The World’s 15 Best Downton Abbey Tours

1.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from Victoria to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water or Bibury, and Bampton, the Downton Abbey village. Expect a 10-hour day, guided commentary, audio headsets, Wi-Fi, and a large group of up to 52 people. Palace entry depends on the option you choose.

“Our guide, Kevin was awesome. Very knowledgeable about all sites, and super friendly. Every stop was incredible from Bourton by the water, to Cotswolds, to Blenheim palace.... took tons of pictures. Our family favorite was the Cotswolds, definitely coming back.”

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2.Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace & Downton Abbey

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 800 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Travel from London by comfortable coach to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the Downton Abbey village. You’ll see palace rooms and gardens if that option is selected, walk through a Cotswolds village, and hear local stories from guides such as James, Manon, Megan, and Simon. Expect a long but well-organized day with free time for lunch.

“it was great,james the guide and Lution the Bus driver gave us a very good day”

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3.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Spend about 10 hours visiting Oxford, Bampton village, St. Mary’s Church, and Highclere Castle. Follow Downton Abbey filming locations, tour the castle’s State Rooms and grounds, and hear local history from guides such as Eva, Andrew, or Carol. Transport, Oxford walking tour, Highclere entry, and a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography are included.

“Eva was amazing. So kind and funny and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time seeing Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere.”

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4.Downton Abbey Tour with Highclere, Bampton & Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · 10 hours · from $197

Spend 10 hours visiting Oxford, Downton Abbey’s Bampton village, and Highclere Castle from London. Your English-speaking guide links local history with the TV series, while a comfortable coach handles the driving. Highclere includes the main public rooms and grounds, plus a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book.

“I enjoyed the tour. It had the right amount of time at each stop.”

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5.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend about nine hours visiting Bampton, the village used as Downton, then explore Highclere Castle and its grounds. A guide such as Ava, Jed, Richard, or Russell adds filming trivia during the drive, while a mini coach carries up to 16 people from South Kensington. Castle admission is included, but meals are not.

“Excellent your. Comfortable, on time and informative. Driver and guide worked as a team and were ahead of schedule the whole time, giving us more time at the destinations”

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6.Downton Abbey, Cotswolds, and Highclere Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 11 hours · from $268

Follow Downton Abbey from Yew Tree Farm and Bampton village to Highclere Castle, with round-trip transport from Marble Arch. Guides such as Amber, Toby, and Michelle are praised for lively commentary, while the castle visit includes its rooms, gardens, and Egyptian Exhibition. Expect a full day, short village stops, and possibly cramped minibus seating.

“I liked the comfort and ability to actually see Downton Abbey. I thought I had missed it and this trip made it possible on the day before I headed home. The bus was comfortable and the views from the bus were excellent. The countryside is so lovely. We had sufficient time in each spot especially at Downton and plenty of time in the village. Our bus driver, Toby, was very smooth and competent on the narrow British roads. He kept the bus very steady. Our guide, Terry was very knowledgeable and caring and there were separate guides in each of the places we visited. Downton would be better if they…”

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7.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 9 hours · from $249

Travel from London to Bampton, the Oxfordshire village used as Downton, then spend more than two hours exploring Highclere Castle and its gardens. An English-speaking guide such as Eva, Rory, Chris, or Russell adds filming stories and history. Lunch is extra, and photography inside the castle is not allowed.

“It was the most wonderful trip, Eva is a fantastic, clever, extremely funny and caring guide”

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8.Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $282Top rated

Travel from Marble Arch in a small air-conditioned minivan to Cogges Manor Farm, Downton village in Bampton, and Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking guide shares filming stories and series gossip, while you get time for the castle rooms, gardens, tea rooms, and Egyptology display. Guides may include Amber, Michelle, Andrew, Tony, or Ginny.

“Amber was a fantastic guide with a great balance of facts, support and free time in all locations we stopped at.”

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9.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 9 hours · from $209

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Bampton, the village used for Downton Abbey scenes, then spend three hours at Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Eva, Richard, Fiona, or Jed, links the places to the show while episodes play during the drive. Entrance, transport, and a guided village walk are included.

“Richard was fantastic! He was very informative, funny, and just a great guy! He made sure everyone was comfortable from the beginning all the way to the end of the tour. Tony (the driver) & Richard both shared stories from the show as well as information about the UKs filming industry. Bampton was fantastic! I loved all the information about which building was used and how the locals were part of the cast. Highclere Castle is beautiful, that’s a fact. The only thing I would suggest is that the castle has some sort of guide. Whether that means having your guide walk with smaller groups & having maybe 2 tour…”

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10.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour from London with Highclere

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel from London to Bampton, the village used for Downton Village, then explore Highclere Castle on your own for about three hours. Guides such as Richard, Jed, Russell, and Fiona are known for lively behind-the-scenes stories. Expect a comfortable coach, long driving stretches, and a full day built for Downton Abbey fans.

“It was a fantastic experience. Jed the guide and David the driver were both amazing. The bus was very comfortable and the itinerary is well organized. One suggestion would be to give a bit more time at Bampton and less time at the castle. Felt a bit rushed if we’d want to get lunch at Bampton as well.”

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11.Downton Abbey Filming Locations & Highclere Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 1 day · from $241

Travel from London to three Downton Abbey filming locations: enjoy a private early visit to Cogges Manor Farm, walk through Bampton village, and tour Highclere Castle and its gardens. An English-speaking guide, executive coach transport, and admissions are included. Recent tours have been led by Andrew, praised for his humor and series knowledge.

“A really excellent day out. Our guide Andrew was an accomplished historian, had all the facts and information about the series, the filming and the locations we visited. He was also a very funny and entertaining guide who made everyone feel welcome, comfortable to ask questions and to enjoy the day. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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12.Downton Abbey Countryside Black Taxi VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 9 hours

Travel by private London black taxi with an English-speaking driver-guide to Downton Abbey filming villages in Oxfordshire, then continue to Highclere Castle. You will see the village church, pubs, Hospital, and Matthew Crawley’s house, stop at an old English pub, and receive hotel pickup in central London. Castle entry is separate.

“Très belle excursion et guide excellent, dommage que la visite du château ne soit pas traduite en français.”

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13.Downton Abbey Film Locations & Blenheim Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · from $245

Spend a full day in Oxfordshire with an English-speaking guide such as Catherine, Tony, or Amber. Visit Yew Tree Farm in Cogges, Downton village in Bampton, Burford, Swinbrook, and Blenheim Palace. A luxury mini-coach, a maximum of 16 people, and smaller village roads make this a more personal alternative to a large coach tour.

“Amazing!! Catherine was a fantastic guide, and made it such a fun day! It ended up being a semi-private tour - only us and another couple - so it was well worth it! I’d absolutely recommend this tour”

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14.Downton Abbey Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22Best value

Walk through central London locations used for Downton Abbey, including Grantham House, the Crawleys’ London home, Edith’s restaurant, and scenes involving Anna, Bates, Rose, Branson, and Lady Sybil. An English-speaking guide, including Chris or Eva on some departures, adds filming stories and behind-the-scenes detail.

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15.Private Downton Abbey Day Tour, including Pub Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $715

Start with pickup in central London and travel by private black cab to Bampton, the screen village of Downton Abbey. With a guide such as Michael or John, hear filming stories and local history, stop for lunch at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, then tour Highclere Castle and its grounds before returning to London.

“Our host John was brilliant, quite knowledgeable about the TV series and the location The pub lunch was a chocolate box setting Best bit was the village of Bampton, such a picturesque area Great value, great day out”

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