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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

4.8  / 5
162 reviews
Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours
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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours
4.8  / 5
162 reviews

From US$ 208.75 per person

Enjoy a full-day excursion from London on a small-group tour that takes you to visit top filming sites from the global hit TV series, Downton Abbey. Explore Downton village and Downton Abbey and relive aristocratic life of a century ago.

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Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a fully guided walking tour of Downton village
  • Explore Downton Abbey itself and see the above-stairs rooms where many dramatic scenes took place
  • Spend some time on the grounds of the estate and imagine what aristocratic life was like a century ago
  • Enjoy the tour with up to 15 others plus a guide and a driver
Full description
Become Lord or Lady Grantham for the day, as you visit the film locations used in the BAFTA award-winning Downton Abbey period drama. Hear how the global hit TV series was made and about the actors involved and the wonderful history of the places you visit on this full-day tour. You’ll depart central London in the morning on a drive to the charming Oxfordshire village that has been featured in the series as Downton village. Enjoy a guided tour of locations such as Downton Hospital, the village pub, the former home of Matthew Crawley, and the local church.  Take a short comfort break before continuing on to Highclere Castle, which is the main setting used in Downton Abbey. En route you’ll learn about the thousand-year history of Highclere Castle and life above and below the stairs. Lunch can be purchased at Highclere Castle or you can bring your own lunch and enjoy it on the beautiful grounds. Although guided tours are not allowed inside the castle, you’ll be able to explore the above-stairs area of Downton Abbey independently with the aid of a self-guided information sheet. Imagine life as it was over 100 years ago and enter the world of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as you wander around the estate. The tour ends in central London.
Includes
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Admission fees to Highclere Castle House and Gardens
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission to the Egyptian exhibition (GBP 5.00)
  • Car/booster seats for children under 3 years of age

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Gloucester Road Tube (London Underground) station, next to the station exit, outside the flower shop (Flowers Inc.)

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4.8 /5

based on 162 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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The Downton Abbey tour was wonderful and there was plenty of time to explore the sites visited, especially Highclere. The guide was excellent and informative, the transportation was on time and excellent. We recommend this tour for anyone interested in the Downton Abbey series.

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September 10, 2023

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Harold – United StatesVerified booking

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Very honored to be with Downtown Abbey extra and shared her experienced and stories there. For those curious about the inscription above first floor windows and front door “unc je servivray (old Norman French) = only one master I serve or more modern translation (I only serve one master (of the house).” There’s a post about this motto at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/mottos/

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July 14, 2023

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David – United StatesVerified booking

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Chris (the guide) and Steve (the driver) were both amazing! This is my favorite tour I've ever done. Everything was smooth when Chris and Steve arrived. I appreciated the comfort break on the drive to Bampton so much! Chris was nice enough to offer to take photo's of anyone who needed. My only complaint is the meeting place. The station we met at didn't have restrooms available and the Burger King across the street had them shut to public use. I had to walk down the street to a Caffe Nero down the street and use their one restroom (purchased a coffee so I didn't feel guilty). Bottom line: I will be back with a group of ladies to do this exact tour again because it is absolutely worth it!

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June 6, 2023

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