--- title: Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 1183 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 24 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-guided-full-day-downton-abbey-tour-from-london/ --- # Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London **Guidekin's take:** Visit Highclere Castle and the Cotswold villages associated with Downton Abbey on a private tour for your party. An air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included; castle and garden tickets must be bought separately, and the trip is priced per group. 5 from 42 reviews at €1183 per group/vehicle for 10h. ## Overview London is so amazing but hectic, so why not have a relaxing day in the English Countryside instead, visiting The Cotswolds & beyond, on a Downton Abbey themed tour. We visit Highclere Castle, grounds & gardens, home of Lord & Lady Grantham, Lady Mary & the Dowager (CASTLE/GARDEN TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED & MUST BE PURCHASED BY CLIENT) We then tour the beautiful Cotswold villages & countryside that Downton Abbey brought to our screens in both TV & film & is a truly remarkable place. We stop at shops, churches, market squares, thatched cottages, village halls, cricket greens & rose gardens. Lunch can be taken in an Old English Pub where you can relax, eating perhaps fish n chips or some local ales? Or we can take you to a very English Garden tea shop … the choice is both yours & endless! The afternoon is then spent driving through more countryside & villages, chauffeured by your very own 'Branson', before returning to your own place of residence whilst listening to music of your choice. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 984 pickup points - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €1183 per group/vehicle - Duration: 10h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Barry Tours UK ## What's included - USB plug points - Umbrellas - Bottled water - Tour photographs taken by your Guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - Tickets to tour inside Highclere Castle/Gardens (purchased online from £23 per adult) - Gratuity - Highclere Castle ## Itinerary 1. **St Mary's Church** (1h 30m) - We walk around the delightful Downton Abbey village on the edge of the Cotswolds & visit St Mary’s Church, The Crawley house, Village Green & see where so many scenes were filmed in stunning Bampton. 2. **Highclere Castle** (3h) - IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED Highclere Castle tickets then you spend 2-3 hours taking in the magnificence of the actual present day Aristocratic Castle of Lord & Lady Canarvon. You will see the interior & grounds where the Grantham’s lived & where so much of the Downton drama played... 3. **Visit the quaint hamlet of Shilton, which is the picture postcard location of...** (30m) - Visit the quaint hamlet of Shilton, which is the picture postcard location of where Mr Bates was brought back to Downton when the unsavoury murder charge was levelled at him by his wife. Complete with ford, gardens & architecture. this is a truly lovely stop. 4. **Swinbrook** (1h) - We seek out the most romantic pub in The Cotswolds where Tom Branson & Lady Sybil eloped to❤️. Swinbrook is, in itself, a lovely village & we can visit the pub and gardens too, for a an ale, wine or coffee. 5. **Cotswolds** (2h) - In addition to the Downton experience, we also visit/drive through the outstanding natural beauty of The Cotswolds in whatever time is left over. This normally includes an hour for lunch if required. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 984 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1183 | €592 | | 4 | €1183 | €296 | | 6 | €1183 | €197 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from London start at €73 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 86** | €1183 per group | 10h | 5.0 (42) | private | | [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 #24 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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