From London: Day Trip to Downton Abbey, Oxford and Bampton

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ID: GYG76972-108850
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Admire the architectural highlights of Oxford. Stop in Bampton village and enjoy a tour of Highclere Castle with rooms featured in Downton Abbey and receive a copy of Lady Carnarvon's book.
Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this guided day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings. Continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle with entry tickets included.
Board your bus in London and set out on your tour. Journey in a comfortable bus as you head towards your first stop for the day, the city of Oxford.
Here, embark on a guided walking tour of the city, home to one of the world’s oldest universities and packed with architectural highlights.
Next up is a visit to Bampton, the filming location and setting for the exterior village scenes in Downton Abbey.
See the church, the house of Matthew Crawley's mother, and homes transformed into the post office and various pubs.
Head to Highclere Castle, the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon. The tour of the Castle’s public rooms includes the magnificent main hall, the library, sitting rooms, and other rooms featured in Downton Abbey.
Take home a copy of Lady Carnarvon's book as a souvenir of your visit.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a walk around Oxford, home to one of the world's oldest universities
  • Visit Bampton village, featured in the TV drama Downton Abbey
  • Enjoy a tour of Highclere Castle and see rooms featured in the series
  • Receive a copy of Lady Carnarvon's autobiography as a souvenir

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The order of sites visited may change from time to time
Once the tour is booked there are no refunds unless the local partner is able to resell the tour ticket
Gratuities for the guide are not included in the tour and are up to your discretion
The itinerary is subject to change. The visit to Bampton cannot be guaranteed in case of events taking place in the village. In this case, extra time will be spent in Oxford
The tour departs at 08:15 AM from gates 18-20 at Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP. Check-in begins at 08:00 AM. This is a 5-minute walk from the Victoria train station.
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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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.