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Downton Abbey London Walking Tour

4.9 · 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Brit Movie Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Grantham House, The Criterion and The Grand Hotel feature on this walk through Downton Abbey's London filming locations.

A professional guide leads the route; moderate physical fitness is recommended and children must join with an adult. 4.94 from 48 reviews at €89 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #48 of 92 in Walking Tours, 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: €89 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Children from €77 (ages 3 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
48 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 48

Star breakdown of all 48 ratings

5 stars
45 · 94%
4 stars
3 · 6%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the filming insights, photos and London history; the walking can be tiring, especially in heat

Praised

  • Guides combine Downton Abbey knowledge with the history of London's buildings
  • Scene photographs make the links to filming locations easier to follow
  • Routes reveal streets and buildings visitors would otherwise miss
  • Explanations of how London locations represented other towns and cities

Complaints

  • The walking can be tiring, particularly in hot weather

Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 June 2018 to 14 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour by the exit of the station where you will meet your guide. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Brit Movie Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Uncover the world of Downton Abbey on a 2.5-hour insider walking tour with a savvy guide. Explore memorable scenes and film locations including Grantham House - the London residence of the Crawley family, The Criterion, Rules restaurant, The Grand Hotel and much more.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €77 ages 3 to 15

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

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Ranked #48 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €89 per adult