4.7(959)4.7 out of 5, from 959 reviews
Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford
From $210/person5 travellers ≈ $1,049 — children may pay less
10 hours is a long day for an 8-year-old, whatever the age limit says.
TV Tours · Full-day Tours
Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London
4.8(310)4.8 out of 5, from 310 reviews·11h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 9Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–2, child 3–15, adult 16–99
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- 5 fares — children priced separately
About this experience
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. See Bampton Library (entry included), the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then pass the afternoon at Highclere Castle, the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate. Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.
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What you actually do
Of 4 listed stops, you get out at 3 and see 1 from the vehicle.
- 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.
You get out here75 minAdmission included
- 2
Highclere Castle
Photo stop
Seen from the vehicle
- 3
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 — and the…
You get out here45 minAdmission included
- 4
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.
You get out here195 minAdmission included
Where the day happens
2 stops shown in visit order.
What is and is not included
The advertised price does not cover other, gratuities — budget for those separately.
- Other
- Other
- Gratuities
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (7)
- 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…
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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