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London Downton Abbey Black Cab Tour 9 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 37% in London

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Highclere Castle and Downton’s filming locations on a guided black cab tour from London, with a country pub lunch stop.

About this tour

Step into the world of Downton Abbey on a full-day journey from London to the grand country settings that brought the series to life. Travel by black cab with an experienced guide who shares the history of each location, filming stories, and behind-the-scenes details along the way.

Visit Highclere Castle, including its house and grounds, then explore Bampton, the village used as Downton’s fictional home. The route also includes a stop at Cogges Farm and a break at a charming country pub, where you can choose lunch from the menu. Lunch, drinks, coffee, and tea are not included, so you can select and pay for your own meal.

The drive from London to Cogges Farm takes about 90 minutes, and the journey from Bampton to Highclere takes about an hour. After exploring the castle and its surroundings, return to London with a guide ready to answer your questions. Book this London Downton Abbey Black Cab Tour for a day of filming locations, country scenery, and stories from the beloved series.

Highlights

  • Explore Highclere Castle, the grand home featured in Downton Abbey
  • Visit Bampton, the village filming location for Downton
  • Hear behind-the-scenes stories from a guide passionate about the series
  • Pause for lunch at a charming country pub and choose from its menu

What's included

Included

  • Entry to Highclere Castle, including the house and grounds

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Coffee and tea

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Important information

  • The journey from London to Cogges Farm takes approximately 90 minutes
  • The journey from Bampton to Highclere takes approximately 1 hour
  • The return journey from Highclere to London takes approximately 90 minutes
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 37% in London means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in London by this score.

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