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OXFORD & BLENHEIM PALACE

Guided day tour from Cambridge

Adult £119.00/Student £109.00/Child £99.00

Maximum 16 passengers

Visit a majestic and unique 300-year-old palace, and, nearby, one of the world's most prestigious university cities. 

 

Oxford (known as 'the other place' to Cambridge folk!) is famous worldwide for education. Like Cambridge, Oxford and its university have greatly influenced the country's history so no trip to Britain is complete without a peek at the 'dreaming spires' that dominate the city skyline and the fabulous college buildings that line the city streets below.

 

Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, was built in the early 18th century as a gift from Queen Anne to the Duke of Marlborough for his military successes during the wars of the Spanish Succession. And what a palace it is! Stunning architecture, fabulous decoration, delightful gardens and breathtaking landscaped parkland make it an unmissable piece of British history and beauty.

NEXT TOUR DATE: 14th December 2024

 

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PLAN FOR THE DAY

 

0800 Depart from central Cambridge for the journey to Blenheim Palace.

 

1000 Arrive at Blenheim Palace. Spend a few hours exploring the sumptuous Palace rooms, its fabulous formal gardens and its majestic landscaped grounds.

 

1300 Depart Blenheim for Oxford. 

 

1330 On arrival in Oxford, there will be an hour of free time for lunch before the optional walking tour begins. Why not head immediately into the fabulous Ashmolean to browse one of the best museums in Britain (Free entry!).

 

1430 Join your guide for a walking tour of the University district to learn more about the city, the university, its remarkable history, and the numerous famous people who have studied there. The tour will finish outside Christ Church College - where Harry Potter was filmed - time to enter if you wish. Alternatively, make a visit to a  different college, visit one of the city's many other museums, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Botanic Gardens, or go punting on the river.

 

1800 We depart from Oxford for the journey back to Cambridge.

 

2000 Arrive back in Cambridge.

 

INCLUDED

 

  • Expert guidance from a passionate, experienced driver-guide
  • Return travel from one of our departure points in Cambridge
  • Entry fee to Blenheim Palace (Adults & student £38, 
  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Free time in Oxford to explore independently - we will give you a map and our recommendations

NOT INCLUDED

 

  • Meals - You are more than welcome to bring food and drink to eat on the bus as we travel between destinations.
  • Entry fees to attractions (unless stated).

DEPARTURE POINTS

 

Depart at 8am, return at 8pm from/to the main entrance to Parkside Swimming Pool, Gonville Place, Parker's Piece. Times for all other departure points will vary - please check your e-ticket for the correct departure time.

 

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