Downton Abbey VIP Private Tour
The tour was rated ”Excellent” by myself and mum. I would like to thank Tim, the tour guide, who was quite simply superb
Matt Sheriff
If you are looking for a more private and personal VIP Downton Abbey Tour experience look no further.
On this tour you can be picked up and dropped off at a central London hotel. You will have your own driver plus a knowledgeable Downton Abbey expert. Choose from two versions of the tour:
Tour A (Downton Abbey and Downton village)
The same format as the public Downton Abbey Tour but with your very own guide plus driver so you have complete attention.
Tour B (Downton Abbey Tour with tea at the home of the Dowager Countess)
The same as Tour A but you can finish off the day with afternoon tea at the home of the Dowager Countess with a short guided tour of the house which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Food for lunch can be purchased at Highclere Castle or you can bring your own lunch and enjoy it in the beautiful grounds.
- Visit the Oxfordshire village used as Downton village and see the home of Matthew Crawley and where the church, village fair and hospital scenes were made
- Wander around the ‘Above Stairs’ rooms of the property used as Downton Abbey including the drawing room, main hall and library where many of the dramatic scenes involving the Crawley family were filmed
- Enjoy a stroll around the picturesque grounds of Downton Abbey and get beautiful views of the nineteenth century house
- See inside the bedroom where the rather handsome Turkish diplomat Mr Pamuk suffers a premature and suspicious demise
- Take afternoon tea at the home of the Dowager Countess (Tour Option B only)
When?
Sunday 1 July – Thursday 13 September (Sunday to Thursday inclusive every week)
Please note: no other dates in 2012 are available apart from those listed above
How Long?
Tour A - 8 hours Tour B - 9 hours
How much?
Tour A - (1 to 5 persons): £530-£590 Tour B - (1 to 5 persons): £650-£710
6+ persons contact us for a quote
Meet where?
Gloucester Road Tube London Underground Station or central London hotel pick up and drop off
Plan your journey or See map location
Inclusions?
Professional guide, services of a driver, entry fees to the House, Gardens and Grounds, (and afternoon tea at the home of the Dowager Countess for Tour B)
Exclusions?
Gratuities (optional), food and drink, entry to the Egyptian exhibition
