Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London
Our Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle tour from London is one of the most popular ways to visit the real-life filming locations from the series.
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach from London to explore Highclere Castle (the house used in Downton Abbey), Bampton village, and Oxford. With entry tickets included and an expert guide throughout the day, this tour offers a convenient and well-planned experience.
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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour Highlights
✅ Visit Highclere Castle, Bampton and Oxford in one day
✅ Entry to Highclere Castle included
✅ Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
✅ Guided walking tours in Oxford and Bampton
✅ Includes a book by Lady Carnarvon as a unique souvenir
Oxford
The day begins with a visit to Oxford, one of the world’s most famous university cities.
Your guide will lead a walking tour through the historic centre, where you will see the university colleges, medieval streets, and remarkable architecture that has developed over centuries. The setting makes it easy to imagine aristocratic families such as the Crawleys moving through this world.
Oxford has also featured in many films and series, including the Harry Potter films.
After the guided walk, you will have free time to explore or enjoy lunch in one of the city’s cafés or traditional pubs.
Bampton – Downton Village
The tour continues to Bampton, the village used as Downton village in the series.
Bampton Church
This charming Oxfordshire village has remained largely unchanged, making it the perfect filming location.
During your visit, you will see:
• Downton Church
• the village green
• Isobel Crawley’s house
• Downton Cottage Hospital
Your guide will bring the scenes to life as you walk through the village, pointing out where key moments from the series were filmed.
You can read more here:
Downton Abbey filming locations you can visit
Highclere Castle – The Real Downton Abbey
In the afternoon, you will arrive at Highclere Castle, the highlight of the tour.
Grand Entrance Hall
This is the real Downton Abbey, home to the Carnarvon family and the main filming location for the series.
Inside the Castle, you can explore the magnificent State Rooms, including:
• the grand entrance hall
• the dining room
• the library
• the drawing room
• the famous staircase
You will instantly recognise these rooms from the series.
You will also have time to explore the gardens and grounds, visit the tea rooms, and browse the gift shop.
At the end of your visit, you will receive a book by Lady Carnarvon, included as a unique souvenir.
Tour Information
Departure:
Victoria Coach Station (Gates 19–20) at 08:15 AM
Return:
Approx. 7:00 PM at Victoria Coach Station
Includes:
• Entry to Highclere Castle
• Luxury coach transport with Wi-Fi
• Professional tour guide
• Guided visits in Oxford and Bampton
• Lady Carnarvon book
Not included:
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
There are cafés and restaurants available in Oxford, Bampton, and at Highclere Castle.
Important Information
• Tour operates on selected dates when Highclere Castle is open
• The order of the itinerary may occasionally change
• Bampton may occasionally be unavailable due to local events
• Fully refundable up to 10 days before travel
Alternative Options
If you prefer a more personal experience with fewer passengers, you may wish to consider:
Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle small group tour
Book Early
This tour is extremely popular and operates on limited dates. We strongly recommend booking early to secure your preferred travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Entry to Highclere Castle is included in the tour.
Yes. A professional guide accompanies the tour and provides commentary throughout the day.
The tour includes Highclere Castle and Bampton village, which was used as Downton village in the series.
The tour lasts approximately 10–11 hours, including travel time.