Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

4.8

based on 274 reviews

| London, United Kingdom

Reviews Summary

Most reviewers loved the Downton Abbey tour, describing it as a "great day" and "unforgettable experience." Highclere Castle and other filming locations were highlights. A few reviewers mentioned long drives, but deemed it worthwhile. One negative review reported a lost booking.

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Features

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

11 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Entry to Bampton Library
Professional guide
Entry to Highclere Castle
Guided tour of Bampton
Entry to Cogges Manor Farm
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Once the booking is submitted all sales are final, non-changeable, non-transferable and incur 100% cancellation penalties
British weather can be variable and so guests are advised to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. It is recommended to bring some warm clothes with you especially in the winter months and layers are good for adapting to the ever-changing weather conditions. It is a good idea to wear appropriate footwear as there is walking involved on our tours. England is known for its rain so it is advisable to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella with you.
Large bags and backpacks are not permitted in the Castle grounds. A small storage area is available at the Visitors Reception. Picnics are not permitted within the gardens.
Photography and videography is not permitted inside the Castle but can be used on the Castle grounds and lawns for personal use only.
Pushchairs are not permitted inside of the Castle but can be used around the Castle grounds and lawns.
Highclere Castle Special Event: 'Living with a Film Crew', 8th to 14th May 2026. Your ticket includes talks on Highclere and other film locations, a guided tour of the Castle State Rooms, Galleried Bedrooms, Egyptian Exhibition and a signed copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book ‘A Year at Highclere’.
Highclere Castle Special Event: 'Teas, Tours and Timeless Tales', every Tuesday June 2026. This special event date will include a Guided Tour of the Castle, time in the Egyptian Exhibition, Grounds and Gardens, complimentary refreshments and a signed copy of Lady Carnarvons book "Seasons at Highclere". Also included are admissions to Cogges Manor Farm, (Yew Tree Farm) and Bampton Library, (Downton Cottage Hospital).
Highclere Castle Special Event: 'Magic of the Movies', Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026. This event date will include entrance to Castle, Gardens & the Egyptian Exhibition. Also includes optional highlights such as Costume Exhibition, Jazz Band, Dancing with Brooks & Baker, Vintage Car Exhibition, The chance to take part in Highclere's “Magic of the Movies” film clip and much more.

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit Cogges Manor Farm (entry included) and then on to Bampton — the real Downton village....

Duration 11 Hours
Group Tour
Max 18 people in the group

1
Cogges Manor Farm
Leave London’s Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan, and travel west to the rolling limestone hills of Oxfordshire. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world. Filmed mostly in and...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
Burford
Photo stop
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only

Bampton Library

Continue to Bampton in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English village that was used extensively as Downton village throughout the entire series. On a walking tour, enter Bampton Library — which doubles as Downton Cottage Hospital, see the village church — the site of Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley —...

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Highclere Castle

Continue to Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey itself, to explore with your guide. Explore the lavish estate that surrounds the castle and hear all about Highclere Castle’s role as the Grantham family home.
Enjoy lunch or a snack in the onsite tea rooms that serve food from the castle’s kitchens, then...