11 Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tours from London Worth Booking

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 London Victoria by Wi-Fi-equipped coach to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water and Downton Abbey’s Bampton. You’ll hear commentary through a headset, see Churchill’s birthplace, stroll through Cotswolds scenery and visit filming locations. Guides such as Kevin, Simon and Angela have helped bring the day to life.

“Whilst this experience was enjoyable our time at Blenheim Palace was too short and late in the day. We missed the roof experience and the below stairs experience because they closed for the day while we were in the Palace. There should have been much less time in Brouton on the water. There’s not that much to do there and that time would have been better spent at the Palace. Lovely to visit the Downton Abbey sites but not enough time to visit the church and the shop. You could really only choose one.”

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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 on a 10-hour guided day trip. Walk Oxford’s historic streets, visit Downton Village filming sites, and tour Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, and Carol add lively local and Downton facts.

“Great day out to see the beautiful Oxford, Bampton and the highlight, Highclere Castle. Excellent guide”

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3.Day Trip to Downton Abbey, Oxford and Bampton

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

Follow Downton Abbey from Bampton village to Highclere Castle, then explore Oxford with an English-speaking guide. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach, tour Highclere’s public rooms and grounds, and take home a book by Lady Carnarvon. Guides such as Eva, Peter, Andrew, and Zozo are known for lively storytelling.

“The tour was fantastic! The guide, Peter, was very kind, knowledeable, even had a good sense of humor. I highly recommend this! :)”

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4.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

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

Travel from central London to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then explore Highclere Castle independently. Guides such as Richard, Jed, Ava, and Russell add filming trivia, while the small group and included transport keep the day simple.

“The trip was very good but would recommend leaving an hour earlier to allow for more time at Highclere Castle. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting things about filming Downton. Enjoyed watching an episode of Downton Abbey on the return trip.”

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5.Downton Abbey, Cotswolds, and Highclere Castle Tour

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

Travel from London by small minibus to Downton Abbey filming sites in the Cotswolds, including Cogges Manor Farm and Bampton, then spend about three hours at Highclere Castle. Guides such as Amber, Toby, and Michelle bring the show, estate, and countryside to life.

“Amber was amazing! Super knowledgeable and kept everything funny and light! It was an amazing day in the English countryside!”

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6.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

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

Spend nine hours with a guide and small group visiting Bampton, the real Downton village, then Highclere Castle, the Crawley family home. Expect filming stories, a self-guided castle visit, estate gardens, lunch time, and a comfortable break on the drive from London.

“It was an excellent trip! Russell was a great guide!”

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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

Travel from central London in an air-conditioned minivan to Cogges Manor Farm, Bampton village, and Highclere Castle. Hear Downton Abbey filming stories from guides such as Michelle, Amber, Andrew, or Tony, explore the gardens and State Rooms, and visit the Egyptian Exhibition.

“Fun and interesting experience. Tour guide gave us some historical background too, not just Downton Abbey info. I’d definitely recommend this tour.”

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8.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Bampton and Highclere Castle with an English-speaking guide. Walk through Downton village, spot filming locations, watch episodes on the road, then enjoy three hours at the castle and grounds.

“Great experience. Tour runs on time. Easy pickup point. Our Guide Rory was very informative and knowledgeable. He documented everything with pictures as well as anecdotal information. Rory took care of the Group and answer all questions. Very attentive. The driver Michael was also very professional. We had a great day. The weather was also on our side until the tour ended... Will do it again!”

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9.Downton Abbey Countryside Black Taxi VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from your Central London hotel by private black taxi to Downton Abbey filming villages in Oxfordshire, then stop at an old English pub before visiting Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides live commentary, photo stops, and door-to-door transport for up to six people.

“Excellent. Cabbie Mike was friendly, attentive and accommodating, Mike has an extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for the places he showed us. Highly enjoyable experience. We strongly recommend,”

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10.Downton Abbey Film Locations & Blenheim Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · from $245

Travel from London in a luxury mini-coach with up to 16 people, visiting Yew Tree Farm, Downton village in Bampton, Burford, Swinbrook, and Blenheim Palace. Guides such as Catherine, Tony, and Amber bring the filming sites and local history to life.

“Amazing!! Catherine was a fantastic guide, and made it such a fun day! It ended up being a semi-private tour - only us and another couple - so it was well worth it! I’d absolutely recommend this tour”

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11.Downton Abbey Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22Best value

Follow a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Temple Underground Station through London locations used in Downton Abbey. See Grantham House, Branson and Sybil’s meeting place, Edith’s restaurant, and sites linked to Anna, Bates, Cora, and Lady Rose. Guides have included Chris and Eva.

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