Downton Abbey London Filming Locations: Private Half-Day Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Yorkshire may have been the setting for the earlier episodes, but London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings. Remember Lady Edith’s risqué romance with that old smooth-talking magazine editor Michael Gregson? Flashback to the popular scenes set at the city’s iconic landmarks. Play guessing games to jog your memory. Buckingham Palace, Lancaster House, Bridgewater House, Belgrave Square, Criterion Restaurant, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, Albert Memorial, Astor House, St. Pancras Station, and these are just for starters. How many could you count? Be bowled over by a few secret locations, including Lord Grantham’s London stately home. Our accredited Private Driver Guide happens to be a Downton Abbey fanatic. Brace for non-stop peppy conversation, not crisp commentary.

Pickup Information

We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius. If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. London
Accredited London Private Driver Guide (who is also a Downton Abbey fanatic) will provide you with a panoramic sightseeing trip with a running commentary – punctuated by stops for stand up presentations at London’s Downton Abbey movie site locations.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Buckingham Palace
Host for the Grand Balls enjoyed by Lord Grantham’s daughters.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Lancaster House
Stately Home used by the award-winning movie drama series for the interior shots at Buckingham Palace - this one holds a secret that Downton Abbey fans will love!
Duration: 5 mins
4. St. James's
London neighbourhood of the Grantham Family and their Stately Home.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Piccadilly Circus
An amusing Downton Abbey ‘blooper’ happened here!
Duration: 10 mins
6. The Criterion Theatre
Criterion Restaurant is where Edith had her clandestine dinner dates with Michael.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Notting Hill
This swish neighbourhood was home to Michael Gregson - the employer and lover of Lady Edith Crawley.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Hyde Park
Filming location in this Royal Park.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Kensington Gardens
Scene for the family picnic and location where Lady Mary broke up with Lord Gillingham.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Albert Memorial
‘You will know it when you see it’ was advice given to the staff unsure of where to find the location for their picnic.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Palace of Westminster
Lord Grantham would have spent many afternoons in the House of Lords - and possibly falling asleep in those soft padded seats!
Duration: 10 mins
12. Statue of George V
The British monarch in Edwardian London looks over to where his Government declared war on Germany in 1914.
Duration: 10 mins
13. Parliament Square
Centre of power in Edwardian times.
14. 10 Downing Street
London Residence of the British Prime Minister.
15. Thames River
The lifeblood of the City of London.
16. Two Temple Place
Location for the celebrity wedding between Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge.
Duration: 10 mins
17. Lincoln's Inn Fields
London’s largest public square was popular scenery with the Downton Abbey movie-makers.
Duration: 10 mins
18. St. Pancras International Station
Railway terminus where Lady Edith was reunited with her editor and love interest Michael Gregson.
Duration: 10 mins
19. Mayfair
Elegant neighbourhood and playground for Edwardian aristocratic society - which has the most expensive real estate in London.
20. Savile Row
Beautiful wedding venue in the heart of Mayfair - which doubled-up as the Jazz Club where Lady Rose first flirted with Jazz Singer Jack Ross at the Lotus Club.
Duration: 5 mins
21. Belgrave Square
Residence of Rosamund Painswick in the movie.
22. The National Gallery
World class Art Gallery - where Lady Grantham meets with Simon Bricker.
23. Covent Garden
Vibrant neighbourhood which includes the restaurant where Edith went to meet Michael to consider writing for his magazine.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

Transport by private vehicle

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Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.

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