Downton Abbey London Filming Locations: Private Half-Day Tour

At a glance

Downton Abbey London Filming Locations: Private Half-Day Tour is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Black Cab Heritage Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $540.63 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide.

Quick facts

Duration

4h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking

Ages

Traveller 0–120

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Downton Abbey London Filming Locations: Private Half-Day Tour

  from $525.14

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

  Start times:

  09:00, 14:00

  Check availability →

Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Accredited London Private Driver Guide (who is also a Downton Abbey fanatic) will provide you with a panoramic sightseeing trip with a running commentary – punctuated by stops for stand up presentations at London’s Downton Abbey movie site locations.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   Host for the Grand Balls enjoyed by Lord Grantham’s daughters.

3. Stop 3 · 5m

   Stately Home used by the award-winning movie drama series for the interior shots at Buckingham Palace - this one holds a secret that Downton Abbey fans will love!

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   London neighbourhood of the Grantham Family and their Stately Home.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   An amusing Downton Abbey ‘blooper’ happened here!

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   Criterion Restaurant is where Edith had her clandestine dinner dates with Michael.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   This swish neighbourhood was home to Michael Gregson - the employer and lover of Lady Edith Crawley.

8. Stop 8 · 10m

   Filming location in this Royal Park.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Scene for the family picnic and location where Lady Mary broke up with Lord Gillingham.

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    ‘You will know it when you see it’ was advice given to the staff unsure of where to find the location for their picnic.

11. Stop 11 · 10m

    Lord Grantham would have spent many afternoons in the House of Lords - and possibly falling asleep in those soft padded seats!

12. Stop 12 · 10m

    The British monarch in Edwardian London looks over to where his Government declared war on Germany in 1914.

13. Stop 13

    Centre of power in Edwardian times.

14. Stop 14

    London Residence of the British Prime Minister.

15. Stop 15

    The lifeblood of the City of London.

16. Stop 16 · 10m

    Location for the celebrity wedding between Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge.

17. Stop 17 · 10m

    London’s largest public square was popular scenery with the Downton Abbey movie-makers.

18. Stop 18 · 10m

    Railway terminus where Lady Edith was reunited with her editor and love interest Michael Gregson.

19. Stop 19

    Elegant neighbourhood and playground for Edwardian aristocratic society - which has the most expensive real estate in London.

20. Stop 20 · 5m

    Beautiful wedding venue in the heart of Mayfair - which doubled-up as the Jazz Club where Lady Rose first flirted with Jazz Singer Jack Ross at the Lotus Club.

21. Stop 21

    Residence of Rosamund Painswick in the movie.

22. Stop 22

    World class Art Gallery - where Lady Grantham meets with Simon Bricker.

23. Stop 23 · 5m

    Vibrant neighbourhood which includes the restaurant where Edith went to meet Michael to consider writing for his magazine.

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

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
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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