Churchill War Rooms & Blenheim Palace Day Trip
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at Bulleid Way, just by Victoria Station to start this deep dive into the war history and the British aristocratic grandeur. We'll leave the hustle and bustle of London behind and discover the places where life was shaped into one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century.
Our first stop will be the Churchill War Rooms. We'll visit the original underground bunker, which served as a secret headquarters during the war. We'll walk through its corridors, preserved as they were left in 1945, and see the Cabinet War Rooms, where crucial decisions were made, and the Map Room, which still preserves the original pins that tracked the movement of troops across Europe.
After exploring the bunker's secrets, we'll head to Blenheim Palace, a Baroque gem located in a country house in Oxfordshire, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This majestic building, finished in 1722, is famous for being the birthplace of Winston Churchill and the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough.
We'll explore its opulent State Rooms, admiring the collection of portraits and tapestry, and visit the Gran Biblioteca and the exhibition dedicated to Churchill. We'll have time to stroll around its over 1976 acres (800 hectares) of parks and gardens, designed by the renowned landscape artist Capability Brown, and discover what service life was like in the display "Life Below Stairs."
Our day trip will end 10.5 hours later by returning to the starting point in London.
Additional Info
If you're participating in this tour during April, May, September, or October, the bus will first stop at Buckingham Palace, where the guide will accompany you on a short walk toward the Churchill War Rooms.
More Information
Duration
10h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Blenheim Palace
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Golden Tours Ltd Corporate name: Golden Tours Ltd Registered Office: 9 MANOR HOUSE DRIVE BRONDESBURY PARK , London, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): GB654081052 Contact information Email: reservations@goldentours.com Phone: +44 0207 233 7030
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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