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Harry Potter™ Film Locations Walking Tour with Thames River Cruise

Take a walking tour of popular Harry Potter filming locations and other iconic sights of London and get to cruise on the waters of the River Thames!

Step into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ on this 2.5-hour walking tour across multiple real-life filming locations in London.

Visit sites from the films, discover which Hogwarts house you belong to, and wander down the real-life streets that inspired Diagon Alley.

Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as they share behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most beloved franchises in history.

Cap off your magical adventure with a scenic cruise along the River Thames, taking in London’s iconic sights from a unique perspective.

Fun fact: J.K. Rowling once seriously considered writing Ron Weasley out of the story!

2.5-hour Harry Potter walking tour from Southward viewpoint

Expert English, French, German, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Thames River cruise

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Start point
Borough Market
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1. The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde, a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous ship, is a must-see for anyone interested in London’s maritime history. It was featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince when the students boarded the Hogwarts Express.
2. Winchester Palace
3. The Clink Prison Museum
4. Shakespeare's Globe
5. Millennium Bridge
6. Blackfriars
7. Embankment
8. London Eye
9. Great Scotland Yard
10. Gringotts Wizarding Bank
11. Trafalgar Square
12. Diagon Alley
End point
Palace Theatre
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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The tour guide, Bianca, made it really interesting. It was great!
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Enjoyable tour with Eddy. Interesting. A great way to discover part of London. A touch of humor from our guide: the icing on the cake.
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Whip out the wizard in you as you embark on a 2.5-hour Harry Potter walking tour paired with a Thames River cruise.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. Join a small group of fans, get sorted into your Hogwarts house, and prepare to explore London’s magical film locations.

What to expect

Harry Potter walking tour

Follow in Harry’s footsteps as you visit real-life London locations featured in or inspiring the Harry Potter films.

Features

Wizarding landmarks & filming locations: Stroll the real Diagon Alley, stand on the Millennium Bridge destroyed by Death Eaters and visit the Leaky Cauldron.

Cinematic & cultural connections: Learn behind-the-scenes secrets and fun facts about London’s film history and architecture, including the Clink Prison and the Sherlock Holmes Pub.

Thames River Cruise finale: End your tour with a relaxing cruise along the Thames, gliding past Tower Bridge and the London Eye, while hearing fascinating stories from your captain.

What to bring

Bring your tickets to validate your entry before starting the tour.

Bring along an extra layer to wear, as the Thames cruise may get chilly.

What's not allowed

Oversized luggage and large bags are not permitted on this tour.

Accessibility

This tour involves a lot of walking and may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.

Additional information

Meet your guide outside the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue.

This tour does not include tickets to Warner Bros. Studio.

This tour does not include access to Platform 9¾.

Tip: Look out for the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, a wizarding pub filmed at Leadenhall Market in London.

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Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at Southwark View Point

This is right across the street from the Southwark Cathedral

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

Closest bus stop is London Bridge Borough High St (Stop M), a 2-minute walk to the meeting point

Buses #17, 47, 133, and more will bring you here

By Metro

Closest subway station is London Bridge Underground Station, a 2-minute walk to the meeting point

Subway lines Jubilee, and Northern will bring you here

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