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Harry Potter™ Film Locations Walking Tour with Thames River Cruise

People enjoying a river cruise view of London Bridge at sunset.
Walking tour group in narrow London alley, Harry Potter film location.
Group of people gathering for a Harry Potter film locations tour in London.
Visitors exploring Harry Potter film locations in a narrow London alley.

Duration

2 hr 30 min

Open today

08:30am - 10:00pm

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Guided tour

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!

4.5/5

(691)

Isaac Davenport

Isaac

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Louis was an awesome guide. His experience in acting and film gave great insights into how London locations were transformed into the background for the story.
Robert Schnetzer

Robert

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great guide, with excellent knowledge of Harry Potter and the city of London in general. Meeting point easy to find, good communication via email.
Davide Veglia

Davide

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful experience, made us discover some aspects of a hidden and mysterious London. Excellent guide, both in competence and friendliness. I recommend it even though I was skeptical at first.

    • 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
    FIRST DEPARTUREThe Golden Hinde
    LAST DEPARTUREThe Golden Hinde
    Borough Market
    Start point

    Borough Market

    Get direction
    The Golden Hinde

    1. The Golden Hinde

    Winchester Palace

    2. Winchester Palace

    The Clink Prison Museum

    3. The Clink Prison Museum

    Shakespeare's Globe

    4. Shakespeare's Globe

    Millennium Bridge

    5. Millennium Bridge

    Blackfriars

    6. Blackfriars

    Embankment

    7. Embankment

    London Eye

    8. London Eye

    9. Great Scotland Yard

    Gringotts Wizarding Bank

    10. Gringotts Wizarding Bank

    Trafalgar Square

    11. Trafalgar Square

    Diagon Alley

    12. Diagon Alley

    Palace Theatre
    End point

    Palace Theatre

    Get direction

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

  • 4.5
    691 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Isaac Davenport

    Isaac

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Louis was an awesome guide. His experience in acting and film gave great insights into how London locations were transformed into the background for the story.
    Robert Schnetzer

    Robert

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great guide, with excellent knowledge of Harry Potter and the city of London in general. Meeting point easy to find, good communication via email.
    Ah-fat Chouvo Pak Ying

    Ah-fat

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A good atmosphere with Sophie Thank you for your patience a pleasure
    Davide Veglia

    Davide

    May 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Beautiful experience, made us discover some aspects of a hidden and mysterious London. Excellent guide, both in competence and friendliness. I recommend it even though I was skeptical at first.
    Marina Wulfert

    Marina

    May 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour was very well organized. Our tour guide Lisa-Marie did a great job.

  • 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.

  • Warner Bros. Studio London

    Monday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Thursday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Friday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Saturday08:30am - 10:00pm
    Sunday08:30am - 10:00pm

  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide

    • If you have purchased reduced price tickets please show your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid Student IDs

    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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