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The 15 Best Film & TV Location Tours in Britain

31 tours  ·  from $18

Outlander country, Highclere, Port Isaac, the Dark Hedges. These 15 are sorted by how far the coach goes and what you actually get to walk into, with prices and start times.

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh - Doune Castle: the strongest historic stop
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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

1.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting *Outlander* locations from Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with optional admission to the paid sites. Expect Scottish history, filming stories, comfortable coach travel, and a small group of up to 16.

“We had a great day seeing key Outlander filming sites on our day trip from Edinburgh. Our guide Wendy was informative and funny. Paying the castle admission fees in advance may entry so easy.”

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness - How the timing and transport affect the day
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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours touring the Highlands from Inverness with a local guide such as Iain, Karen, Emma or Torquil. Cruise Loch Ness, visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly Priory, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. The small-group tour usually carries up to 34 people, with transport, cruise and castle entry included.

“We had a nice time seeing several attractions that we probably would not see on our own. It was nice to be driven around. Ian was charming and entertaining and knowledgeable about his subjects.”

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Leaving Victoria for Oxfordshire
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

3.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach from London to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Downton Abbey filming sites in Bampton. Guides such as Kevin, Simon, Megan, and Angela bring history and humor to the day. Blenheim admission is included only with the selected ticket option, and the packed schedule leaves limited time at each stop.

“Excellent tour guide who was very interesting and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery and quaint villages. Castle is impressive.”

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Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

4.Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,116 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Spend about eight hours visiting Outlander locations with an English-speaking Rabbie’s guide in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. See Lallybroch at Midhope Castle, Fort William at Blackness Castle, Wentworth Prison at Linlithgow Palace, Castle Leoch at Doune, and Cranesmuir in Culross. Castle admissions are included at Blackness and Doune, while Midhope requires a separate ticket.

“The bus is small and so is the group which makes it more personable. The stops are interesting and enjoyable. The guide was very informative and interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed experience. Did a bigger tour after this one which made me appriciate this tour more.”

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Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall - The local guide makes the difference
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Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall

5.Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk through Port Isaac, the real-life Portwenn, on a 90-minute Doc Martin tour with a local guide. Guides such as Dave and Mike Meakins have appeared as extras in the series and share filming stories, village history, and photo stops. Expect steep streets, a small group of up to 15, and no hotel transport.

“Really interesting tour with our guide Mike, lots of interesting and quirky facts, enjoyable and fun… Thanks Mike”

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London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour - Following Conan Doyle’s London
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London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

6.Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour Sherlock Holmes walk from Piccadilly Circus. Visit places tied to Conan Doyle’s stories, gentlemen’s clubs, grand hotels, and screen versions with Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Robert Downey Jr. Guides including Fiona, Owen, Ian, and Spencer bring literary clues, London history, and film trivia to life.

“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the tour we t at a nice gentle pace.”

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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford - Bampton, the real Downton village
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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

7.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Follow Downton Abbey from Oxford to Bampton village and Highclere Castle on a 10-hour coach trip from London. You’ll tour Oxford, see filming sites including St. Mary’s Church, and enter Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, Carol, and Peter are praised for lively storytelling. Expect a large group and a full day on the road.

“This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide, Eva, did such an amazing job making the tour both fun and informational. Oxford is stunning, Bampton was so cute and, of course, the castle was a dream. If you’re a fan of Downton Abbey it is a must. Even my daughter - who has never seen an episode - loved it!”

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Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour - Cruising Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle
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Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

8.Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Spend nine hours exploring Scotland’s most famous sights from Inverness. Cruise Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, stop in Beauly, visit Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, and choose an optional whisky tasting at Glen Ord Distillery. Guides such as Sonia, Donnie, Karen, Iain, and Emily bring the day to life with stories, music, and local insight.

“Harrison our guide was amazing! His ability to reach out to the travellers on our tour was fantastic”

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The Outlander 1 Day Experience - Culross is the most atmospheric village stop
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience

9.The Outlander 1 Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours visiting Outlander locations around Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Falkland as Inverness, Culross as Cranesmuir, Doune Castle as Castle Leoch, Linlithgow Palace as Wentworth Prison, and Midhope Castle as Lallybroch. Entry to Midhope is included, while Doune and Linlithgow cost extra.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Brandon, he was very informative. We had a great experience we will be coming back.”

