Harry Potter London Tour with Boat Ride

From£29
3 hours
London, United Kingdom

About this activity

Explore London's magical Harry Potter sites on a guided tour, including a scenic Thames River boat ride and visits to iconic filming locations.

Highlights

  • Visit iconic Harry Potter filming locations
  • Enjoy a scenic Thames River boat ride
  • Explore the Leadenhall Market
  • See the Millennium Bridge featured in the films
  • Discover the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron

Full description

Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter with this immersive guided tour through London's most iconic filming locations. Wander through the enchanting Leadenhall Market, the inspiration for Diagon Alley, and cross the Millennium Bridge, famously destroyed by Death Eaters. Your journey culminates with a scenic boat ride along the Thames River, offering a unique perspective of the city's landmarks. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour is a must for fans eager to experience the magic firsthand.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Harry Potter filming locations in London
  • Thames River boat ride
  • Professional guide
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

The meeting point is at Southwark Cathedral Viewpoint.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NO
2

Pass by: Borough Market is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th century

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for her privateering circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass by: The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London,

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Pass by: City of London School, a day school on the North Bank of the River Thames in London's financial district.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

Pass by: The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

Pass by: The River Thames known alternatively in parts as the Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11

Pass by: The Sherlock Holmes pub is a traditional English pub serving pints and pub food.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12

Pass by: Great Scotland Yard is one of London's most historic and cherished buildings that holds more hidden stories than any other kind in London

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
13

Pass by: Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
14

Pass by: The Palace Theatre hosts a wide range of fantastic and exciting live shows, entertainment and theatre productions all year round.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No pets allowed on the tour

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
  • Bring a camera to capture memorable moments
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travel card is only recommended and can be purchased at stations before the tour, or alternatively customers can pay public transport using contactless payment during the tour

Traveler reviews

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The real magic is Yuka

Yuka is simply the best guide in the world. I am not exaggerating: she manages to transform London into a surprising adventure, filled with fascinating places, hidden corners, and stories that you wouldn't find in any other tour. From the very first moment, she overwhelms you with her contagious enthusiasm, her inexhaustible good humor, and an energy that lights up every step. With her, every walk becomes an emotional journey: smiles, good vibes, curiosity, and details that only an experienced and passionate eye can catch. She is engaging, brilliant, extremely attentive to the group, and capable of making everyone feel part of something special. Moreover, she is multilingual and highly educated, with a deep knowledge of the city and a unique ability to narrate it with style, rhythm, and passion. Our tour was dedicated to Harry Potter, but the most surprising thing is that I would recommend it even to those who are not fans of the little wizard: with Yuka, you don't just follow a theme, you discover a different London, rich in stories, atmospheres, and places that you would never see on your own. And above all, you get to know an extraordinary girl, capable of making every moment special. If you want to discover an authentic, surprising, and unforgettable London, Yuka is the perfect choice. An extraordinary guide, a wonderful energy, an experience that stays in the heart.

Travel54959361068May 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh

Absolutely fantastic walking tour with Harry Potter theme around Edinburgh. Led by the superb and very knowledgeable Kieran. Worth every ££

mark sMay 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Nice tour

Was a lot of fun and Marvin was a super likeable and fun guide

timokB5078VSMay 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour of Edinburgh by an exciting guide for Harry Potter connoisseurs and adults.

We had a great visit with our guide Malek. More than 2 hours of sightseeing in Edinburgh with humorous and interesting anecdotes about Harry Potter but also about the city. We were not big connoisseurs of Harry Potter and we wanted a visit in French. Malek managed to make the tour so interactive and interesting that we didn’t see the time spent! About 2h30 that we really recommend to all fans or less fans of Harry Potter to get started with Edinburgh. Thank you very much for your visit.

v_roniquek807May 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Good way to see Harry Potter sites

Tour guide was very friendly and informative. Had some last minute guests that couldn’t keep up with the walking that slowed us down but over all enjoyed seeing the sites! Kids were disappointed in the souvenir and I was disappointed in the boat portion of it. But overall it was ok.

Hannah_HApr 16, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Travel card is only recommended and can be purchased at stations before the tour, or alternatively customers can pay public transport using contactless payment during the tour