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Harry Potter Oxford Tour: Film Locations & History
4.9
43 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour around Harry Potter film locations in Oxford. Learn all about J.K. Rowling and the connection Oxford has with the worlds most famous wizard. Your tour is led by an experienced university of Oxford Alumni guide.
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour around Harry Potter film locations in Oxford. Learn all about J.K. Rowling and the connection Oxford has with the worlds most famous wizard. Your tour is led by an experienced university of Oxford Alumni guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Theo’s Café - Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, next to the red post box. They will be identifiable by a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo or another piece of Alumni Tours attire, and will assist with your tour check-in.
- Oxford - Discover the ties between the film industry and the University of Oxford, and learn about the…
- Theo’s Café - Meet your Alumni Guide outside 12 Broad Street, next to the red post box. They will be identifiable by a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo or another piece of Alumni Tours attire, and will assist with your tour check-in.
- Oxford - Discover the ties between the film industry and the University of Oxford, and learn about the actors who have grown up in the city. You might be amazed by the number of iconic scenes and Hollywood stars connected to this place!
- Balliol College - Receive an introduction to the University of Oxford and explore the strong connections between Harry Potter and both the university and the city.
- Bodleian Library - Outside this historic library, discover the likely inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, everyone’s favorite ghost! Also, hear about the scenes filmed inside and around the Bodleian for Harry Potter and other Hollywood productions.
- Radcliffe Square - A location featured in numerous famous films, Radcliffe Square is encircled by historic buildings and is truly at the heart of the city.
- New College - Visit New College, one of the most iconic filming locations for the Harry Potter series. A memorable ferret gymnastics scene was filmed in the cloisters here!
What's Included
- Learn about J.K Rowling’s relationship with Oxford
- Entry to New College Film Location
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Learn about the Oxford locations of three major Marvel Studios films
- Learn about J.K Rowling’s relationship with Oxford
- Entry to New College Film Location
- Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
- Learn about the Oxford locations of three major Marvel Studios films
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour; although one small area is inaccessible, that is only a few minutes of the tour. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour; although one small area is inaccessible, that is only a few minutes of the tour. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas
Location
11-12 Broad St
Broad Street
Meet at the red post box at 11-12 Broad street (very near the Oxford Campus Stores). Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing, a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(43 Ratings)
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Soo_k
Oct 7, 2024
Nice tour to get to know more about oxford - I really enjoyed the tour and it was great that could learn a lot about oxford’s traditions.
It was a little bit difficult to find the guide at the first time. But it was because of the flea market.
Don’t hesitate to ask when you find a person with a royal blue cap!
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D1233wdalexandred
Aug 7, 2024
Oxford visit's - Incredible tour of Oxford University. Alic was an extraordinary guide, both with his knowledge and his humorous little tidbits about the history of the site. We went from one discovery to the next, and really enjoyed discovering all the iconic places in the university town. Bonus point: Harry Potter fans that we are, we were delighted and happy to be able to contemplate and walk the corridors that some of the actors used during the saga. Although Alic may have unconsciously lengthened the tour, it was a wise choice, as we were star-struck at every turn.
The only downside was perhaps the rather rapid phrasing of our guide, who at times spoke too quickly for us non-English speakers, not to mention the last-minute change in the tour's organization. Although we had been informed the day before the trip, learning of a change in schedule is still stressful and frustrating, but it's only a detail, as the tour was well worth the detour.
Alex & Mayroon
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Michael_k
Jul 14, 2024
Magical tour - Our guide was great! She was very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to! She told us about the Latin and other langues connections with the different Harry Potter words/names. Also was informative about historical events and other cinema connections, not just Harry Potter. I would recommend this tour!
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V1662rvjanetb
Jun 21, 2024
Like a day at Hogwarts! - Our Oxford alumni tour guide, Rory, did a fantastic job of pointing out so many Harry Potter points of interests and even had photos from the movies to help us remember the settings. He also shared interesting facts about student life at Oxford.
Rory took us to outdoor and indoor HP filming locations, including the Divinity School used as the Hogwarts Infirmary and for professor McGonagall's dance lessons in the Goblet of Fire. We saw the cloisters and tree where Malfoy was turned into a ferret. We highly recommend taking this tour. Ask for Rory if you want to have a truly magical and memorable experience.
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G4308hotonyc
May 30, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable tour offering brilliant insights into the history of the Colleges - Jess did a stunning job. Comprehensive understanding and was very engaging. Made the tour interesting and helped us to gain an appreciation of historical significance as well as life on campus.
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W3040kyjillr
May 26, 2024
Definitely recommend! A great day out! - A really beautiful and picturesque tour. Rose was a delightful guide, very full of enthusiasm. Took so many photos! Learnt a lot about the university and all of the Harry Potter connections to the city.
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Lylaneyv
May 24, 2024
A walk with Rory - It's clearly the best way to discover Oxford with the eyes of someone who lived and studied here. Rory, our guide was welcoming, friendly and really cheerfull about the town and the different colleges. We've spend a wonderfull afternoon, 10/10 rating, will come again !
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Omarsp8499er
May 23, 2024
Rose was great! - Rose was phenomenal! She walked us through all the city colleges. She made sure we were all informed and showed us all the great Harry Potter film locations.
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Rebecca_i
May 15, 2024
Wonderful tour! - My husband and I loved every moment! We’ve enjoyed the information about the castle and being able to see where the Harry Potter movies were filmed.
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René
Aug 17, 2024
Nice university tour, no Harry Potter tour! - Nice tour of the universities and lots of background information! I wouldn't have missed it. But it's not a Harry Potter movie tour. You do see some filming locations, but little attention was paid to it by our Guide Alec. As a true Potter fan, you better look for the highlights yourself.
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