Blenheim Palace Guided Tour

When days and times do the tours run?
There are no scheduled times for our Blenheim Palace tour, this experience is arranged specifically for you at a time that best suits you and guide availability. Tours are private – you will not be joining a group tour.

What is included with the tour?
Our guide will take you on a scenic safe cycling route to and from Blenheim Palace. Once at the Palace you will have free time to explore the grounds and Palace. Our guide will provide you with recommendations of places to visit to help ensure you get the most from your tour and we will have your entrance tickets to help beat the queues.

Can I bring my Dog?
Yes, no problem but let us know so we can book a dog trailer for you. Dogs are not permitted inside the Palace but are allowed in the grounds on a lead – there are plenty of places to walk your dog at Blenheim Palace.

Can I bring a bag with me?
Yes, you can either carry your bag or some bikes have baskets.

What do I need to bring with me?
Mostly nothing except yourself! But here are a few ideas to help keep you comfortable (depending on time of year)
Suitable clothing for the time of year
Camera
Sun cream
Bottle of water
Comfy shoes

Are the tours conducted in English?
Our tours are in English, our guides speak various languages and if you would like a tour in another language please contact us to arrange.

Do I need to book tours?
Yes, please email us to book on hello@baintonbikes.com.

What happens if it rains?
We don’t want you to have a miserable time if the heavens are falling down we always give the option to cancel or change your date. However rain doesn’t stop us and we recommend bringing your waterproofs if there is a chance of rain.

Do we go inside the museums, monuments and colleges?
Not as standard but it is always possible to pop into a college if the group wants to, some colleges charge small entrance fees which would not be included in the price. When booking your tour let us know and we can make suitable arrangements

What are the safety issues?
We follow carefully planned routes on our tours, which will keep you away from busy traffic and were possible using pedestrian crossings. Our hire bikes are regular maintained by qualified mechanics.
Parents are politely reminded that they are responsible for their children.

How big do the tour groups get?
Normally no more than 10 but this may be bigger if there are families with children. We cater for larger groups of up to 100 but these are pre-arranged, contact us for more details if you have a large group.

Are these tours appropriate for children?
Yes. We have child seats, trailers and trailer bikes. If your children can cycle, let us know their age and we can reserve a children’s bike for them. Please contact us to discuss in more detail.

After a tour can we hang onto the bikes a bit longer would that be possible?
If you have been on one of our tours you can keep the bike until the shop closes or the following morning for a small rental fee, we would require a deposit so let us know you beforehand.

How fit do we need to be for a tour?
Our tours are designed for all abilities.

How often can we go to restroom?
There are public conveniences on route, close to where our guides stop. If you are worried and think you may need to stop outside these breaks tell your guide beforehand and they will point out all facilities along the way. It is very relaxed and in no way a regimented tour, we always stop whenever anyone needs to.

Do you provide helmets?
Yes – these must be booked in advance. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require a helmet.