Discover the magic of Harry Potter’s London on the ultimate wizarding walking tour, full of iconic film locations and amazing sights, then step back in time 900 years at the amazing Tower of London! Meet your fun Potter-head guide and a small group of fellow fans at iconic King’s Cross Station, home to Platform 9 ¾, before setting off on your magical city tour. See the narrow streets, famous bridges and tiny shops where scenes from your favourite films were shot, stop by the theatre where the renowned Potter stage show is performed, visit the heart of UK cinema at lively Leicester Square, and so much more!! Along the way, your guide will share stories and fun facts about Potter’s London that will delight fans young and old! After your walking tour, you’ll be given tickets for the Tower of London – home to the Beefeaters, the Crown Jewels and much more! Your guide will not join you at the Tower of London, so you can explore at your own pace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small group sizes
✔ 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
✔ Visit 2 Amazing Potter Shops (discount code HP394)
✔ Entrance Ticket to the Tower of London (without guide)
✔ Fun Local Guide
✖ Tube journeys x2 (approx. £6 - please bring a contactless bank card/Oyster travel card))
✖ Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We meet in front of the stairs leading up to the Parcel Yard (next to the Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter shop inside King's Cross Station)
Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins early - we won't have time during the tour itself.
Itinerary
1
King's Cross Station
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter fans, head inside this beautiful old station - home of Platform 9 ¾ where the journey to Hogwarts begins!
Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts - we won't have time during the tour itself.
Afterward, you'll hop on the Underground for a quick journey to Covent Garden with your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Cecil Court
Walk down this beautiful old London street, full of colourful independent shops with overhanging signs - just like a famous magical shopping street in Harry Potter. Great for Photos!
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Goodwin's Court
Tiptoe your way through a dark and mysterious street that big Harry Potter fans will recognise immediately. Keep your voices low so as not to disturb the dark arts....
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Palace Theatre
Next, we'll stop by at the famous theatre where the Potter world hits the Stage with the world-renowned Cursed Child Theatre Show. Get your camera ready for pictures with the iconic Harry Potter Sign.
Duration: 10 minutes
5
House of Spells
Your guide will lead you to the House of Spells, where you can shop for butterbeer, sweets, chocolate frogs, wands, books and much much more…. And we even have a special discount code you can use!
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Leicester Square
Get your photos with the Harry Potter Statue and see the heart of UK cinema, where world premieres of your favourite movies are shown!
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Westminster
Take a stroll through Westminster to see many filming locations from the Potter movies - you’ll be amazed to see these familiar places in real life!
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Borough Market
The tour continues on to vibrant Borough Market - one of London's best food markets and also home to filming locations for the Leaky Cauldron and Third Hand Emporium!
Duration: 15 minutes
9
London Bridge
We'll finish the tour near to London Bridge, and along the way you'll spot some familiar film locations and sights that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe!
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Tower of London
After your walking tour, you will get to go inside and explore one of England’s oldest castles, the Tower of London. A place where queens and spies were executed, a prison, a fortress, and now the home of our Crown Jewels.
Definitely a must-see! Stay for as long as you like until closing time!
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please be aware that the Tower of London has many cobbled paths and narrow old staircases which may be difficult for travellers with mobility issues
• Infants are welcome but some parts of the tour (especially Tower of London) are not easy with a buggy