Downton Abbey Tour: Explore The Cotswolds

Escape London for a day on a Downton Abbey tour through the Cotswolds. Visit Highclere Castle, charming villages, and enjoy a pub lunch or tea.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Mary’s Church - Explore the charming Downton Abbey village located on the edge of the Cotswolds and visit St Mary’s Church, The Crawley house, Village Green, and see where numerous scenes were filmed in the picturesque Bampton.
  • Highclere Castle - If Highclere Castle tickets have been purchased, spend 2-3 hours admiring the grandeur of the…
What's Included
  • Umbrellas
  • USB plug points
  • Bottled water
  • Tour photographs taken by your Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to tour inside Highclere Castle/Gardens (purchased online from £23 per adult)
  • Gratuity
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

London is an incredible city, but it can be quite busy. Why not enjoy a peaceful day in the English countryside instead, exploring The Cotswolds and beyond on a Downton Abbey-themed tour?
The tour includes a visit to Highclere Castle, along with its grounds and gardens, the residence of Lord and Lady Grantham, Lady Mary, and the Dowager. Please note…

Location
St Mary's Church
Church Place
Cancellation Policy

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

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Abeytal
Dec 14, 2025
5 stars - Great trip to the Cotswolds. Barry did an amazing job showing me all the downtown locations. He was very knowledgeable about the area and accommodated my shopping whims when requested. A highlight for me was lunch at the bell pub. The door to door service, made the day excursion enjoyable and convenient. I hope to return to London soon and partake in another Barry tour !
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N9217cipaulae
Dec 4, 2025
Fantastic, informative and enjoyable day - The best tour we have done. Unfortunately Highclere Castle wasn’t open on our tour day but Barry made our day fantastic and made up for it . He is a fantastic guide who made us feel like part of his family for the whole day . I highly recommend Barry’s Tours ,you won’t be disappointed. I loved the cricket banter ..seeing as us Aussies won !!🥇
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Ivan_b
Oct 1, 2025
A full day for sure. But... - A full day for sure. But if u are a Downtown fan u will love it. Barry tours did an excellent job. I would certainly recommend him.
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Bigfish99100
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing! - What a wonderful day seeing HC and the Downton Abbey sites with Barry! He is such a pleasant person and guide to all things DA! I would highly recommend taking his tour if you are a DA fan!
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K397otvickid
Apr 24, 2025
Downton Abbey and much more - We loved our tour with Barry to Downton Abbey!!! His sense of humor and knowledge of the surrounding villages is a delightful gift. Absolutely would recommend him to anyone for this tour or any other!!!
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Norman_b
Apr 4, 2025
Barker’s Downton Abbey Day - Great day. We also did the Highclere Castle tour with high tea which took three hours. Barry Ivens folded the rest of the day around that experience and he was a joy to be with. My family loved the day.
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April_a
Apr 2, 2025
The Best Tour Guide! - If I could give Barry one million stars, I would! Despite Highclere not being open to the public the day we booked our tour (boo!), Barry made our day and adventures so wonderful. We stopped in several villages in the Cotswolds to shop and he took us to a garden center cafe for lunch. He never rushed us at all, but instead allowed us to meander through the towns at our own pace. The highlight, of course, was stopping at the “Downton Abbey Village,” where we saw several locations used during the show’s filming. He was so kind to take pictures of our group, even without us asking. At one point during our drive, I started feeling carsick (hello windy, bumpy English streets!), and he had no problem pulling over to let me walk and breathe some fresh air. My only complain was that it all had to end. :-( We loved our day with Barry and would highly recommend his private day tour to anyone! You won’t be sorry you booked with him.
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X6796hwcarolynr
Mar 28, 2025
A perfect day! - Barry was awesome! My husband and I specifically chose to visit London so we could see Highclere Castle. This was the highlight of our trip. Barry was very knowledgeable and also great company. After the castle, he took us to see several charming villages where they filmed other scenes from Downton Abbey. He was able to recreate some of the magic from the show. I highly recommend this trip, especially Barry. Thanks Barry!
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Sarah_d
Nov 13, 2024
Customized day was a great decision! - My mom wanted to see the Cotswolds and the villages of Downton Abbey. We got so much more. Unfortunately Highclere was closed but Barry was open to consider other castle options and villages that filmed my mom’s other favorite shows including Father Brown. We emailed back and forth with ideas and places. With it being private, having the personal touch was key to this flexibility and making it so much more special. Barry knows his history and was a great conversationalist that really made the difference in the day not to mention mom is an older lady who’s not so quick on her feet which is an issue with the bigger group tours. Having the small taxi also helps navigate into villages that would’ve never been possible with the bigger tours. It was worth it and again, thank you Barry for a great day!
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Alessandram4015
Nov 7, 2024
A very exciting experience - My siblings and I are huge fans of Downton Abbey, and we couldn’t have had a better experience! From the journey itself, in a comfortable taxi, accompanied by Barry, a very knowledgeable, friendly, and kind guide, who gave us the time we needed to appreciate the landscapes and places we visited. Highclere Castle is the icing on the cake of the day, but I’d like to point out that all the other stops are also extremely interesting, and the scenery is breathtaking. This experience is highly recommended for fans of the show, but even those who aren't will be amazed.
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From $1,241 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).