Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour London

Step into the wizard world and discover the real-life magic that brought Harry Potter to the silver screen. To ensure your adventure is spellbinding, grab your Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets early and prepare to be whisked away into the heart of the cinematic universe.

You'll wander through actual film sets, marvel at authentic props and costumes, and discover the mind-bending special effects. Don't forget your wand as you embark on this extraordinary journey into the world of Harry Potter!

Here's all you need to know about the Harry Potter Studio tour, one of the most exciting attractions in London.

Prices of Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets

There are a few different types of Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets for adults (16 years and over) and children (aged 5 to 15), which can include souvenirs, a deluxe guided tour or even transportation from central London.

General Admission Studio Tour tickets

• Adults: £53.50 (US$68)
• Children: £43 (US$54)
• Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £172 (US$210)

Complete Studio Tour tickets

These tickets include a general admission ticket, digital guide and paperback souvenir guidebook.

• Adults: £63.45 (US$80)
• Children: £52.95  (US$67)

Deluxe Tour tickets

These include a guided tour of the Harry Potter Studio, designated priority parking, lanyard, photo package, breakfast and drinks, deluxe Butterbeer and souvenir tankard and a souvenir guidebook.

• Adults: £250 (US$316)
• Children: £225  (US$285)

Tickets and Transfer packages

These packages include general admission tickets and roundtrip transportation in a branded double-decker bus from central London.

• Adults: £119 (US$150)
• Children: £114 (US$144)
• Transfer only: £69 (US$87)

The private package, which includes tickets and a door-to-door service in a luxury car, costs £119 (US$150) per traveler.

Discount eligibility

Children aged 5 to 15 are entitled to discounts on all Harry Potter studio tickets and packages, with the exception of private transfer packages. Children under 5 years old and the caregivers of disabled visitors are eligible for free general admission tickets, however, they must make a reservation in advance (check out all the accessibility options in the Harry Potter Studio in London for more information!).

Booking in advance

Tickets for the Harry Potter Studio Tour London sell out fast and spaces are limited. Ideally, you should book three to four months in advance.

Should tickets be sold out on the official website for the date or time that you want, you can turn to several third-party resellers. Aside from tickets, they also offer special tour packages with transportation and guided tours of Harry Potter movie locations in London or Oxford.

Best Harry Potter Studio tours

Harry Potter Studio tour from London

Join a group of like-minded Potterheads and discover the magic world of Hogwarts on a Harry Potter Studio guided tour from London. These tours typically include roundtrip transportation from central London and general admission tickets to the Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden.

Our pick: Harry Potter Studio Tour with Transfers

• Includes: Roundtrip transportation from London, Harry Potter Studio tickets
• Price: £119 (adults) and £114 (children)
• Duration: 7.5 hours

Best Harry Potter Studio combo tours

Harry Potter Studio Tour with Harry Potter Locations Tour in London

These full-day tours typically start with a Harry Potter location tour in London, where you will visit the real-life counterparts of iconic Harry Potter sites, including Platform 9¾ in King's Cross Station, Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley in the movies) and more. You then continue to the Harry Potter London Studio, where you can explore many of the sets and gain greater insight about the production of the iconic movie series.

Our pick: Harry Potter Studio and Filming Locations Tour

• Includes: Roundtrip transfers, professional guide, Harry Potter London movie locations walking tour, tickets for Harry Potter London Studio Tour
• Price: £155 adults and £145 children
• Duration: 10.5 hours

Oxford Harry Potter Day trip with Harry Potter London Studio Tour

Start your journey into the wizard world with a day trip to Oxford, where you will explore locations seen in the movies and places that served as inspiration on a Harry Potter guided tour. After sightseeing in Oxford, you will then continue your wizarding world excursion with a visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London.

Our pick: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

• Includes: Roundtrip transportation, Oxford walking tour, Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets
• Price: From £149 (adults) £145 (children)
• Duration: 11 hours

Highlights at the Harry Potter Studio

The Making of Harry Potter is located within the Warner Bros Studio and serves as a museum dedicated to the universe of the beloved orphan wizard and his extraordinary adventures.

Explore movie sets, props and costumes

Relive some of the most significant scenes by wandering through sets that were actually used in the movies. You can wander into the Great Hall, venture into the Forbidden Forest and wait for the Hogwarts Express locomotive at Platform 9¾. Don’t forget to pop down Diagon Alley, the Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Ollivander’s wand shop.

Throughout the tour, you will encounter props used in the movies, such as the Memory Cabinet in Professor Dumbledore's office and the collection of plates from Professor Dolores Umbridge's office. You can also take a closer look at the rich collection of costumes, which includes everything from formal wizard wear for the Yule Ball, to the sporty robes donned by Quidditch players.

Discover the real magic behind the scenes

Moviemaking tips and tricks are revealed in exhibitions dedicated to some of the most memorable Harry Potter special and visual effects. Learn how the Chamber of Secrets door was created and functions, see the Invisibility Cloak and look at the Whomping Willow that whomped Mr. Weasley's flying car.

The incredible part of your adventure into this Harry Potter World is that you can get on a broomstick and fly, just like the actors did. During your visit, you can also get a close look at many of the miniature models that were used in the movies, such as the intricately detailed model of Hogwarts castle.

Directions to Harry Potter Studio Tour London

The Harry Potter Studio Tour London is located in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, about 35 kilometers northwest of London.

• By car: The studio is less than 5 kilometers via the M1 and M25 motorways. Use postcode WD25 7LR for navigation, with free parking on site.
• By train: The nearest train station is Watford Junction, where you hop on regular shuttle buses for a 15-minute journey to the studio.
• By bus: Buses from London Kings Cross, London Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham New Street run directly to the studio.

The attraction is also easily accessible from Luton, Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick airports, either by car or train.

Opening hours

The Harry Potter studio tour opening and closing times vary throughout the year, so consult the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London official website for up-to-date information. Typical hours are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 8 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Although the Harry Potter Studio Tour is open every day of the week, it closes on Dec. 25 and 26, as well as for maintenance and redecoration in for a few days in January and November.

Wheelchair accessibility

Yes, the Harry Potter London Studio is wheelchair-friendly, however some sections, like Diagon Alley, the Great Hall’s floor and the Forbidden Forest, may present navigation challenges.

Keep in mind that mobility vehicles and electric scooters wider than 86cm are not allowed, due to health and safety reasons, however manual wheelchairs are available free of charge.

Best time to visit the Harry Potter Studio

The best time to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter is on weekdays during school terms to avoid crowds. Morning visits tend to be quieter during the week, however time slots fill quickly, so booking your Harry Potter Studio tickets in advance is crucial. For a magical festive experience, visit around Halloween or Christmas, when the sets are seasonally decorated, but expect it to be busier.

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Travel tips

• The Harry Potter Studio Tour London advises visitors to arrive at least 20 minutes before their tour is scheduled to begin.
• Take your time to let all the magic soak in! There is so much to see, do and experience!
• If you're curious, don't be shy about asking the curators anything and everything Potter tour related.
• Bring your camera or make sure your phone is fully charged to snap away. The taking of photos and videos is permitted in most areas.
• If you are driving, have your booking confirmation ready to show the studio's car parking team.
• Pack your wand, but don't worry if you forget it because you can purchase a new one at the studio shop.