Private Day Tour from London

Step inside the real Downton Abbey.

Highclere Castle is one of England's most beautiful stately homes, famous around the world as the filming location of Downton Abbey. Home to the Earls of Carnarvon for over 300 years, it sits in 1,000 acres of stunning parkland in the Hampshire countryside. This private 8-hour tour takes you there in comfort, with plenty of time to explore at your own pace.

Your private tour begins with pickup from your Central London hotel or residence at 9:00 AM. Relax on the drive west through the countryside, arriving at Highclere Castle at around 10:30 AM.

You'll have about 4.5 hours to explore. Walk through the grand State Rooms, the magnificent Library and the elegant bedrooms seen on screen. Visit the Egyptian Exhibition, which tells the story of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and his part in the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Then enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the tea rooms, and wander through the beautiful gardens and sweeping parkland.

Your driver will wait on-site with your belongings throughout. At around 3:30 PM, we'll begin the return journey, arriving back in London at around 5:00 PM, with drop-off at your original pickup point or another Central London address.

Times are approximate and may vary with traffic. Highclere Castle opens to visitors on selected dates only, so please check availability before booking.

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