On this full-day guided tour, guests will explore some of England’s most popular destinations, starting with a scenic drive from London to Oxford. Once in this city of dreaming spires, they will enjoy walking through the city’s historic streets, where they’ll marvel at the stunning architecture of ivy-clad colleges, chapels, and libraries. After free time for lunch, the group will head to Bampton, a charming village featured in Downton Abbey. There, guests will visit the church, Matthew Crawley’s mother’s house, and several other filming locations from the beloved TV series. The tour then continues to Highclere Castle, made famous by Downton Abbey. Guests will be awed by the majestic exterior and sweeping views of the surrounding estate. Inside, they’ll explore the grand hall, library, and other public rooms, while the guide shares the history of the castle and the Earls of Carnarvon. Before concluding their day, guests may wish to indulge in traditional English tea, and then settle in for their ride back to London.

Duration:

Approximately 11 hours

Start Time:

8:15 am.

Inclusions:

Transportation, professional tour guide, and entrances. This is subject to change depending on the day of the tour.

Exclusions:

Transportation to/from the hotel, meals, gratuities.

Meeting point:

Victoria Coach Station.

Ending point:

The hotel if pre-arranged, or any central London location of your choice

Not suitable for:

Wheelchairs, scooters, canes, walkers, or strollers

Important Information:

The tour operates between April and September and is not available from October 1 to March 31.

Kindly note that once booked, refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made within 10 days of departure.

Children aged 4-15 years are eligible for a discount, while children aged 0-3 years may join the tour free of charge.

Please note that if events are taking place in Bampton, the visit may be replaced with extra time in Oxford.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.