Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup
At a glance
Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup is a 9h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by See More Taxi Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 73 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $1,290.66 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Bottled water, Private guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Afternoon tea
- Gratuities
- Entry fees are not included, prices vary from £25 to £145
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
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.
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Stop 2 · 2h
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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Stop 3 · 2h
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.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Electric Taxi max 6 passengers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Downton Abbey and Castle Taxi Tour from London with Hotel Pickup take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,290.66 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Bottled water; Private guide; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 73 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
