle in particular can easily warrant much more time. Your feedback regarding an earlier arrival is very helpful, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration when reviewing the itinerary. Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your thoughts. Kind regards, Evan Evan’s Team
Too much time wasted on detours for Bicester-bound shoppers. Uncomfortable bus. Palace was being renovated, so not visually 100%. Palace itself had excellent displays.
Blenheim Palace is absolutely stunning, but this specific tour cuts the visit too short.. The journey from London takes over two hours, made longer by a stop to Bicester Village to drop off other passengers. Viator fails to mention that this coach pulls double duty by stopping at Bicester Village. While Bicester is technically on the way, this detour adds 15 to 20 minutes each way and is not mentioned on the Viator booking page. We arrived at the palace around 12:30 PM. Although our driver kindly granted us an extra 15 minutes, the overall time on-site is simply too short to properly enjoy such a massive attraction. The coach departed at 4:45 PM to collect the remaining passengers from Bicester before heading back to London. Tour guide was nice
Dear Guests, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found Blenheim Palace absolutely stunning and that your guide was nice. We’re sorry, however, that the time at the palace felt too short and that the additional Bicester Village stop was not clear enough at the time of booking. We understand how disappointing it can be when there is not enough time to fully enjoy such a large attraction, and we’ll share your comments with our team for review. Kind regards, Evan Evans
This review will be very mixed with both the pros and cons of my experience at the fascinating and historical estate. Pros- gorgeous architecture, important history, great rooftop views and education about the restoration, informed and available docents. The ones in character were exceptionally fun and educational- you could ask them anything. I am very glad to have the opportunity to see this property. Cons - although the coach was comfortable and the staff on board very nice, there could’ve been some information/history provided on the ride and some instructions as to how best tour the palace and property. The audio guide was not very informative and did not coordinate well with what there was to see. Many of the artifacts did not have any placards as to what we were looking at - their significance, where they were made or when. Examples are the clocks and china and porcelain. There was a docent in the kitchen who showed me the photo of an outing which included Lord Balfour. She made an ugly and political comment that he should be held accountable as to the strife in the middle east. To me, she was saying that because he supported a homeland for the Jewish people, that the Balfour declaration is the cause of today’s wars. How many people have heard this from her? Appalling. If I have the opportunity to visit again, I would go with a live guide that toured the palace and the gardens. I hope that docent either isn’t there or has been educated to keep her political opinions to herself.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and balanced review of your visit. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the stunning architecture, rich history, rooftop views, and the opportunity to learn more about the restoration of the estate. It’s also wonderful to know that you found the costumed docents engaging, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to interact with. We are, however, very sorry to hear that parts of your experience did not meet expectations. Your comments regarding the visitor guidance, clarity of interpretation materials, and overall information provided on site have been noted, as we continually look for ways to improve the guest experience. For clarity, on this type of tour there is no dedicated guide on the coach; instead, there is a host whose role is to ensure guests are aware of pick-up points, timings, and return arrangements. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of historical commentary during the journey, and we will take this into consideration as we review how we communicate tour expectations. We would also like to clarify that the member of staff you encountered on site is employed by Blenheim Palace and not by Evan Evans Tours. Nevertheless, we are very concerned to hear about your experience. All visitors should feel welcome and able to enjoy their visit without personal or political commentary, and we will ensure this feedback is shared appropriately with Blenheim Palace management for their review. We truly appreciate your honest and constructive comments, as they help us improve both the visitor experience and staff coordination. We’re glad that despite these concerns, you were still able to appreciate the significance and beauty of the estate, and we hope you might consider visiting again in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours
Andy was an absolute star on our Blenheim Palace tour. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history of the place. From the moment we arrived, he set the tone with a warm welcome He listened to our questions, tailored the pace to the group, and even shared some behind the scenes stories that you won’t find in any guidebook. The whole experience felt personal rather than rushed, and we left feeling like we’d gotten a truly insider’s view of the palace. If you’re planning a visit, do yourself a favour and book Andy, you won’t regret it!
Dear 854bhavnag, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Andy made your Blenheim Palace tour such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic that his knowledge, passion, and engaging approach provided a personal and insightful visit, and that his behind-the-scenes stories enhanced your understanding of the palace. We’re thrilled that you felt the tour was tailored to the group and not rushed, and we appreciate your high recommendation of Andy. We hope to welcome you back on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours
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