Downton Abbey Tour: Explore Filming Locations

Explore ‘Downton Abbey’ filming sites, tour Oxford, and visit Highclere Castle. Discover Edwardian England and insider stories. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oxford - Experience the enduring charm of Oxford on a guided walking tour of this historic city, home to prestigious universities since 1196. Wander through charming streets under the city’s iconic ‘dreaming spires,’ visit famous colleges, and discover the scholars who made history, from Tolkien to Einstein.
  • University of Oxford - Delve into…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Entry to Highclere Castle
  • Walking Tour of Oxford
  • Visit to the Village of Bampton
  • A copy of Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography
  • Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day tour from London to explore the iconic filming locations of the acclaimed Downton Abbey television series. Following the release of Downton Abbey 3: The Grand Finale, delve into the enchanting world of the show by visiting the actual sites that brought the narrative to life.
Start with a guided tour of historic Oxford, known as the…

Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Located approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 8:15am (Boarding starts at 8:00am).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robertgg1102yj
Aug 23, 2026
The highlight of our visit to London! - The trip was the best! My wife cried with excitement several times. Zozo is a fantastic tour guide. Professional and fun, if that's possible. I learned a lot about architecture, history, and the Downton Abbey series. My wife gasped and said oh my God TWICE during the tour. Our driver was Don Carlos who navigated both city and highway extremely well! This was the highlight of our London visit because she never stopped smiling!
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A5135xcanitad
Aug 23, 2026
Downton Abbey dream - Zozo and Juan Carlos did a fantastic job on our tour today. Zozo was very knowledgeable and energetic. This tour is/was on my bucket list and they delivered.
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2sofiep
Aug 23, 2026
Downton abbey in real life - Fantastic coach tour to Oxford and Highclere Castle, the beautiful setting of Downton Abbey. Everything was well organized, and both locations were absolutely worth visiting. A special thank you to our guide Zozo, whose extensive knowledge and enthusiastic storytelling made the day even more enjoyable. Also, many compliments to our driver Carlos. We experienced a small issue with the coach along the way, but he handled it quickly and professionally, allowing us to continue our journey with minimal delay.
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Y5459bujamesk
Aug 23, 2026
Fun and Highly Informative Oxford and Highclere Castle - Zo Zo was an excellent guide and one I highly recommend. Don Carlos was a very safe, efficient and professional driver. Zo Zo was incredibly knowledgable, efficient, charming and entertaining! Zo Zo and Don Carlos worked seamlessly with corporate to overcome what could have been a serious mechanical problem and transition it into a very equitable resolution I highly recommend Zo Zo and Don Carlos and would definitely book with them in the future!
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970mareet
Aug 23, 2026
10/10 - Absolutely fabulous tour! Zozo and Carlos ensured that we were well looked after and arrived with plenty of time. Zozo is very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with his historical facts and anecdotes which we really enjoyed. Would highly recommend this tour especially if you are a Downtown Abbey fan as I am!!
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Lauriele5675wr
Aug 23, 2026
Trip of a lifetime - Over all a wonderful day, everything that was planned for us was perfect.
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Sharonk241
Aug 23, 2026
Oxford Rocks!great day, great tour and great driver!! - Zozo is a great tour guide! So informative and a great delivery. He is entertaining and kept the group moving which is important. He and John Carlos dealt with a mechanical issue with professionalism and a rapid solution without missing. a beat John Carlos is an excellent driver. I would def recommend and book with them again.
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Ronald_q
Aug 22, 2026
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was excellent. She guided us through the visit to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle and provided interesting and pertinent information.
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John_e
Aug 21, 2026
A "must do" for fans of "Downton Abbey"! - The tour is a "must do" for fans of "Downton Abbey"! Participants have the option in Oxford of taking the guided walking tour or going it alone (I highly recommend the Ashmolean Museum immediately adjacent to the drop-off point in Oxford!). The visit to Bampton serves as an appropriate "teaser" for the main attraction: Highclere Castle. The docents onsite there are outstanding! Very knowledgeable and more than willing to entertain questions from visitors, even some often absurd questions from the more rabid strain of Downton fans. My only real criticism lies with the specific guide we had on the bus during my tour. Though otherwise lovely and well-intentioned, she made a significant number of factual errors in her accounts of English history. As a retired professor of British history, I did politely and privately challenge her on several points, but she stood resolutely by her guns. The errors did not detract from the overall experience for the others, but I do get twitchy when tour guides do not have the facts correct. Example: She insisted that Lord Grantham was, in the context of the fictional program, *elected* to the House of Commons as an MP rather than having served in Lords because "he was not a duke and therefore not eligible to sit in Lords." She also insisted that the current monarch continues to be styled Duke of Normandy, which is not true, strictly speaking. The monarch is *informally* hailed in the Channel Isles (*only*) as "Duke of Normandy," but it done as a traditional courtesy, not as a formal style and title. English monarchs ceased to claim the Norman duchy at the end of the reign of King John in 1216. And there were other examples. But perhaps I am being too picky?
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Mary_n
Aug 19, 2026
Great Tour - Wonderful commentary in Oxford and Bampton. Great to hear historical facts told in a interesting and entertaining way. Relaxing time at Highclere Castle with time on your own to explore. 5/5
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