Where Downton Was Filmed: the 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 from London to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the village used for Downton Abbey scenes. You’ll ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear guide commentary through an audio headset, and choose between a scenic countryside outing or a palace visit with admission included.

“Whilst this experience was enjoyable our time at Blenheim Palace was too short and late in the day. We missed the roof experience and the below stairs experience because they closed for the day while we were in the Palace. There should have been much less time in Brouton on the water. There’s not that much to do there and that time would have been better spent at the Palace. Lovely to visit the Downton Abbey sites but not enough time to visit the church and the shop. You could really only choose one.”

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2.Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace & Downton Abbey

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

Leave London by comfortable coach for Blenheim Palace, its State Rooms, and gardens, then visit Bourton-on-the-Water and Bampton, the Downton Abbey village. A professional guide such as James, Megan, or Manon adds useful history and local detail, while optional audio guides support self-paced palace visits.

“My family and I had an amazing time. The country side is beautiful. Our guide was very informative. The villages are lovely!”

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

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

Travel from London to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle on a 10-hour guided coach tour. Walk Oxford’s old streets, spot Downton Abbey locations, tour the castle rooms and grounds, and receive Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, and Carol are praised for lively commentary.

“Great tour. We couldn't find any tickets by ourselves - everything was sold out in two-three month, but with this tour we could not only visit the Abbey, but to see Oxford (with some free time there). + Very active guide who made the quoted from the film (but even not for fans would be clear). Would definitely recommend 🤠”

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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, Bampton, and Highclere Castle on a guided coach tour from London. You’ll see Downton Abbey filming locations, tour the castle’s public rooms, explore the grounds, and take home Lady Carnarvon’s book. Guides such as Eva, Peter, and Frank are known for lively storytelling.

“Excellent tour, guide was so professional, pleasant and a mind of information, went with my adult daughter”

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5.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

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

Travel from London by mini coach to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then spend about three hours at Highclere Castle. Your guide shares filming stories, actor trivia, and local history. Guides have included Richard, Russell, Ava, Jed, and Chris, with groups capped at 16.

“Our tour guide Jed was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour inside was great, however not being able to take photos was a disappointment.”

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6.Downton Abbey, Cotswolds, and Highclere Castle Tour

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

Follow Downton Abbey from Cogges Manor Farm and Bampton village to Highclere Castle, with a live English guide, round-trip transport, and about three hours at the castle. Guides such as Amber, Toby, and Michelle are known for adding useful show and local history details.

“Toby our guide was amazing Patient knowledgeable and entertaining”

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7.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

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

Travel from Gloucester Road to Bampton and Highclere Castle with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk through Downton village, match scenes to filming locations, then explore the castle rooms and grounds independently. Guides such as Eva, Russell, Rory, and Chris are known for lively commentary.

“The Downton Abbey tour was wonderful and there was plenty of time to explore the sites visited, especially Highclere. The guide was excellent and informative, the transportation was on time and excellent. We recommend this tour for anyone interested in the Downton Abbey series.”

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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 by air-conditioned minivan from Marble Arch with a guide such as Amber, Andrew, Michelle, or Tony. Visit Cogges Farm, film locations in Bampton, and Highclere Castle, with time for gardens, the Egyptian exhibition, lunch, and the famous State Rooms.

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

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9.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

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

Spend nine hours following Downton Abbey from London to Bampton and Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Eva, Richard, or Jed, leads the village walk, while episodes play on the coach. You get three hours at Highclere, including entry to the house and grounds.

“This trip to Brampton and Highclere castle was perfection. Our guide Eva and driver Liam were outstanding. The coach was air conditioned and very comfortable. Everything was so well timed. I’d highly recommend this tour to any fans of Downton Abbey. Our guide Eva was amazing. So knowledgeable and humerous. It was a very interesting journey and Highclere was spectacular. Thank you for a great experience.”

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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 Gloucester Road to Bampton and Highclere Castle with a live guide such as Jed, Russell, Fiona, or Richard. Walk through Downton Village, then explore the castle and grounds at your own pace. Expect about nine hours, plenty of coach time, and no included lunch.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour. Great to watch a couple episodes of Downton Abbey on the bus ride, and our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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11.Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $254

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Cogges Manor Farm, Bampton village, and Highclere Castle. A guide such as Andrew, Amber, or Catherine brings Downton Abbey scenes and characters to life. Expect gardens, grand rooms, free time for lunch, and a full day with up to 50 people.

“Andrew, tour guide, very knowledgeable. Downton Abbry does not disappoint. Countryside is so beautiful. Worth every penny!”

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12.Downton Abbey Filming Locations & Highclere Castle Tour

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

Follow Downton Abbey from Cogges Manor Farm and Bampton to Highclere Castle. Guide Andrew brings the filming stories to life, while you tour private rooms, gardens, and village locations. Round-trip coach travel, admissions, and a private farm-house visit are included. Food is extra.

“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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13.Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Leave your central London hotel at 8:30 a.m. for a private, chauffeured taxi tour of Bampton, secret Cotswold filming sites, and Highclere Castle. Guides such as Greg and Andrew share Downton Abbey stories, local history, and filming details while you ride in comfort.

“We had a lovely day visiting the Downton Abbey film locations it was wonderful despite being very busy as it was fathers day. would highly recommed to Downton Abbey fans”

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14.Downton Abbey sites, Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $260

Follow Downton Abbey scenes through Cogges, Bampton, Shilton, and Swinbrook, then tour Blenheim Palace. This 10-hour trip leaves London at 7:30 a.m., uses a small minivan group of up to eight, and features guides such as Amber, Debbie, and Tony.

“The tour did not go to actually palace where series was shot , the verbiage is misleading . The host was great”

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15.Downton Abbey London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Walk through London locations used in Downton Abbey, including Middle Temple Hall, the Strand, and the Crawley family’s London setting. Your English-speaking guide explains how streets doubled for other cities and points out moments linked to Anna, Bates, Edith, Cora, and Bricker.

“Seeing parts of London that I never knew existed. Appreciating the flexibility of London filming to appear to be somewhere else. Well informed tour guide, thank you”

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