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Downton Abbey Black Taxi Tour from London with Highclere Castle

Activity Duration (10 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Downton Abbey Black Taxi Tour from London with Highclere Castle
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Overview

About

Take a black taxi tour from London to experience the grandeur of Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle.

What you'll do

Fans of "Downton Abbey" are in for a treat with this black cab tour of filming locations in the English countryside. With the help of your own private guide, you'll get to see Highclere Castle and Bampton in one fell swoop. Your guide will share not just behind-the-scenes facts about your favorite show, but also the real-life history behind the attractions.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsYour guided will pick you up from your central London hotel (Zone 1 only) at 8:30am.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by car
  • Highclere Castle entry fees
  • Entry/Admission - Highclere Castle

What is not included?

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

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Itinerary

London Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Downton Abbey Black Taxi Tour from London with Highclere Castle in London, United Kingdom (UK). This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Highclere Castle
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Highclere Castle

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Highclere Castle
  • On this day tour, you will explore the main 'Downton Abbey' film locations including Highclere Castle used as Downton Abbey, Bampton which is used as Downton village and Cogges Farm which is used as Yew Tree Farm. Leaving the hubbub of town, your morning will be spent visiting Downton Village and Yew Tree Farm and enjoying the picturesque Cotswold scenery and villages.
  • Travelling by traditional London taxi (max 4 persons), this intimate sized tour will provide you with an insight into the making of the show and uncover stories behind some of the places that you will visit on the tour. The first location that you visit is about 70 miles out of town and (depending on traffic) the journey lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Upon your arrival at the historic 10th century farmstead which featured as Yew Tree Farm in Series 4 and 5, you can enjoy a guided tour of the location featured as the home of Mr Drewe, the struggling tenant who agrees to secretly help raise Lady Edith’s daughter. From here, you will set off to the heart of rural Oxfordshire where several villages have been used in the world of Downton Abbey.
  • From here, you will set off to the heart of rural Oxfordshire most notably, you will visit Downton Village where you will get a guided tour of the village and see familiar sites such as exteriors of Downton hospital, the village pub, the former home of Matthew Crawley and the local church, amongst others. Following this guided tour you will be able to explore the village for yourself.
  • Then its off to the jewel in the crown of Downton Abbey filming locations - Highclere Castle. This nineteenth century castle which boasts 5000 acres of beautiful grounds is the centrepiece for any Downton fan. Here you will get a chance to explore the interiors of the castle including the library, dining room, bedrooms all with the aid of our DIY self guided leaflet. This location is also the perfect place for a spot of lunch and a long walk to see the stunning gardens.
  • The tour ends back in central London.
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Bampton

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Bampton

Explore the Oxfordshire village that was used as Downton village and see the post office, church and other sites used in the TV series and movie.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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