Embark on a magical journey through London’s Harry Potter filming locations. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the world of wizardry, and discover the inspiration behind J.K. Rowling’s acclaimed novels.
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Westminster - Begin your tour at Westminster Station Drive across the bridge where the ‘Knight’ Bus squeezes between two iconic London red buses in The Prisoner of Azkaban.
*Follow the path that Harry flies in The Order Of The Phoenix on his way to 12 Grimmauld Place. -
Cecil Court - DISCOVER DIAGON ALLEY
There are two main contenders for the REAL Diagon Alley, and many Potter fans are divided on which one it is. Luckily, both are centrally located near Leicester Square. The first is Cecil Court, and the second is Goodwin Court. In the wizarding world, The Leaky Cauldron (which conceals the entrance to Diagon Alley) is just off Charing Cross Road. In our world, Charing Cross Road is famous for its numerous bookshops, many of which specialize in magic and the occult. It’s easy to see why J. K. Rowling chose this location for the entrance to Diagon Alley! There are also two locations used for the door to Diagon Alley: one in Leadenhall Market and the other in Borough Market. With the magical items in the shop windows, tarot card readers, and enchanting lamps lining the alley, this place is a strong contender for the real Diagon Alley. Take a stroll to explore all these spots and snap some photos. -
Scotland - “Pass By: Whitehall, London, England SCOTLAND PLACE POLYJUICE POTION It is outside these shutters that Hermione stuns Mafalda Hopkirk. They drag her into the loading bay behind the shutter where Albert Runcorn and Reg Cattermole are laid out. They then take the Polyjuice Potion and transform into the three Ministry employees.”
Great Scotland Yard
“Pass By: Whitehall, London, England GREAT SCOTLAND YARD MINISTRY OF MAGIC ENTRANCE It was here that Harry and Mr. Weasley enter the phone box to descend into the Ministry of Magic. However, there has never actually been a phone box at this junction; the one used in the film was a specially brought-in prop that was removed after filming.”
Metropolitan Police
Police station · Victoria Embankment
Police HQ with an iconic revolving sign
“Pass By: Whitehall, London, England GREAT SCOTLAND YARD
Don’t forget to take pictures -
Horse Guards Avenue - • Horseguards Avenue (Ministry of Magic Staff Entrance as seen in Deathly Hallows Part 1)
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St. Paul’s Cathedral - Millennium Bridge
Steel suspension bridge for pedestrians”Stop At: Millennium Bridge THE MILLENNIUM BRIDGE DEATH EATER DESTRUCTION Their kidnap mission accomplished, the Death Eaters attack the Millennium Bridge, as terrified Muggles try to escape. As we watch, the metal of the bridge begins to twist and buckle, and the Muggles cling desperately to its railings before it collapses into the Thames. This is a perfect place to take some pictures of St Paul’s Cathedral Duration: 30 minutes”
Elegant steel suspension footbridge crossing the Thames from the Tate Modern to St Paul’s Cathedral. -
The London Bridge Experience - 8 Stoney St
“Pass By: London Bridge, London, England 8 STONEY STREET THIRD HAND BOOK EMPORIUM As the Knight Bus screeches to a halt outside the Leaky Cauldron, it bumps into a car parked in front of this shop, which was renamed “The Third Hand Book Emporium” for the film. The sign, visible over the car, reads, “Old Rare Books Bought and Sold.””
Stoney St
“Pass By: London Bridge, London, England STONEY STREET THE LEAKY CAULDRON The location of the Leaky Cauldron was magically moved to Stoney Street, alongside Borough Market for this film. The Knight Bus pulls up by the railway bridge that passes over the street, causing car alarms to go off, and Harry climbs off and enters the Leaky Cauldron. -
HMS Belfast - Museum · The Queen’s WalkFloating museum on Royal Navy cruiser”Pass By: Southwark, London, England HMS BELFAST THE FLIGHT OF THE ORDER Having swooped down from the clouds over Docklands, the members of the Order’s Advance Guard fly along the Thames and head for Tower Bridge. After passing it, they are shown flying very close to the side of HMS Belfast, the grey battleship to the right of the photo.”
9-deck WWII warship-turned-museum with naval guns, permanently moored on the Thames.
Tower Bridge
Bridge · Tower Bridge Rd
“Pass By: Tower Bridge, London, England THE MUGGLES LOOK OUT In the film’s opening sequence, Muggles are gathered around a table inside City Hall, the headquarters of the Greater London Authority, as the clouds darken above. They look around to see what is happening and then move to look out of the windows across the River Thames.” -
King’s Cross Station - Located in London’s King’s Cross Station, the barrier between platforms 9 and 10 holds the secret entrance to the magical platform that can only be accessed by running straight ahead – directly into the barrier. This takes wizards and witches out of the ‘muggle’ world and into the magical world where they can board the Hogwarts Express, the red steam-engine train that will whisk them away to Hogwarts in Scotland. For all witches and wizards, their first step into the world of Hogwarts begins as soon as they pass through the barrier onto Platform 9 and 3/4. It’s also worth noting that it was near this platform where Harry Potter first met Ron and the entire Weasley family! The inspiration for Platform 9 and 3/4 HOW TO GET TO PLATFORM 9 3/4 full details will be provided in the itinerary which will be handed to you by your driver before the start of the tour
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- Private transportation
- Includes Central London congestion and ULEZ charge
- Complimentary on-board WiFi
- Free bottled water
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All parking fees covered
- Gratuities
Embark on a magical journey through London’s Harry Potter movie set locations. Traverse the city in your own private vehicle and explore iconic movie sites such as Number 12, Grimmauld Place, Diagonal Alley, and Platform 9¾. Pay a visit to the renowned spots that sparked the creation of the legendary series. See places like Number 12, Grimmauld Place – featured in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Take memorable photos at Platform 9 ¾, picturing Harry running through the wall in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Discover numerous London landmarks that motivated J K Rowling to pen her famous Harry Potter books.
All trips are conducted in plush, executive vehicles.
This tour guides you through the Harry Potter film locations in London.
Please note, this is not a Warner Bros Studio Tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.