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Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup

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9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Be treated like Royalty, which is what you deserve on this special tour.
Become Lord or Lady Grantham for the day as we visit the film locations of the period drama Downton Abbey.
Discover ‘Downton Abbey’ filming sites and learn about the lives of the fictional Grantham & Crawley families from the hit TV series and films. Hear about Britain’s present-day aristocracy, too. The must-do tour is only available at certain times of the year, so early planning and booking is essential.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Afternoon tea
  • Gratuities
  • CASTLE ENTRY FEES - Prices vary depending on the day that you book. See the Highclere website.
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Meeting and Pickup

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A Central London Hotel is one with a post code (or zip code)  E1, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, N1, SE1, SW1, SW3, SW7, W1, W2, W8, WC1, WC2. Should your Hotel be outside of these areas, or in the suburbs or Airport locations, we would be happy to provide you with a separate quote.

What To Expect

Bampton

We will collect you from your Central London hotel and drive you through London and out into the Oxfordshire countryside. Our first stops are in Oxfordshire. We visit the villages that became the village of Downton. Here we can have photographs outside Matthew Crawley’s house, the Hospital and the two village pubs. There are far too many other locations to list here, plus we don't wish to spoil all the surprises for you. Walk through the entrance to the hospital. Visit the church where all the weddings and funerals were filmed.. Walk by the post office. Plus a lot more....
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cotswolds

We visit other villages in the Cotswolds area which are a secret to surprise you that have featured in the series. Leaving the villages behind us we start to head cross country to Highclere Castle. This journey takes around 50 minutes as Highclere is 40 miles away from our last Cotswold village. We will stop in the countryside for lunch (own expense) at an old English Pub. We arrive at Highclere Castle after lunch
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highclere Castle

Your guide will explain all there is to know about the Castle’s history, plus the Downton Locations you will see before you enter the rooms. This tour will not only show you the life of Lord and Lady Grantham but it will also treat you all like Lords and Ladies for the day.
 Please book Highclere Castle tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. We suggest that you book either 10.30am or 2.30pm. Highclere Castle is not open all year around, please check the Highclere Castle website. If the castle is not open on the day. We can offer an alternative which is visiting the Downton Villages and many more Cotswolds Villages.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Gratuities
  • CASTLE ENTRY FEES - Prices vary depending on the day that you book. See the Highclere website.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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