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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the resplendent English county of Oxfordshire, an area renowned for its rolling green hills, spectacular stately homes and quintessentially English market towns. See beautiful Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill was born and raised, plus visit some iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series 'Downton Abbey'.
Guided Tour of Bampton
Professional guide
Free WiFi on coach
Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audio guide
Entry to Blenheim Palace & Gardens (if option selected)
Optional gratuities
Food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Tour departs at 9 am (boarding at 8.30 am), Victoria Coach Station, Gate 1-5, Evan Evans Tours
Return Details
15 Victoria St, London SW1V 1JU, UK
Tour finishes near Victoria Station
Downton, Salisbury SP5, UK Downton Abbey Village:
The first part of our journey sees us head out of the hustle and bustle of London and into the serene expanses of the Cotswolds, England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Nestled in the rolling hills is the quaint village of Bampton. This little traditional English village has most recently been the filming location for the popular period drama television series, Downton Abbey. You'll see the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, as well as the location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.
120 minutes
Cotswolds, United Kingdom The Cotswolds & Bourton-on-the-Water
After a brief journey through some of the most beautiful countryside in England, we will arrive at our next destination. Straddling the River Windrush is the lovely village of Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as the 'Venice of the Costwolds'. This quintessentially English village is a must-see for all visitors to the Cotswolds.
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience in a riverside café, or take a stroll down the river banks and peruse the eclectic mix of local stores offering everything from homemade ice cream to charming gifts for friends and family back home. 120 minutes
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, United Kingdom Blenheim Palace
This awe-inspiring stately home, the current private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is 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.
120 minutes
London Victoria Station, London, United Kingdom London Victoria Train Station
Your tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle
For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Tomeka_M
24 Jul 2023
Our tour guide was fabulous! Excellent sites to see and interesting historical facts shared. I do recommend this tour!
Elizabeth_K
24 Jul 2023
If you love gorgeous English countryside and Downton then this is a perfect sampling, IMO. You aren’t going to get a super in depth experience in a day like this, but I knew that going in & got exactly what I wanted- incredible views, some great treats, some priceless tidbits of history & chuckles from guide Simon and incredibly competent, efficient transportation from Zenon/Xenon. Checked all of my boxes and I would recommend to anyone wanting a day out of the city. Everything was crawling with humans, but nearly everything is in Europe, summer 2023, so just plan for it and be glad you’re lucky enough to be one of them.
Maddison_M
23 Jul 2023
Had Ursula as my tour guide who was brilliant. She made the tour even better. I learnt so much history and facts from her, even just driving through London on our way out. Was great! Picturesque tour.
This tour in
London
is organized by
Evan Evans Tours
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