Oxford Harry Potter Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore iconic Harry Potter filming locations
- Visit New College's cloisters and dining hall
- Discover hidden spots used in the films
- Learn behind-the-scenes filming secrets
- Enjoy a magical walk through Oxford's history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Oxford's Harry Potter filming locations
- Visit to New College, a key filming site
- Expert guide sharing behind-the-scenes stories
- Transportation to and from Oxford
Itinerary
Not quite Flourish and Blotts but as close as a muggle bookshop can be. Blackwells is the dream of every Ravenclaw, holding approximately holding 250,000 volumes, which translates to 3 miles of books! This is even more impressive knowing that their first store measured only 12 feet square, and held just 700 used books. Don't forget to have a look at the roof of the building from a distance. Don't worry the stone figure you'll see on top isn't someone petrified. It is a statue by Antony Gormley; one of a series of sculptures called “Another Time II”.
One of the largest libraries, with multiple buildings spread across Oxford. Home to archaic medieval books on spells and wizards! Viewed from several locations externally - see Divinity for our entrance to Bodleian.
Despite the name, it is one of the oldest Colleges at Oxford, built-in 1379. With its medieval cloisters and beautiful spaces it is easy to see why they decided to film multiple scenes for Harry Potter here!
Paid Entrance To Part of The Bodleian: This most dramatic site is not only one of the oldest parts of the Bodleian Library University, but it was also used in various scenes when filming of Harry Potter was taking place in Oxford. The Bodleian is a complex of different buildings, this is the section we enter. Instantly recognisable as a Harry Potter site, with one of the best examples of medieval architecture in England.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day.
Traveler reviews
Great!
Our tour guide was excellent and I learned so much! Seeing the cloisters at New College was my favorite part of the tour.
Fantastic way to see Oxford
Anna our guide was amazing. Chatty, funny, friendly and most of all knowledgeable. She was able to engage everyone in the group. The pace was brilliant. Not to fast but also there was just the right amount of time to take in the places we visited. Would definitely do this tour and other tours like it again.
Perfect blend of Harry Potter and Oxford info
Start to finish a great experience! A nice mix of HP info and Oxford history so it worked for everyone in our party including those who are not die hard Potter fans. Our tour guide Steph was extremely friendly and very informative. Perfect way to spend the day in Oxford!
Top Marks for Harry Potter Tour
Our guide Alicia was engaging, with many interesting Harry Potter fun facts and Oxford trivia. We loved visiting the colleges and Harry Potter filming locations.
Anna is the bees knees!!!
This tour was wonderful, and our tour guide Anna was the BEST!!! She’s so knowledgeable and fun, and added so much to this tour.