Downtown Abbey Movie Hunt with Black Cab Heritage Tours

Explore the city of London like a lord or a lady and follow the footsteps of your favourite characters on this Downton Abbey Filming Locations half-day tour in a London taxi.

Duration

4 hours

At a Glance

• 1 to 6 people per booking
• Includes pick-up and drop-off in Central London
• Offered in English

About

Even though Yorkshire and Highclere Castle are the main Downton Abbey filming sites for the earlier episodes, central London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings, and on this tour, you will flashback to the popular scenes set in the city’s iconic landmarks.

Play guessing games to jog your memory as you see:

• Buckingham Palace, while not a regular setting, references are made throughout the series due to its importance as the residence of the British monarch;
• Lancaster House, a neo-classical mansion used for filming historical dramas due to its opulent interiors;
• Bridgewater House, a privately owned home symbol the exclusivity and wealth of its owner, reflecting the lifestyle of the elite during that era;
• Belgrave Square, an affluent area in London;
• Criterion Restaurant, the historic restaurant in Piccadilly Circus;
• The Ritz London Hotel, built in 1906,
• Hyde Park and the Albert Memorial, one of London's largest parks served as a backdrop for strolls and social events;
• Astor House,
• St. Pancras Station is used in many scenes boarding trains or meeting others in London;

...and these are just for starters. How many could you spot?

Be bowled over by a few secret filming locations, including Lord Grantham’s London stately home shared by your Professional Private Driver Guide who happens to be a Downton Abbey fanatic as well.