--- title: Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 309 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 559 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 51 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-small-group-tour-from-london/ --- # Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London **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 €309 per person for 9h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive at least 10 minutes early… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 16+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €309 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 559 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brit Movie Tours ## What's included - Local guide - Transport by Mini Coach - Entry to Highclere Castle - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Highclere Castle** (2h; admission included) - Explore the jewel in the crown of the TV show Downton Abbey with this visit to Highclere Castle. 2. **Bampton** (1h) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00 - 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:ChIJ3TekIl4FdkgRMwjX7jtxZpc ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour has limited availability and is only available on certain times/days of the week. ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 86** | €309 | 9h | 4.74 (559) | 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 #51 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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