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Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour from London with Highclere

4.7 Great 188 reviews
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9h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Visit Bampton's filming locations before heading to Highclere Castle, with scenes from Downton Abbey played on the coach. A guided village walk, air-conditioned transport and all fees are included; lunch and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.72 from 188 reviews at €190 per person for 9h.

From the guide

Enjoy a day trip into the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour coach tour from London. The tour features behind the scenes information, scenes from the show itself played on the bus as you head out of London. Your first stop on tour will be the charming village of Bampton used as Downton village where you will receive a guided tour before heading to the jewel in the crown of the popular TV show - Highclere Castle or Downton Abbey as fans of the show will know it as.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Departs: 09:30
Available year-round

This tour runs Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun, departing at 09:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Highclere Castle Stop 1
See the location used as Downton Abbey itself. The tour includes entry to the house where you will see the above stairs rooms where so much drama has taken place.
2h
Admission included
Bampton Stop 2
Enjoy a guided tour of the Cotswolds village used as Downton village in the TV show and movie. See the church, post office, village green, pub and other spots from the show.
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at your meeting point as the tour will leave promptly. The meeting point is at Gloucester Road tube station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines). A guide will be waiting for you next to the station exit outside the flower shop (Flowers Inc).

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End point

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at your meeting point as the tour will leave promptly. The meeting point is at Gloucester Road tube station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines). A guide will be waiting for you next to the station exit outside the flower shop (Flowers Inc).

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Day Trips from London

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #53 of 87€1909h4.72 (188)shared
Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London€18311h 30m4.98 (1110)shared
Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London€18911h 30m4.95 (403)shared
Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds€1308 per group10h5.0 (197)private

Ranked #53 of 87 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €73 to €1176, median €118; typical length 10h 30m. 26 of 87 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 87 Day Trips from London

From € 190 / person