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Private Tour: Downton Abbey London Locations by Taxi

London, England
Private Tour Downton Abbey TV Locations Tour of London by Black Cab
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the London of hit TV show ‘Downtown Abbey’ on a tour in a traditional black cab. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit locations where the series was filmed and dive deep into 20th-century aristocratic society in England. See grand examples of architecture in Mayfair, Belgravia, and Westminster, and hear entertaining anecdotes of extravagant aristocrats similar to Lord and Lady Grantham. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this flexible private tour.
  • Private Downton Abbey London tour by iconic black cab
  • Choose three different tour lengths and discover famous Downton Abbey filming locations
  • Hear fascinating tales about the TV period drama from your driver-guide
  • Explore exclusive aristocratic haunts such as Belgravia, Mayfair and, Westminster
  • See the gentlemen’s clubs and visit shops the Granthams might have frequented
  • Enjoy a relaxed and fun tour for all Downton Abbey fans, young or old
  • Highclere Castle not seen or visited on this tour

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Driver/guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Guide will hold a name board

What To Expect

After selecting a tour duration to suit your schedule, depart from your central London hotel in a traditional Hackney black cab. Get acquainted with your courteous driver and receive an entertaining introduction to London's 20th-century aristocratic society that inspired Downtown Abbey. 

Travel to the historical heart of London and explore the prestigious districts of Mayfair, Belgravia, Westminster and the City of London, popular haunts of the English gentry in the 20th century. Step out of your cab to admire the frontage of the house that served as the Grantham’s family residence  

Pass prestigious gentlemen’s clubs that Lord Grantham is sure to have frequented and browse sophisticated shops that used to sell opulent costumes directed to affluent ladies. Listen to tales of the poverty-ridden slums of London as a stark contrast to the aristocracy, and then stroll around genteel areas famed for their regal residents. 

If you opt for the 4-hour tour, spend time admiring more buildings and shops featured in the series, or visit the grounds of the Grantham’s London home and lunch in a  500-year-old Tudor restaurant (own expense) on the full-day tour. 

Conclude your tour with drop-off at another central London location. 

Please note: all tour options include coffee breaks (own expense), restroom stops, and complimentary water. Depending on availability and group size, you might end up in an old-style black cab or a newer black cab. The maximum passengers per taxi is six.

St. James's Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mayfair

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kensington Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

London

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

London (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Your tour lasts 4 hours and includes coffee breaks (own expense), restroom stops, and complimentary water
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • The maximum passengers per taxi is six
  • This is a Private sightseeing tour just for your group
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great guide and flexible,...
Afshin_s, Jun 2022
Great guide and flexible, knows London well. Great stories shared about the history behind each area
A MUST SEE for Fans of Downton Abbey
Jerry_R, Jan 2022
It was a dream come true. The driver, Andrew, was very knowledgeable, I give him the highest rating possible. He will show you the scenes that will depict the location. It’s a must see for FANS of Downton Abbey.
Andrew the guide was very...
SUSAN M, Jul 2017
Andrew the guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and a good driver. He allowed ample time to take pictures, and provided other history about the London beyond Downton Abbey. The company texted me the day before to confirm the tour, which I REALLY appreciated. It helped ease my mind to know that the tour was a go. Thank you!
Very good. Tour guide was great but...
Michael_S, Jul 2016
Very good. Tour guide was great but a little surprising that it was not a tour of the actual house.
5 Stars are not enough. Our guide...
Gunter S, Apr 2016
5 Stars are not enough. Our guide Andrew was fantastic. His knowledge, the conversational engagement outstanding. My wife being an absolute Downton Abbey nut tested Andrew's knowledge through all episodes and she could not get him to falter, specially after she throw in some 007 themes. Well done my man.
Wonderful tour! Our guide Andrew was...
Charles J, May 2015
Wonderful tour! Our guide Andrew was very knowledgable and friendly. In addition to sharing his extensive Downton Abbey knowledge about the London filming locations, he also shared historical and topical information about London. We highly recommend this tour and kudos to Andrew for a fabulous job!
Andrew was great. We'll prepared...
D P R, Apr 2015
Andrew was great. We'll prepared with a mix of Downtown insights and London sights. Well done.
Wonderful. Loved every bit of this...
bridgebysue, Apr 2015
Wonderful. Loved every bit of this tour. Our Guide Richard was absolutely the best! What a wonderful day of sights. Thank-you for offering this wonderful trip.

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