London: Downton Abbey Countryside Black Taxi VIP Tour
ID: GYG224433-385878
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Become Lord or Lady Grantham for the day as you visit the countryside film locations of the period drama "Downton Abbey". Be treated just like Royalty for the day.
Begin with a pickup from your central London hotel and a drive through London and out into the Oxfordshire countryside. Your first stop will be in Oxfordshire, where you will visit the villages that became the village of Downton.
Have photographs outside Matthew Crawley’s house, and see the Hospital, the village church, and the two village pubs. Discuss the filming with the locals and visit inside a village home used in the filming (owner being in of course). Have time to buy Downton souvenirs before moving on.
Visit several other villages, plus a farm, which will be a secret to surprise you on the day. Leaving the villages behind you, start to head cross country to Highclere Castle. On the way to the castle, take an authentic countryside pause, stopping for lunch at an old English pub.
Arrive at Highclere Castle after lunch, where your tour continues. Your expert guide will explain all there is about the castle’s history as well as the Downton locations you will see before you enter the rooms. Later in the afternoon why not have a cream tea, before returning to London.
Highlights
- Wander the village of "Downton"
- Go to the church where all the weddings and funerals took place
- Visit location sites that other tours do not go to
- Speak to villagers who were in the filming
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour does not include entry to Highclere Castle. Tickets should be purchased in advance from the castle.
Highclere Castle is not open on Fridays or Saturdays.
The castle is only open for a limited period of months each year.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Pickup from your Central London Hotel with a postcode (or zip code) E1, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, N1, SE1, SW1, SW3, SW7, W1, W2, W8, WC1, WC2.
Please be ready at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
