Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (with Bottle of Butterbeer!)

Join our Harry Potter Walking Tour for Butterbeer, film sites, and magical fun in London. Perfect for all Hogwarts houses!

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Borough Market - Borough Market was transformed into the setting for the Leaky Cauldron’s entrance. The market’s bustling atmosphere and historic architecture added an authentic touch to the magical world of Harry Potter and the Knight Bus scene that was filmed here.
  • Clink Prison Museum - Considered an inspiration for Azkaban Prison, The Clink adds to the historical ambiance of the area, which was utilised as a filming location for scenes in Harry Potter.
  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is an exact replica of the 16th century theatre that once stood here. This version was built by actor Sam Wanamaker, who is actually the father of Zoe Wanamaker who played Madame Hooch. In addition, David Tenant (Barty Crouch Jr) was married here.
  • Millennium Bridge - This iconic London landmark, built in the year 2000 (hence the name) was blown up by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film!
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - This is where Newt Scamander met Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series and served as the set for the staircase to the Divination Tower in the Harry Potter film franchise.
  • Former City of London School - Daniel Radcliffe attended the prestigious City of London School, which has a reputation for academic excellence and notable alumni. His education at this esteemed school provided a strong foundation that complemented his burgeoning acting career.
  • Great Scotland Yard - Great Scotland Yard stood in for the entrance to the Ministry of Magic in the Harry Potter films. The historic and imposing façade of the building provided a fittingly grand and authoritative exterior for the magical government headquarters.
  • Scotland Place - Here you will stand in the footsteps of the Trio as you explore the location where they infiltrated the Ministry of Magic in The Order of the Phoenix.
  • Whitehall - Whitehall serves as the location of the Ministry of Magic both in the books and the film series. Also, there is a portal here on Downing Street for the Minister for Magic to communicate with the Prime Minister of the muggle world.
  • Trafalgar Square / Embankment - This central London piazza is one of London’s most recognised landmarks and was also the site of the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on July 7, 2011, attracting thousands of fans from around the globe.
  • Goodwin’s Court - Godwin’s Court in London, with its narrow, winding alley and historic charm, is believed to have inspired the set designers’ depiction of Knockturn Alley in the Harry Potter series.
  • Cecil Court - Cecil Court, a quaint pedestrian street in London known for its antiquarian bookshops and historic charm, is widely believed to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. The enchanting atmosphere, lined with eclectic shops and Victorian architecture, mirrors the magical shopping district where wizards purchase their spellbinding supplies.
  • Charing Cross Road - The entrance to Diagon Alley is located here on Charing Cross Road, a bustling thoroughfare in London known for its bookstores. This central and vibrant location adds a touch of magical realism to the series, blending the ordinary Muggle world with the hidden wizarding realm.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, and enjoy a refreshing bottle of non-alcoholic Butterbeer, a drink made famous by the movie. It consists of cream soda and butter syrup, and you won’t find anything else like it in London except on our tour!

See the buildings that contain the Ministry of Magic, walk through the Underground barriers Harry and Arthur Weasley travelled through on their visit to London, stand on the bridge blown up by Death Eaters, and walk through the real Diagon Alley!

The tour will be filled with fun facts and film references, and take you to all the sites that inspired the iconic book series as well as including all the site used for filming in our city.

So whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, grab your wands and come along on a magical walk through the London of Harry Potter!

Location
3 Southwark St
Southwark Street
Meet your guide outside Costa Coffee on Southwark Street, just outside London Bridge Underground Station. If coming via the tube, take the EXIT FOR BOROUGH MARKET.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lightpacker370961
Aug 15, 2024
GREAT TOUR GUIDE MADE ME LOVE THE CITY OF LONDON EVENT MORE! - I did a tour with Ana Maria it was really the most amazing day, she was so friendly, kind and knowlegable. She added some bonus tips and suprises which was very sweet. I absoultely loved her passion and knowledge of not only the Harry Potter sites but the city of London. I will certainly be recommending her to my friend . Thanks again Ana you are so awesome !
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325vinaym
Aug 6, 2024
Magical 2 Hrs Harry Potter Experience by Tours by Foot - This tour was an enchanting experience from start to finish. Our guide was passionate and engaging, taking us to key locations like the Godwin's Court, the inspiration for Knockturn Alley and the Trafalgar square which was the site of world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We learned so much about the making of the films and the history behind these iconic spots. Sipping on Butterbeer as we walked added an extra layer of fun and authenticity.
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851omkarp
Aug 5, 2024
An Amazing tour - This tour is a delightful experience for fans, blending iconic locations with enchanting stories. It’s a charming way to relive the magic of the series.
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Miketl845iv
Aug 3, 2024
Fun and Magical Tour - We had a blast on this tour! We saw all the cool Harry Potter spots, like the steps at St. Paul’s Cathedral and the entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Our guide made it so much fun with all the great stories. The tour was very well managed by Tour by Foot as i was travelling alone but not a single minute I get bored. Highly Recommeded.
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Ramsq481xq
Aug 3, 2024
A delightful treat tour - This Tour complete with a bottle of Butterbeer, is a delightful treat for fans of the series. It offers an engaging journey through key filming locations with a touch of magical fun.
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659nikhilj
Aug 3, 2024
A magical tour 😊👍 - This Tour is a fun and immersive experience for fans. It offers a charming stroll through iconic locations with a touch of wizarding magic.
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Masudulm2024
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent and Entertaining Tour! - I really enjoyed my Harry Potter walking tour with Tours by Foot in London. At just over 2 hours, I felt it was the right length and the 2:00pm-4:00pm time worked well for my schedule. The guide was really funny and knowledgable, and also went out of his way to recommend other activities for me to do as a solo traveller while I am in the city. I loved it!
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766nehav
Jul 2, 2024
Epic And Memorable - So glad we found this tour! Our kids had so much fun and we enjoyed seeing a bunch of London sights along the way. We would definitely recommend this tour for families, it was good for the kiddos and the adults!
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C4131obnitins
Jul 1, 2024
Harry Potter Tour Highly Recommended - We did the Harry Potter Tour and really enjoyed the experience. The guide was hilarious, we learned so much that we wouldn’t have if we’d gone on our own and drinking the butterbeer was excellent. We have been recommending this to all of our friends.
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Traveler35154023729
Jun 29, 2024
The Best Harry Potter tour - This was not my first Harry Potter walking tour but it was definitely the best! Aside from the inclusion of the butterbeer, the guide was very friendly, really funny, and made the effort to talk to all of us throughout the tour. He also had great recommendations for things to do afterwards and other HP-related tips which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this tour!
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