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Top Harry Potter Tours to Enjoy Whilst Visiting London


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If you’re a Harry Potter Fan then why not add some wizardly fun to your London visit by enjoying one of the many tours and activities available. Such tours would be great for the family and can help you to see top filming spots, movie studios and have a great day out whilst in the city. This will help you get a taste of the Harry Potter World. Here are the best Harry Potter tours to enjoy whilst in London.


London: Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Transfers

Head to the Warner Brothers Studio on a full-day tour from London and see behind the scenes of the Harry Potter movie sets. This activity includes your transport from London and also your entrance ticket into the studios.

Once there you’ll get 4-hours to explore, and some of the highlights include the Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office, Diagon Alley and lots more. You’ll also get to see various costumes that were worn during the filming.

For those wanting to learn more then you can hire a digital guide which is available in several languages.

Benefits/features:

    • 7.5-hour activity
    • Entrance to the Warner Brothers Studios
    • 4-hours to explore the studios and see the many highlights
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Harry Potter film set
Image by HeikoAL from Pixabay

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

This GetYourGuide Original consists of a 2.5-hour tour showing you some of the iconic sites that were used or inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter movies.

You’ll be guided around London by a Harry Potter enthusiast and get to enjoy highlights such as Diagon Alley, The Leaky Cauldron and more. You’ll also get to see cool buildings such as Shakespeare’s Globe and The world’s smallest police station.

A fun aspect of this tour is the interactive quiz where you can test your Harry Potter knowledge against others.

Benefits/features:

    • GetYourGuide Original
    • 2.5-hour tour and available in multiple languages
    • Get to see highlights that were used or inspired the Harry Potter movies
    • Interactive Quiz
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Leadenhall Market
Image by @mikecleggphoto

Harry Potter Studio Tour & Oxford Day Tour from London

Why not combine a visit to the Warner Brother studios with a visit to Oxford. With this tour, you can do just that. The activity lasts 12-hours and that includes your transport from London to Oxford, the guided tour in Oxford and a visit to Warner Bros Studios.

You’ll get to see some great features in the studios, such as Dumbledore’s office, the Gryffindor common room, the Ministry of Magic, the Hogwarts Express train, Platform 9-3/4 (recreation) and much more.

As well as this included is a guided walking tour of Oxford University where you’ll see famous college buildings, Bodleian Library, and more. Once the tour is finished you’ll get some free time to explore Oxford a little more on your own.

Benefits/features:

    • 12-hour activity
    • Visit to Warner Brothers Studios
    • Guided walking tour in Oxford
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Image by Trang Dang from Pixabay
Image by Trang Dang from Pixabay

Harry Potter Family Package with Transfers from London

If you and your family all love Harry Potter then why not choose the Harry Potter Family Package. This bundle is for two adults and two children and is cheaper than buying individual tickets.

The package includes your transport from London to the Warner Brothers studios, as well as entry into the studios. Once there you’ll have 4-hours to wander and explore, and will see highlights and iconic sites from the films. Including places such as the Hogwarts Express, the Gryffindor common room and Dumbledore’s office.

Whilst exploring you’ll get to learn fun facts and trivia about Hogwart’s and the filming of the movies.

This package would be a great opportunity for families of four to have a great day out whilst visiting London.

Benefits/features:

    • 8-hour activity with 4-hours in the studios
    • Transport and entry to Warner Brothers Studios
    • Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children (under 15)
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Hogwarts Express
Image by Waldo Miguez from Pixabay

London: Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour

Explore London and see more than 10 top spots around the city that were either used or inspired JK Rowling for the Harry Potter movies.

On this tour, you’ll be guided around London by a guide allowing you to learn more about the sites that you see. Highlights include Millennium Bridge, Leaky Cauldron, and a shop that made paper props that were used in the film, and much more.

Benefits/features:

    • 3-hour activity
    • Live tour guide
    • See 10 top movie locations and sites that inspired J.K. Rowling
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
St Paul's Cathedral and Millenium Bridge at sunrise
Image by @mikecleggphoto

London: Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts with Platform 9 ¾

If you’re a Harry Potter fan then be sure to add this “Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts with Platform 9 ¾” tour to your itinerary. The activity includes top spots around the city that were used in the films or helped to inspired author J.K. Rowling when writing the books. Some of the incredible places you’ll see include Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Death Eaters Millennium Bridge, Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾, The 14th century Leadenhall Market and so much more.

Including in the tour is an English speaking guide to help take you around and learn more about the cool places you’ll see.

Benefits/features:

    • 3-hour activity
    • Live tour guide
    • See over 15 locations around the city used in the movies
    • Full refund when cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Shakespeare's Globe
Image by @mikecleggphoto

Summary

A Harry Potter tour is a great activity to enjoy when visiting London. Even more so if you’re a fan of the movies or you’re travelling with kids and are looking for a nice day out. Book and enjoy one of the suggested tours above for a fun experience during your visit to London.

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Mike Clegg

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