Departure Information

Please ensure you arrive at your allocated departure point at least 10 minutes before your departure time.

Tour Timings & Informantion

Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will get back to London, it is usually between 6-7pm.

On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond.

The Lamb Inn offers plant based and vegetarian options. If you have any dietary requirements you must inform us of this before the tour, we can advise on menu items excluding certain allergens. The pub we would normally use is the Lamb Inn, Burford, however this is subject to change.

 Helpful Information about the day of your Tour Cotswolds, Country Pub Lunch & Blenheim Palace

• Are the meeting points easy to find?

  • YES! All are within short walking distances of tube and bus stops, and very easy access for taxis. We recommend you arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time. Your International Friends day trip has been carefully planned to ensure maximum enjoyment, which sadly means we cannot delay our departure times to wait for latecomers. This would impact the day's itinerary and could mean we miss booked entry times at certain attractions. If you are running late please phone the emergency number and our team will help you. If you miss the departure for your tour, you are welcome to join the tour at the first scheduled stop. Any expenses incurred in doing so will be at your own expense. Refunds cannot be issued for passengers who miss their tours departure through lateness.

• How will I identify the International Friends vehicle at the meeting point?

  • Depending on the number of people travelling on a particular day we use 8 or 16 seater executive vehicles. On arrival at the pick up location the guide/driver will announce themselves, will be holding a sign reading “International Friends” and will be aware of your names ready to welcome you on board.

• How much time at each sightseeing stop?

  All of our day trips have been carefully planned to ensure maximum enjoyment.
  • We spend 4-5 hours exploring the stunning Cotswolds with your guide. Photo stops are planned in each village allowing time to explore. This time also includes a 45-60 minute lunch in a country pub.
  • At Blenheim Palace we spend 2 hours, enough time to explore the Palace and Gardens

This day trip is carefully planned to ensure all customers have a fantastic experience whilst visiting these wonderful sites. All customers must stick to the timings provided (these will be confirmed by your guide on the day). If you think you may be late or lost you can phone the emergency number for help, but we cannot amend the day trip for all passengers because of latecomers. Should you miss a departure at one of the sightseeing stops our staff will do their best in assisting you to catch up with the tour or in returning to London. This will be at your own expense.

• Are entries into the attractions included in my ticket price?

  • This tour includes lunch in a Cotswolds Country Pub, plus entry into Blenheim Palace & Gardens.

• How can I find out more information about the attractions we will see on this tour?

  • You can visit the attractions own websites here: 
  • Cotswolds - http://www.visitcotswolds.co.uk/
  • Blenheim Palace - www.blenheimpalace.com

• Is food and drink included in my tour?

  • This tour includes a delightful Country Pub lunch and a drink

• How much walking is involved in this tour?

  • In the Cotswolds there will be opportunities for short walks in each village/photo stop. The actual walking distances involved are very small. Our small executive touring vehicles can access places in the villages large coaches cannot access.
  • Blenheim Palace - In the Castle itself there is very limited walking and some stairs. If you choose to explore the Gardens there will be 30-45 minutes walking involved.

• How many people will be joining this tour?

  • This is one of our Small & Friendly tours. You will benefit from being in a small group of maximum 16 people.

• Do we need to tip staff?

  • Tips are entirely at the customer’s discretion and in no way expected. Should you feel inclined to tip, your driver or guide would be grateful, but you should not feel obliged. A 10% tip is considered customary in the UK.

• What time do we arrive back in London?

  • We aim to arrive back in London at approximately 6:30pm. Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will arrive back in London. On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond.