Private Tour of Blenheim Palace, Stratford, and Oxford

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Private Tour of Blenheim Palace, Stratford, and OxfordPrivate Tour of Blenheim Palace, Stratford, and OxfordPrivate Tour of Blenheim Palace, Stratford, and Oxford
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The Blenheim Palace, Shakespeare Country & Oxford private tour offers an immersive exploration of England's rich cultural heritage over a span of 12 hours. Participants will visit the stunning Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Winston Churchill, before delving into the world of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, where they can see the playwright's birthplace. The tour also includes a visit to the historic city of Oxford, renowned for its prestigious university and stunning architecture. This experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and literature lovers seeking a personalized journey through some of England's most significant landmarks. Its distinctive feature lies in the combination of royal heritage, literary history, and academic prestige, providing a comprehensive view of England's past.

Itinerary

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of the 1st Duke's famous descendant, Winston Churchill, whose life and times are commemorated by a permanent exhibition in the suite of rooms in which he was born
The 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and their family currently live at Blenheim Palace. Blenheim Palace is the only building in England other than royal buildings to be lucky enough to own the title of 'Palace'. This palace film locations for
Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Cinderella (I) (2015) Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) Spectre (I) (2015) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Shakespeare Birth Place

Stratford-upon-Avon is forever synonymous with history and culture. A medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon. 

Other places of interest are

Anne Hathaway’s cottage

This is real-life ‘Shakespeare in Love’. Originally a farmhouse, this was the site where Wills courted Anne, who would later become Mrs Shakespeare. The pretty cottage has its original furniture and features, and the romantic gardens are the stuff sonnets are made of.

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm.

The UK’s largest tropical butterfly attraction is an ideal rainy-day activity.

Oxford

Tour Highlights –
*Uncover the inspiring stories Oxford University and Oxford City while visiting the old colleges with huge gates and high stone walls. Discover the Oxford University traditions and understand how students live and study today and learn why Oxford is called the City of Dreaming Spires.

Once in Oxford you will meet up with you tour guide, who will give you a walking tour. the Guide is knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, who will take you on a walking tour. you will be entertained on the way with unknown anecdotes about the many Oxford University famous students and academics who have walked down these same lanes in times gone by.

Make the most of your time well spent in Oxford - Go behind the closed doors of oldest Colleges, Historic Chapels, School of Divinity (15th Century medieval lecture hall), visit beautiful Dining Hall &The Old Bodleian Library Quads. This guided walking tour is free, but you are welcome make a donation at the end of the tour

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This Ticket is not a pass to any sites to visit. If passes have been bought they will be delivered on the day of tour. Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. Tours do not include entrance fees. Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. The driver will discuss any specific requests with passengers on the day. Unfortunately, due to UK regulations chauffeurs are unable to escort clients into historic sites and are prohibited from offering highlights within the sites. Blue badge accredited guides are available upon request (subject to availability and additional costs).
  • This tour includes Pick up and drop off. We will pick you up from your hotel or private address and drop you back to the pickup point unless you advise us otherwise. there is no extra charge for pick up and drop off. * for Hotel pick up please wait in the lobby at the pickup time. * For private address, please wait outside the main entrance at the pickup time. If your hotel is not listed, please inform us at booking time or send us an email after booking your tour. If do not have your pick up details at the time of your booking, then please provide us your pick up details 12 hours before your tour start time. Or as soon as you have themThe total duration of this tour is 12 hours. 6 hours for site visits and 6 hours Journey and Lunch.All Tours are carried by Professional drivers with many years’ experience in providing these tours. All drivers are Licenced and regulated by TFL Transport for London. All vehicle are Licenced by TFL Transport for London. We only use latest model vehicles which are specifically selected for their comfort and reliability.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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