Oxford University was very interesting, and I really enjoyed Highclere Castle. It was just like the series and the pictures from the show in each room was super special. It made me feel that I was right there with the Downton show!
We had an amazing time on this tour! We loved seeing all the sights from Downton Abbey! And our tour guide Ava was the best thing since sliced bread. She was so funny and engaging. It was a long day, but a good one. We’d take this tour again!
Our tour guide Frank was wonderful - full of wit and funny and interesting stories as we went about our day. It's a long day trip but definitely worth it for how much we got to see and do. Oxford was full of history and we had some time to get food. The village of Bampton was nice and it was a real treat to be able to go inside the church where they have filmed so many scenes. And of course, Highclere Castle was amazing - our tour guide played the theme song of Downton Abbey as we got close which was really delightful and added a lot to the tour as most of us were there to see the castle. Only drawbacks: no charging stations on the bus for our phones. Given that we're gone for almost 12 hours and most of us are taking so many pictures, etc., it would have been nice to have to keep our device charged - most other tour buses have those USB charging stations at each seat. Also, it would have been nice for the tour guide to express the importance of everyone being on time for all of our departure points. Every single time we were a few minutes late leaving because a couple or two were late. With such a large group and the time crunch we're in, it'd be nice if people could respect that time.
Lovely place to visit beautiful castle and grounds .shame weather was so wet.the Egyptian tour in basement was interesting .take a packed lunch has the tea shops expensive.
I can’t recommend this tour enough! Especially if you’re a fan of “Downton Abbey” but even if you’re not, this might turn you into one. Our tour guide Eva, was fantastic! The best. Witty and so knowledgeable about the actual history of the castle, and extremely well versed in all things “Downton.” Our driver Carlos was fantastic navigating the narrow country roads. I’ve waited for years to go there, I’m so glad it finally happened.