Downton Abbey Tour

• Visit the Oxfordshire village used as Downton village and see where the church, village fair and hospital scenes were made
• Get a guided tour of an Edwardian steam railway and explore the workings of a real steam engine
• Watch episodes of Downton Abbey as we travel between locations
• Wander around the ‘Above Stairs’ rooms of the property used as Downton Abbey including the drawing room, main hall and library where many of the dramatic scenes involving the Crawley family were filmed
• Enjoy a stroll around the picturesque grounds of Downton Abbey and get beautiful views of the nineteenth century house
• See inside the bedroom where Lady Mary is seduced by the rather handsome Turkish diplomat Mr Pamuk and where he suffers a premature and suspicious demise 

Tour runs on selected Mondays

Start: 9:30 AM
Finish: 6:00 PM

Departure Location: Gloucester Road Tube London Underground Station. Your guide will be standing outside Flowers Inc next to the station entrance.

On this day long Downton Abbey bus Tour you will travel by luxury mini coach tour from London and to visit the charming Oxfordshire village that was used as Downton Village, see an Edwardian railway and explore Highclere locations that were used for Downton Abbey and its beautiful grounds. Learn about the 1000 year history of Highclere Castle and life ‘above and below stairs’.

You’ll be able to wander around the estate run by fictional character Lord Grantham. We will visit the ‘Above Stairs’ part of Downton Abbey where you will be able to imagine life as it was over 100 years ago and enter the world of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants.

Get fascinating anecdotes about how the ITV series was made, the actors involved and the wonderful history of the places we visit on the tour. There will be plenty of opportunities to take pictures and explore the TV locations throughout the day.

• Guests wishing to visit the Egyptian exhibition can upgrade their entry fee for £5 on the day of the tour.

Inclusions

• Transport
• Guide
• Entry costs to the House, Gardens and Grounds plus the steam railway

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Food, beverages

Your confirmation voucher provides you with full information about the Local Operator (including contact details). You can rest assured that we select only the most reliable and experienced operators in each destination. 

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier.