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From London: Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

4.7  / 592 reviews
Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours
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Day trip

From London: Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours
4.7  / 592 reviews

From $176.73 per person

Immerse yourself in the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour bus tour from London. Go behind the scenes of the famous TV show and watch scenes on the bus on your way to the Crawley family home.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enter the world of Downton Abbey on a coach trip from London
  • Take a guided tour of Bampton, the setting for scenes in Downton village
  • Get fast track entry to Highclere Castle, used as the setting for Downton Abbey
  • Watch episodes of Downton Abbey as you travel between locations
Full description
Step into the hit TV series Downton Abbey on this full-day bus tour from London. Visit filming locations from the show like the village of Bampton which was used for the village of Downton and Highclere Castle which was used as Downton Abbey.  Journey by comfortable air-conditioned coach towards the village of Bampton in Oxfordshire. Listen to an informative commentary about Downton Abbey and the locations you will visit along the way. Arrive in Bampton and take a guided walking tour of the village to see locations from the TV series, such as the post office and the house where Matthew Crawley lived before he moved to the abbey.  Continue to Highclere Castle for 3 hours of free time to explore the house and grounds of the setting for Downton Abbey at your own pace. Find your way around with ease using a helpful leaflet. Have plenty of time to purchase a delicious lunch at the castle or shop for some souvenirs at the gift shop.
Includes
  • Guide
  • Round-trip transportation from London
  • Entrance fees to Highclere Castle
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Meet at Gloucester Road Underground Station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines). The guide will be waiting next to the station exit, outside the Flowers Inc flower shop.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 92 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – CanadaJuly 21, 2023 – Verified booking
It was great in terms of bus, guide and info we were given. I was a bit disappointed we could not take any photos inside the castle. Their rules, not yours. And there was not actually a lot to see inside. I was done in less than an hour. So a bit of a let down after so much hype and expectation. The tea/snack offering was poor and expensive. Too much like fast food with little customer service. I asked if my scone could be heated a little and was told no, they don’t do that. For the price I paid, that was poor service. But it was a beautiful sunny day and I took lots of photos in the grounds. Our guide was very good so he helped make it worthwhile. Glad I went as it had been on my bucket list for a long time. But it was expensive and slightly disappointing. Perhaps because I was expecting more. Would I recommend to others? Yes but with some reservations.
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GetYourGuide traveler – Sri LankaApril 29, 2023 – Verified booking
All in all it was a day spent very well. If you are a Downton Abbey fan, you cannot complain aa you will have yourself running through scenes from the drama/ movie as you go through the village and the castle. Learnt a lot of history from the guide, while on the coach, safe driving. Enjoyed!
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