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Private Highclere Castle tour from London
9 hours Up to 7 guests from £790 per vehicle
The tour
Highclere Castle & Downton Abbey Country
Highclere Castle is widely known as the setting of Downton Abbey. We take care of the drive into the Hampshire and Berkshire countryside so you can enjoy the house, grounds and surrounding villages at leisure.
Why this tour
- Highclere opens on limited dates, so travelling by private car lets you fit its timings exactly.
- The surrounding countryside is best explored by road.
- Can be paired with a stop at Newbury or nearby villages for lunch.
Key stops
- Highclere Castle and grounds
- Newbury or a nearby village for lunch
- Hampshire and Berkshire countryside
Sample itinerary
How the day usually runs
Timings are flexible and agreed with your chauffeur on the day.
- Start
London collection
Collection from your hotel, residence or apartment in London.
- Morning
Drive west
Roughly a 90-minute drive out of London, traffic depending.
- Middle
Highclere Castle
The house and grounds on the dates it is open to visitors.
- Afternoon
Village stop
Lunch or tea in a nearby village before the return.
- Finish
Return to London
Door-to-door return to London, or a drop-off at a restaurant of your choice.
What's included
- Private vehicle and vetted chauffeur for the stated duration
- Door-to-door collection and return in London
- Fuel, mileage allowance, road tolls and congestion charges for the planned route
- Bottled water and phone charging in the vehicle
- Fixed price confirmed before you travel
Not automatically included
- Attraction admission and timed-entry tickets, unless you add them and we confirm them
- Professional guiding inside attractions, unless a guide is added
- Meals, refreshments outside the vehicle and gratuities
- Hours beyond the booked duration, which are charged at the agreed rate
Tickets: Highclere Castle opens on limited dates and admission is sold separately. Tickets are not included unless requested and confirmed. Syon Executive has no affiliation with Highclere Castle or Downton Abbey.
Make it yours
Optional upgrades
- Vehicle upgrade to First Class or Luxury SUV
- Professional guide, including Arabic or Mandarin speaking guides
- Security upgrade with SIA-licensed close protection
- Restaurant and attraction reservations arranged
Questions
Highclere Castle & Downton Abbey Country: frequently asked
- Is Highclere Castle open every day?
- No. It opens on selected dates. Please check the castle's own dates before booking; we can request tickets for you.
- Is this an official Downton Abbey tour?
- No. It is a private chauffeur-driven day. We have no affiliation with the castle or the series.
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