Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

Name: Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London
Brand: Brit Movie Tours
Price: 311 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.74 (559 reviews)

4.7 · 559 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Brit Movie Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 9h
Group: Shared tour
Guide languages: English
Start & pickup: 08:30, 09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets: Admission included
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

This day trip pairs a guided visit to Downton Village with entry to Highclere Castle.

Mini-coach transport and onboard commentary are included, but hotel pickup and meals are not, and moderate fitness is required. 4.74 from 559 reviews at €311 per person for 9h.

In our comparison: #50 of 84 in Day Trips from London, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €311 per adult.

Included and not included

Local guide
Transport by Mini Coach
Entry to Highclere Castle
Live commentary on board

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7

559 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 526 of 559

Star breakdown of all 559 ratings

5 stars

473 · 85%

4 stars

53 · 9%

3 stars

17 · 3%

2 stars

8 · 1%

1 star

8 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the Downton knowledge and time at Highclere, but some find the Bampton stop rushed.

Praised

Guides share detailed Downton Abbey knowledge and stories about filming
Photos and video clips connect the locations to scenes from the series
Recognising familiar rooms at Highclere and village locations in Bampton
Comfortable coach travel and an organized itinerary
Time to explore Highclere's house and grounds independently

Complaints

Some find the village stop well paced, while others feel rushed in Bampton
Some enjoy the guides' humour, while others report rude or snarky treatment
Some find the meeting point easily, while others find the directions too vague

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 April 2026 to 10 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: 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). · Open in Google Maps
Departure: 08:30, 09:00 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return: This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup: No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator: Brit Movie Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Highclere Castle
Explore the jewel in the crown of the TV show Downton Abbey with this visit to Highclere Castle.
2h · Admission included
2
Bampton
Get a guided tour of the village featured in the TV show and movie. See the church, Crawley House, the post office and village green. So many scenes were shot here and your guide will give you behind the scenes info and how the village was used.
1h

About this tour, from the operator

Take a journey back to the early twentieth century on this fully guided small group tour from London that includes a tour of Downton Village and entry to Highclere Castle.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

This tour has limited availability and is only available on certain times/days of the week.

Good to know

Food not included bring or buy your own
Age 16+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from London

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #50 of 84	€311	9h	4.74 (559)	shared
Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London	€184	11h 30m	4.98 (1113)	shared
Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London	€190	11h 30m	4.95 (413)	shared
Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds	€1315 per group	10h	5.0 (197)	private

Ranked #50 of 84 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €74 to €1135, median €118; typical length 10h 15m. 26 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 84 Day Trips from London

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