Oxford Harry Potter Walking Tour
From£34.99
2 hours
Lancaster, United Kingdom
About this activity
Join a 2-hour guided walking tour through Oxford's Harry Potter filming locations, including New College, and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets of the films.
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
Step into the wizarding world with our Oxford Harry Potter Walking Tour. Over two hours, you'll explore iconic filming locations, including the cloisters and dining hall of New College, where scenes from the films were shot. Your expert guide will share behind-the-scenes stories, revealing how Oxford's historic architecture brought the magic to life. This tour offers a unique blend of cinematic history and architectural beauty, making it a must-do for fans and history enthusiasts alike. Don't miss this enchanting journey through Oxford's magical past.
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
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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”.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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!
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
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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
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
- 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
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Magical time!
We were in a group of ten and our guide Valentina, who gently took us on a trail of Harry Potter filming locations. Personally I enjoyed every aspect of the tour: its content, duration time and interactivity. Brilliant value for money and interesting for all ages.
Alexandria_KJun 29, 2026VIATOR
Brilliant time
We were in a group of ten and our guide Valentina, who gently took us on a trail of Harry Potter filming locations. Personally I enjoyed every aspect of the tour: its content, duration time and interactivity. Brilliant value for money and interesting for all ages.
alexkU6864UWJun 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR
It’s a fun tour - Anna...
It’s a fun tour - Anna was a great guide. Lots of good bits of trivia, more than just Harry Potter knowledge shared!
Lea_WJun 29, 2026VIATOR
Brilliant.
Really enjoyed the tour today with Henry, highly recommend.
614susiekJun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great Harry Potter tour
Anna was really nice, and I had a great time I think some more curiosities about the movies would be great.
isabellafH6626MJJun 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
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.