--- title: Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour from London with Highclere lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 188 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 52 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/downton-abbey-and-village-coach-tour-from-london-with-highclere/ --- # Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour from London with Highclere **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive at least 10 minutes early… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €143: ages 3 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 188 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brit Movie Tours ## What's included - Professional guide - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Highclere Castle** (2h; admission included) - 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. 2. **Bampton** (1h) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV5k1BF4FdkgRB0uXOVq9sR8 ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 86** | €190 | 9h | 4.72 (188) | shared | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #52 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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