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Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

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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

1

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
2

Photo stop

Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.79

267 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Best tour yet!

    Jay M,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was low key. Lots of great information We loved every minute of it. The castle was just like it was in Downton Abby.

  • Must do this one!

    Kristina F,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really great schedule..plenty of time on your own and plenty of guided walks. Andrew is very knowledgeable.

  • Carson, could we get some tea, please?

    Allison S,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ginni was a delight! This was a well thought out tour for true DA enthusiasts. We had an a amazing day, Highclere is definitely worth it. Highly recommend!

  • Worthwhile!

    Richard W,

    Aug 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Go in the morning when it is less crowded with tourists. Very interesting how many people are buried or memorialized here. Didn’t realize that.

  • Wonderful tour

    Julia W,

    Aug 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with only 10 people and our tour guide Tony. He was delightful and very knowledgeable. Tony told us some interesting anecdotes about Downton Abbey’s cast and filming. He was also very informative about the places that we visited, including a church dating back to before the Norman Conquest. We had three hours for our visit at Highclere Castle which is currently occupied by the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. We enjoyed seeing the inside of the castle, which by the way there is no photography allowed inside the castle, but they have a great book for purchase that includes many wonderful photographs and interesting historical information. We especially enjoyed the Egyptian exhibition. I had forgotten that it was the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who funded and was deeply involved in the search and excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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