Top 8 Downton Abbey Tours from London

1.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Travel from Victoria Coach Station by air-conditioned coach to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water and Bampton, the village used as Downton Abbey. Expect guided commentary, audio headsets and a full day out. Palace entry depends on the option you book, and lunch is at your own expense.

“interesting and historical experience. Thank yo u for the experience and the wonderful experience to”

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2.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Travel from London to Oxford, Bampton and Highclere Castle by air-conditioned coach. Walk Oxford’s old streets, spot Downton Abbey filming locations in Bampton, then explore Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds. Castle entry and a guide are included; the schedule runs seasonally, and the guide varies.

“Peter, our guide, and Robert, our driver, made this day trip out of London very worthwhile. My daughter enjoyed the scenery despite not being a Downton Abbey fan. Peter’s background and the way he incorporated history and the tour theme was great. Schedule was on point.”

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3.Day Trip to Downton Abbey, Oxford and Bampton

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · from $222

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria Coach Station to Oxford, Bampton and Highclere Castle. Walk Oxford’s historic center, spot village locations from Downton Abbey, then tour the castle’s public rooms and grounds. An English-speaking guide leads the day, and you take home a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography.

“Things to note - If you’re excited to see Oxford, you don’t have very much time there. Opt for another tour. If you’re excited to see all things Downton Abbey, this is a great tour. You can’t take pictures inside Highclere castle, but you can take all the pictures you want outside and around the grounds.”

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4.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $256

Leave central London by mini coach for Bampton, where a guide points out the church, village green and familiar filming locations. Then explore Highclere Castle and its grounds at your own pace. The nine-hour trip includes castle admission and transport, with guides such as Richard, Jed and Ava leading different departures.

“An incredible day! Highclere Castle was stunning. The village of Bampton was charming, and we even got to go into the church after a service. Our tour guide, Richard, was fun, knowledgeable, and shared some amazing behind the scenes stories on the making of Downton Abbey. As someone who has only seen the first movie, I still found this to be an awesome, interesting, and engaging experience. The only drawback was the travel accommodations: the bus was cramped when it came to leg room and the air conditioning whistled loudly and annoyingly. That said, nothing a lovely cocktail with Highclere Gin and a walk around the gardens couldn’t solve! I…”

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5.Downton Abbey, Cotswolds, and Highclere Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 11 hours · from $268

Travel from Marble Arch by minibus to Cogges Manor Farm, Shilton and Bampton, then spend about three hours at Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking guide connects the filming locations with the show and local history. Castle entry, the Egyptian Exhibition and round-trip transport are included; food is not.

“Just fantastic!!!, from pickup to drop off Shaw a lot on this tour. Amber provide a lot off good info an all and any topic Can recommend this tour”

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6.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 9 hours · from $249

Travel from London with an English-speaking guide to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then explore Highclere Castle and its grounds at your own pace. Guides such as Eva, Rory, Russell, and Chris have led the route, sharing filming details and local history. Admission, transport, and a full day out are included; lunch is not.

“Chris was excellent and really made the atmosphere of the trip wonderful; it seemed like we were all a big family with lots of laughs. He had tremendous knowledge of the film industry and shared a ton of behind the scenes information about Downton Abbey. Walking the streets of Brampton (Downton Village) and Highclere castle were a dream. The tour made everything easy; transportation was taken care of. Lots of rest stops and clear instructions.”

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7.Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $282Top rated

Leave Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan for Cogges Manor Farm, Downton village in Bampton and Highclere Castle. Your guide shares filming stories en route, then you get time for the castle rooms, gardens and Egyptian exhibition. Michelle, Amber, Andrew and Tony are among the guides named by past participants, though your guide may differ.

“Abby was te best tour guide. Her knowledge & enthusiasm about Downton Abbey made our visit so much more entertaining & special. She had so many back scene stories that she shared with us that we all were in awe”

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8.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 9 hours · from $209

Ride from London by air-conditioned coach to Bampton, where a guide points out Downton village locations, then spend three hours exploring Highclere Castle and its grounds. The trip includes castle entry, a guide, round-trip transport and Downton Abbey episodes on the coach. Guides have included Eva, Richard and Rory, though your guide will vary.

“Chris did an excellent job with information and both he and the driver made it a wonderful experience! I highly rate the excursion.”

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