Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™

4.7

based on 101 reviews

| Oxford, United Kingdom

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews. Many enjoyed the Oxford history and architecture, but some felt the "Harry Potter" connection was weak or misleading. Most found the tours enjoyable and informative.

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Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Learn about J.K Rowling’s relationship with Oxford
Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
Discover how many other films have used Oxford as their setting
Learn about key cast members who were brought up in the city
Entry to New College
Learn about the Oxford locations of the Harry Potter films

Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that one small area is inaccessible, though it only accounts for a few minutes of the route. Some parts of New College may also be difficult to access. We advise caution due to uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas.
Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk

Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour through the magical world of Harry Potter, right here in Oxford. Led by a University of Oxford alumnus or current student, this tour is perfect for fans who want to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters.

You’ll visit the bookshop where J.K. Rowling...

Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 24 people in the group

1
Broad Street
Important:
meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street.
Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie,...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
2
Oxford
Learn about the connections the movie industry has to the University of Oxford and which actors have grown up in the city. You may be surprised quite how many iconic scenes and Hollywood actors have connections here!
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only

Balliol College

Get an introduction to the University of Oxford, and understand how closely linked Harry Potter is to both the university and the city as a whole

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Bodleian Library

Outside a library with a long history, see the likely inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, everyone’s favourite ghost! Also hear about the scenes shot inside and around the Bodleian, both for Harry Potter and other Hollywood films.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Radcliffe Square

A site which has featured in multiple famous movies, the Radcliffe Square is surrounded by historic buildings and is very much at the heart of the city.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

New College

Enter New College, one of the most iconic film sites for the Harry Potter films. A certain ferret gymnastics display took place in the cloisters here!