Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour

Explore Harry Potter’s London! Discover film locations, behind-the-scenes stories, and hidden gems on this magical walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piccadilly Circus - One of London’s most recognisable locations, featured in numerous films including Harry Potter.
  • Leicester Square - London’s cinema district, where major movie premieres take place. It is also adjacent to China Town.
  • Cecil Court - A Victorian alley renowned for its collector’s bookshops, antiquities, and galleries. The street once housed Mozart and is considered the birthplace of the British film industry.
  • Goodwin’s Court - A hidden alleyway that is the oldest complete street in London. With its beautiful architecture and rich history, it’s a place easily missed when exploring alone.
  • Trafalgar Square - A central hub in London with roads leading to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Square. Trafalgar Square is home to many impressive buildings, the tallest statue in the UK, and the smallest police station.
  • Millennium Bridge - The famous bridge featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The bridge is overlooked by St. Paul’s Cathedral and offers stunning views of the city across the River Thames.
  • Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - An incredible replica of the Globe Theatre, built in 1997, recreating the original theatre first constructed in 1599.
  • The Anchor - A picturesque pub first built in 1615, also featured in a scene from Tom Cruise’s first Mission Impossible film.
  • Clink Prison Museum - Located on a street that once housed the notorious medieval gaol from the 1100s. The street is now an inspiring site with beautiful street art.
  • Borough Market - A thousand-year-old market, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat after the tour. Some of the best food and drink can be found here, and the area is close to London Bridge Station. Across the road is the George Pub, one of the oldest pubs in London.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide of movie making and history
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Fare for London underground. You Will need an oyster/contactless bank card/paper ticket
Additional Information

Join us as we venture into the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry of Harry Potter in London!

On this walking tour of London’s streets we will watch clips from the movies while we regale you with behind-the-scenes stories of those locations and how they were used in the film series. Our first stop will be the entrance to Diagon Alley, before we pop down to see the Ministry of Magic, and find out which Leaky Cauldron has the best tacos, as well as others we don’t want to spoil here.

We’ll also share some of the strangest and funniest non-HP facts that we’ve learned about London along the way.

We will finish at Borough Market, London’s top street food destination, with King’s Cross just a separate Tube ride away.

IMPORTANT INFO
Every person (over 11yo) will need an Oyster card or contactless payment method with at least £2.40 for a short journey on the London Underground.

Location
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
Piccadilly Circus
Meeting point by the Eros Fountain, the side facing the large Billboard on the opposite side of the road. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

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A2553phjb
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic highly recommend it even if your not a Harry Potter fan. - Not a big Harry Potter fan but took my nephew to London and found this gem of a tour, well worth the money for a 2 hour tour. Our guide Ryan was amazing not only did we have a fun Harry Potter guide of the films we also got he’s knowledge of London and other filming areas, Scotland Yard stables, a hotel where all the stars stay! And even the most narrow alleyway in London Check it out! 👍
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Annakf6086tp
Aug 4, 2024
Mischief Managed!! Amazing tour. - Had the best time on the tour! Ryan is incredibly charismatic and knowledgeable, also just a lot of fun. As a Potterhead who thought she knew everything I even learned a few things. Highly recommend to anyone who’s into the books and especially the movies and wants to see London in a new light.
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U6100pdjonathanw
Aug 4, 2024
A Spellbinding Experience with Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour - A friend and had the pleasure of joining the Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour with Where Now Tours, and it was an enchanting experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we set off, our guide Ryan’s passion for both Harry Potter and London’s rich history was evident. His extensive knowledge of the Potterverse, combined with his satisfying British wit, made the tour both informative and thoroughly entertaining. As we ambled through the cobbled streets of London, we visited several filming locations such as the Millennium Bridge, the Ministry of Magic’s entrance near Scotland Yard and the Leaky Cauldron entrance in Borough Market. Ryan’s storytelling brought these places to life, making it easy to imagine the magic of the Harry Potter world unfolding around us. Ryan pointed out the exact spots where memorable scenes were shot and shared behind-the-scenes stories that added an extra layer of magic to the experience. Armed with a multitude of weird and wonderful Harry Potter facts and behind-the-scenes trivia, he kept us all engaged and amused throughout the tour. His quips and anecdotes were as satisfying as a butterbeer on a cold day. In addition to Harry Potter locations, Ryan also shared fascinating facts about other famous films shot in London. He highlighted iconic locations from various movies, adding a delightful cinematic dimension to the tour. Plus, Ryan would play footage from the films at key locations, making it even easier to visualise the scenes and adding an immersive touch to the experience. The tour was well-paced, allowing plenty of time for photo opportunities and questions. Ryan’s engaging manner and deep knowledge ensured that both die-hard Potterheads and casual fans enjoyed the tour equally. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Harry Potter series or just looking to explore London’s cinematic history, the Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour is a must-do. It offers a unique perspective of the city that you won’t find anywhere else. Highly recommended for all ages – this tour of our fascinating Muggle world is truly magical!
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991jamesu
Aug 1, 2024
Wonderful Witchcraft and Wizardry Tour! - Me and my family are huge Harry Potter fans and this tour was such a treat. It was amazing seeing all the different locations that the were used in the films and my kids were super excited throughout the whole tour. Our tour guide Ryan was a particular stand out, he was knowledgable, funny, easy to chat to and happily answered all our questions. Would highly recommend!
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Rowanwhite6
Jul 30, 2024
Amazingly fun and informative tour. - My family and I had a brilliant time on this Harry Potter tour putting the film into context. It was really interesting to see where scenes had been filmed and we were able to be reminded of these by our guide’s use of a digital device to see the scenes which really enhanced the experience. Alongside the film tour, we also benefited from amazing local knowledge from our Guide, Ryan, and found out about parts of London and it’s history. Places we would never have found on our own! Thank you for a really informative and fun walk. We would highly recommend it.
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Colinbx2181xj
Jul 29, 2024
Harry Potter Tour of London - Having been to the Harry Potter studios, I decided to go on the Harry Potter tour in London. So glad I did this tour, really interesting seeing where the exterior filming was done, without the tour would never had known these places were used in the film. What I wasn’t expecting was the tour guide also told us about some of Londons history and took us to some interesting places, which we would have never found on our own. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, with a good sense of humour and was happy to answer all our questions.
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P81qrseang
Jul 24, 2024
Magical day out - The Harry Potter tour with Ryan was fantastic. Really enjoyed seeing where stuff was filmed and it was really cool to see the scenes on a tablet he provided so i could see it in context to the film and real life! Another great highlight was going to some hidden parts of London, having visited before!! Ryan is very charismatic and the tour very entertaining, I highly recommend to people who have a spare day in London! You won’t be disappointed!
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