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Harry Potter London Film Locations Guided Tour

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Step into the world of Harry Potter on a guided tour of London. Discover over 10 movie locations and pass by popular city landmarks like Big Ben.

Highlights

Let a Potterhead guide drench you in the magic of Harry Potter on a tour of film locations and inspirations behind the books.
What better place to start your journey than at the King’s Cross Station? Don’t forget to take a souvenir photo at the iconic Platform 9¾.
Visit Cecil Court and Goodwin’s Court, the inspirations for the Diagon and Knockturn Alleys. Compete with your friends to spot the most similarities.
You’ll see some of the city’s most famous sights, including the Big Ben, the historical Westminster area, and the cultural hub that is South Bank.
Fun fact: Remember the telephone box to the Ministry of Magic in the films? While the box was a prop, its location is near the UK Ministry of Defence.

Inclusions

3-hour walking tour of Harry Potter movie locations
Expert, English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Tickets for the Underground
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from Spain, Mexico, Austria and over 7 countries have loved this experience

Silke

5/5

Apr, 2024

We were a group of three and it was by far one of the best experiences we have had while we were on our London vacation. Our guide was Ben, who was beyond lovely and did an INCREDIBLE job at showing us around the city and of course, the Harry Potter film locations. Truly the best guide, also according to my friends and open for all sorts of questions and a nice guy to have a conversation with, which made everything more comfortable! :) We were shown around all sorts of places like the original station for 9¾, Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, Gringots and so on while also having a good look on the sights around. Definitely a fun experience if you want to give a Harry Potter obsessed Fan who has never been to London before a surprise (Like myself!) Even though the Tour was 3 hours (or almost 3 hours) long, it didnt feel like it and has gone by too fast for me. I would definitely book the tour again (if its Ben of course 😁) when i come back to London.

Maria

3/5

Feb, 2024

The tour was good. We found more than double people than said on advertisement when booking activity. I was a bit shocked, really. At king's cross there is a lot of noise and when the guide started talking and we were put in a tiny corner trying to listen at the first stop and we couldnt, in that moment I felt like going away from the activity. The guide didnt bring a necessary speaker. The rest of the tour was better, London was not as crowded as usual and we could walk easily and listen as well. The problem came again when arriving to the very centre, Westminster area. That area is always packed and the guide was tight with time, so at that moment we had an issue with the guide. The guide stopped at the top of stairs of the entrance of the tube to go to London Bridge. He told we had some minutes free. I asked if 10 minutes, he said that was a lot. I understood. We just turn the corner. We took the typical photo, less than five minutes. We returned to the point. Nobody there. We were waiting and looking around, and it was the fiirst time that we were left behind and activity. Anyway, it was a quite tiring for a tourist from another country to struggle to hear in those crowded areas. We met people from the group later , the French group, exactly, and they said they continue without us because the guided said that we told we wanted to finish there, but in any moment, me, the speaker from my companions said that to him. A bit surprised. So, it was a different experience. We enjoyed it anyway, that's true. There were very good parts. The guide talked very well and tried to do it entertaining. But we had that feeling that what you have experienced is not totally fulfilling. One of those things.

Alexandra

5/5

Apr, 2024

Richard ist ein super tourguide und wir haben alle spannenden Plätze und Infos erhalten ☺️

Stephane

5/5

Mar, 2024

The studios are incredible and everything is very well organized.

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Laura

5/5

Apr, 2024

Your experience

Unveiling the inspirations behind JK Rowling’s world

This family-friendly tour invites you to explore the sites that featured in the immensely popular movies, along with the places that inspired JK Rowling. You are welcome to dress up as your favorite witch or wizard for a more immersive experience.

Like all magical journeys, this one also starts at the King’s Cross Station and Platform 9¾. One of the most exciting stops is a shop from the design studio that provided all the paper props for the movies. From the Daily Prophet to the intricately designed Marauder’s Map, we have this institution to thank for bringing the world of Harry Potter to life. Channel your inner Hufflepuff and put your finding skills to the test by trying to spot the entrances to the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic at the Borough Market and the Great Scotland Yard road.

Iconic landmarks with a healthy dose of movie trivia

The tour is not only about film locations. You’ll get to see landmarks like Big Ben and the Westminster area which is home to London icons like Trafalgar Square. Potterheads will remember that this is the square to which the Golden Trio escapes in the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Watch out for the Millennium (aka Wobbly) Bridge that was blown up by the Death Eaters in the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the eerie Clink Prison that is said to have inspired Azkaban. Before the tour ends, be sure to ask your guide about the best places to shop for wizarding world treats like chocolate frogs and butterbeer.

Itinerary

King’s Cross Station
Locations around Leicester Square
Locations around Westminster
Locations around London Bridge

Know before you go

What to bring

Please bring your travel ticket or oyster card as the tour includes traveling on the London Underground.
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Feel free to dress up as your favorite character.
It is recommended to carry sunscreen, water, snacks, and an umbrella in case it is raining.

Accessibility

This tour is pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾.
Address: London N1 9AP, United Kingdom.
Landmark: Your guide will be standing inside Kings Cross National Rail Station, at the bottom of the Stairs to the Parcel Yard Pub.

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