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

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

England, United Kingdom

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.

End Point

End point

The return bus fare to Oxford costs £3 per person and the Stagecoach plus Oxford bus companies' buses leave outside the palace gates, several times per hour until 23.00. The buses also stop in adjacent Woodstock village. Otherwise, call 001 taxis, £25 fare.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Blenheim Palace
Transportation by taxi from Oxford plus 30-60 minutes guide led introduction outside of the palace state rooms in Blenheim gardens estate, to the story of the people and events behind the creation of the palace. You will then have free time after the tour to explore for yourself, the exhibition spaces and the palace state rooms. Note that the £41 entry ticket inside state rooms is not included in this activity but the guide will assist you to purchase tickets. Our tour includes the £28.50 palace entry ticket.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

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

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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:

Supplied by Visit Stratford and Cotswolds Blenheim Tours

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