Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit Cogges Manor Farm (entry included) and then continue to Bampton — the setting of Downton village. See Bampton Library (entry included), the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then spend the afternoon at Highclere Castle aka the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate.

Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: Once the booking is submitted all sales are final, non-changeable, non-transferable and incur 100% cancellation penalties

British weather can be variable and so guests are advised to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. It is recommended to bring some warm clothes with you especially in the winter months and layers are good for adapting to the ever-changing weather conditions. It is a good idea to wear appropriate footwear as there is walking involved on our tours. England is known for its rain so it is advisable to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella with you.

Please note that the dates 10th May 2025 to 16th May 2025 are part of a special event; Living with a Film Crew. Your ticket includes a talk, guided tour of the Castle, admission to the Egyptian Exhibition and a signed copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book ‘Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey’.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Entry to Bampton Library

Professional guide

Entry to Cogges Manor Farm

Guided tour of Bampton

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Entry to Highclere Castle

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Cogges Manor Farm

Leave London’s Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan, and travel west to the rolling limestone hills of Oxfordshire. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world. Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after the First World War. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before discovering a few of the farm’s filming locations.

1 hour•Admission Included

Photo stop

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Small-Group 'Downton Abbey' and Highclere Castle Tour from London

Reviews

4.79

257 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

224

Fun and interesting...
Cristina B,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun and interesting experience. Tour guide gave us some historical background too, not just Downton Abbey info. I’d definitely recommend this tour.
Downton Abbey was cool
Elise B,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
That was very interesting to see inside the castle. I enjoyed our stop at the farm. We also stopped in Bampton Village that was interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Her name was Ginny. If you were lucky enough to get one of the spots on this tour., it is expensive, but we really enjoyed it and we’re so grateful we got to go.
Step inside the world of Downton Abbey
Peter E,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
With the exception of just a few sets, you are placed within the world of Downton Abbey. You get a great sense of their home and surroundings because it is real. Very real. You walk from one room to another just as the characters do. Their entire world is put into perspective and memories of events flood into your mind as if you witnesses them in person.
Such a great day!...
Alexis B,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a great day! Michelle (our guide) was amazing! I would highly recommend this trip for any Downton fan!
Totally enjoyable Highclere Castle and Downton Abbey experience
Martin N,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Michele, our guide, has exceptional knowledge of our day's activities, both the fictional and nonficional. Her bubbly personality was totally intoxicating, enabling us to have delightful interactions with her. This tour of Highclere Castle was particularly special because the number of visitors was limited to provide guided tours of the rooms seen in the Downton Abbey series. Each tour had only 20 of us and were guided by members of the staff. Our guide, John (I hope I'm remembering his correct name), had been at the castle for decades. He was a history buff so shared both his knowledge of both the history of Highclere Castle and of Downton Abbey as we moved from room to room. I feel lucky that he was our guide inside the castle; although, I'm sure all the guides provided good touring experiences. We were so fortunate that our holiday schedule matched this special Highclere Castle opportunity AND certainly fortunate to have Michele as our guide through the full day's activities (except interior Highclere) and David as our driver.