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Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham - The Call the Midwife props and costume display
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Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham

10.Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 552 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Walk through Chatham Dockyard’s filming locations with a guide dressed as a midwife. Hear production stories, compare present-day streets with Poplar scenes, and see Call the Midwife props and costumes. The 90-minute tour includes full dockyard admission, so you can also visit warships, galleries, and exhibits afterward.

“Very impressive and memorable tour! I joined this tour all the way from Japan, and it was worth visiting. Our guide explained very precisely so that I can remember each scene. In a Japan, season 1-11 are available so far, but I’m sure I would be able to enjoy 12 and 13 a lot more in the near future thanks to her. Even though it was record breaking hot day and we walked a lot, she always payed much attention for us. Thank you!”

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From Glasgow: Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets - Doune Castle, the real Castle Leoch
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From Glasgow: Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets

11.Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 469 reviews · 9 hours · from $75

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander from Glasgow in a small mini coach. Visit Doune, Blackness, and Midhope castles, plus Falkland and Culross. Your English-speaking driver-guide connects film scenes with Scottish history, local stories, music, and practical help at each stop.

“We had a fantastic day visiting Outlander locations and being immersed in the general history and culture of Scotland. It was also a great finale to our two week holiday. Caitlin was a fantastic guide/driver. She was incredibly knowledgeable about both Scottish history and the Outlander series. Her ability to weave together information about local landmarks, music, customs and stories was very entertaining. She was also very helpful and professional at all times. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip and we’d highly recommend it and Caitlin for anyone interested in the series!”

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London: Harry Potter Filming Locations Walking Tour - Starting beside Boadicea and Her Daughters
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London: Harry Potter Filming Locations Walking Tour

12.Harry Potter Filming Locations Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 462 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Walk through up to 18 Harry Potter filming locations with an English-speaking guide, combining movie trivia with London history. See Westminster, the Millennium Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Borough Market, Diagon Alley inspirations, and finish at Platform 9 ¾. Bring a contactless card or Oyster card for the Underground.

“I can't remember the tour guide's name but she was great! She was very knowledgeable and informative. I was able to get some more great photos before I leave tomorrow, ride the tube and everything. The tour was a 1,000/10. She was amazing!”

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Sherlock: The Official Live Game - Moving through the Sherlock sets
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Sherlock: The Official Live Game

13.Sherlock: The Official Live Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 460 reviews · from $48

Take on a Sherlock Holmes case at The Network, Mycroft Holmes’s covert training base. You’ll move through sets inspired by the BBC series, solve clues with your team, and follow video and audio from Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman. The game lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes and suits groups of up to six.

“From the go they engage you. It was entertaining and witty. It was an interactive experience that had the entire family participating. Highly recommend it. You do not need to be a fan of the show to enjoy it.”

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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London - Walking through Bampton, the real Downton village
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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

14.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $256

Travel by mini coach from central London to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then spend about three hours at Highclere Castle. Your guide, often praised for lively Downton trivia, covers filming details, village landmarks, castle history, and life above and below stairs. Entry and transport are included, but food is not.

“Great tour with great tour guide and great driver. Viator needs to update meeting point. Overall, very fun day if you are a Downton Abby fan.”

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Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour - Tullyies Standing Stones: a quick photo stop
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Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

15.The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 444 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about nine hours visiting Outlander locations near Edinburgh, including Culross, Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Doune Castle, and seasonal Midhope Castle. Your driver-guide shares Scottish history, filming stories, and show trivia from a small group vehicle. Admission, food, and drinks cost extra, and the route can change with weather or filming schedules.

“We spent a wonderful day touring the castles from the series Outlander. We saw a total of 4 castles featured in the show, but the highlight was definitely going to Midhope castle! It was emotional! Our tour guide, Jamie C. was super knowledgeable and funny and had a lot of great suggestions for after the tour, for dinner and sights to see! He was fantastic and I highly recommend him as a tour guide and all around great person!”

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