Private FullDay Guided Downton Abbey Tour

Escape London for a day on a Downton Abbey tour through the Cotswolds. Visit Highclere Castle, charming villages, and enjoy a pub lunch or tea.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Highclere Castle - If you’ve purchased tickets to Highclere Castle, you can spend 2-3 hours admiring the grandeur of the current residence of Lord and Lady Canarvon. You’ll explore the interior and grounds where the Grantham family lived and where much of the Downton Abbey drama unfolded.
  • Bampton - Stroll through the charming village of…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • USB plug points
  • Umbrellas
  • Taking and sending of pictures of tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to tour inside Highclere Castle (purchased online £23 per adult)
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

London is amazing but hectic so why not have a relaxing day in the English Countryside instead visiting The Cotswolds and beyond on a Downton Abbey themed tour with me. We visit Highclere Castle grounds and gardens, home of Lord and Lady Grantham, Lady Mary and the Dowager (Castle and gardens tickets are extra and sourced by customer) We then tour the…

Location
Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle Highclere Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sarah_d
Nov 13, 2024
Customized day was a great decision! - My mom wanted to see the Cotswolds and the villages of Downton Abbey. We got so much more. Unfortunately Highclere was closed but Barry was open to consider other castle options and villages that filmed my mom’s other favorite shows including Father Brown. We emailed back and forth with ideas and places. With it being private, having the personal touch was key to this flexibility and making it so much more special. Barry knows his history and was a great conversationalist that really made the difference in the day not to mention mom is an older lady who’s not so quick on her feet which is an issue with the bigger group tours. Having the small taxi also helps navigate into villages that would’ve never been possible with the bigger tours. It was worth it and again, thank you Barry for a great day!
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Alessandram4015
Nov 7, 2024
A very exciting experience - My siblings and I are huge fans of Downton Abbey, and we couldn’t have had a better experience! From the journey itself, in a comfortable taxi, accompanied by Barry, a very knowledgeable, friendly, and kind guide, who gave us the time we needed to appreciate the landscapes and places we visited. Highclere Castle is the icing on the cake of the day, but I’d like to point out that all the other stops are also extremely interesting, and the scenery is breathtaking. This experience is highly recommended for fans of the show, but even those who aren't will be amazed.
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Connector12533490364
Oct 11, 2024
Everything and more - I was alone and Mr. Barry treated me like a Queen. I did the Downton Abbey tour and he was so knowledgeable of everything DA. He even took me to sights I had forgotten about. I saw everything I had hoped to and much more. Late afternoon he was talking about where we were going next and I finally said I was tired. So worth every penny I spent.
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Lee_s
Oct 2, 2024
Immersive Downton - Barry provided us with a door to door, complete Downton experience. From our pickup he pointed out a few local sites of interest. After that, we experienced a wonderful tour of sites filmed in the village. We had booked a tour of the Highclere castle and ended up with the retired head guide. What a treat. Barry is such a personality
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Judith_p
Sep 14, 2024
So much more than I expected. - Barry took such good care of me. I walk slow and sometimes on rough surfaces have an issue with balance. He was such a gentleman making sure I was alright. He was very knowledgeable of all things Downton. He took me to see sites I expected but also sites I had forgotten about from the show (Blue Swan Inn). I feel I actually got more than I was expecting.
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Lynn_s
Sep 11, 2024
Excellent Highclere Castle Experience - We went to Highclere Castle and the surrounding villages. It was amazing. What added to the tour as much as anything was our guide - Barry! He was spectacular! The information he shared with us on the way back, then toured us through the villages and the patience he extended throughout was unbelievable! We would highly recommend Barry for this tour as well as any tour he is available for. He is knowledgeable, funny and extremely personable! Next time we are in London, we plan to schedule his tours!
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J7040club
Jun 25, 2024
Wonderful Downton Experience - We booked this full day Downton Abbey Tour so that my wife could experience the various sites used to film Downton Abbey. Our tour operator, Barry, communicated with us immediately upon booking the tour and provided valuable information that helped us plan our adventure. On the day of the tour, Barry met us at our hotel at the appointed time and described what we'd doing for our full day tour. Barry continued to provide great information on the ride from London to Highclere Castle. Once there, he assured our entrance to the grounds and waited on-site for 2.5 hours while we took the Highclere Castle tour. At the conclusion of our Highclere experience we travelled to 3 other villages in the Cotswald area that were used to film Downton Abbey. Barry explained how the sites were used and took multiple photographs of us during the trip, which he shared at the conclusion of the tour. If you're a Downton Abbey fan and want to take a tour of the sites used for filming, you should definitely book a tour with Barry. He's punctual, professional, and knowledgeable, all valuable qualities in a tour operator.
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