Brit Movie Tours – Downton Abbey Coach Tour from London

Sat, September 2, 2023 - Sun, September 3, 2023 (9:30 am - 6:30 pm)Europe/London

Gloucester Road Tube Station
South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

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About Brit Movie Tours

Brit Movie Tours is the premier provider of Film and TV location sightseeing tours in London and the UK. We operate bus, walking and small vehicle tours in various locations throughout the UK including London, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh and Belfast.

Our tours feature locations from some of the biggest TV and film brands on both the small and big screen. Our tours educate, entertain and appeal to visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests bringing movies and TV shows to life. Founded in 2009 by Lewis Swan, Brit Movie Tours has quickly become one of the leading specialist tour operators in the UK.

We have a safe and secure website, get great reviews on Trip Advisor and are passionate about customer care. We serve more than 45,000 customers (comprising tourists from dozens of countries around the world and UK locals) each year.

Some of our most popular tours include: Harry Potter London Bus Tour, Downton Abbey and Village Tour, Game of Thrones Tour Belfast, the Emmerdale Classic Locations Bus Tour and Paddington Bear Tour of London.

Downton Abbey Coach Tour from London

Downton Abbey Coach Tour

Enjoy a Downton Abbey Coach Tour from London visiting 2 of the main filming locations for the hit TV show. Departing central London you will experience the beauty of the Cotswolds and the real-life home of the Carnarvons.

What you will see on tour

Setting off from central London by luxury coach it will take 2 hours to reach your first destination – Downton Village. Here your guide will give you a full tour of the village. Your guide will point out filming locations from the show and the movie. Sites visited include the church, Post Office, the hospital plus the home of Isobel Crawley.

You will be shown stills of how the locations appeared in the show so you can compare both. You will discover behind the scenes info and feel immersed into Downton village life. The village featured in all 6 series plus the movie and is charming and photogenic. Following the tour you will have a chance to explore the village on your own before heading back to the coach.

Highclere Castle – the jewel in the crown of Downton Abbey locations

From Bampton village, you will take a one-hour journey to Highclere Castle also Downton Abbey.

On the coach, you will be given background history about Highclere and watch scenes from Downton Abbey. Highclere Castle was designed by architect Charles Barry.

You will have a chance to explore the home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon with the aid of our self-guided information sheet. As such this sheet shows you where memorable scenes were filmed. These include the Library, Drawing Room, Saloon, Dining Room and the first-floor bedrooms. Do note that the ‘below stairs’ scenes were filmed on a set at Ealing Studios. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase food at Highclere Castle.

You will have approximately 3 hours to enjoy Highclere Castle before re-boarding the coach. Then you will head back to central London where the tour will end. Customer Reviews

Want to go on another date?
We also offer a Small Group Downton Abbey Tour traveling by Mini coach (maximum 15 persons per tour) and departs more regularly on all dates that Highclere Castle is open to the public.

BSL is not provided for this tour

DISCLAIMER: This Downton Abbey Coach Tour is an unlicensed and unauthorized tour of sites featured in the television series ‘Downton Abbey’ produced by Carnival Film and Television and NBCUniversal International Limited. Brit Movie Tours Limited and this tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series ‘Downton Abbey’, Carnival Film and Television or NBCUniversal International Limited.

Enjoy a full guided tour of Downton village and see the home of Lady Isobel Crawley and much more
Watch episodes of Downton Abbey on the coach as you travel between locations
See where memorable scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed inside the house
Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance and lowest price guarantee
Gift vouchers available with 12 months validity and free exchanges

About this tour

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance

When?

2023 Dates
Sat 8, 15 & 29 Apr -1 May
Sun 9,16 & 30 Apr, 28 May, 9, 13, 20, 27 Jul, 6,13,20,27 Aug and 3 Sep
Thu 13 and 20 Jul at 9:30am
Private Tours available – click here

How Long?

9 hours

How much?

Adult (16 years+): £95 Child (3 – 15 years): £80

Meet and Ends where?

Gloucester Road Tube (London Underground) Station
Getting to London by train and Where to stay

Inclusions?

Professional guide and coach transport, entry fees to Highclere Castle House and Gardens

Exclusions?

Gratuities (optional), food and drink, entry to the Egyptian exhibition is available for £5 on the day. Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.