Magical London: A walking tour of Harry Potter filming locations with hotel and optional Warner Bros Studios Tour™
Exclusively for Travelcircus customers
Accommodation at your selected premium hotel
Further extras such as breakfast, depending on your chosen hotel
Guide for a self-guided tour of Harry Potter filming locations
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Discover the original filming locations of the legendary Harry Potter films
Marauder’s Map style guide
Want more Harry Potter? Then book the optional Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ with bus transfer on the next page.
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Description
Harry Potter filming locations walking tour
A city break in London is always a good idea. But what if you could combine seeing some of the classic sights with an incredible walking tour of the Harry Potter filming locations in London? Explore the city and walk in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
You will receive our exclusive digital guide as a PDF after booking. So you can be sure you’ve got it with you. Immerse yourself in the world of witches and wizards and discover the adventures of Harry Potter for yourself. The unbelievable story of the boy who lived has been enchanting people from all over the world since 2001.
Do you just want to do the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour? No problem, choose the ticket category Harry Potter filming locations walking tour on the next page.
Discover 18 Harry Potter locations in London!
Visit 14 filming locations and 4 other Harry Potter highlights in London. You will receive the details regarding the tour sites with our digital guide, but you can look forward to various locations such as:
- Cecil Court: This street was the inspiration for Diagon Alley
- Australia House: Stand in front of Gringott’s
- Millennium Bridge: As seen in the opening scene of Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince
- And many more!
Magical London welcomes you to your personal walking tour. With the digital guide, you can discover filming locations, learn more about the sites and see which scenes were filmed there. Do you want to start at the Leaky Cauldron or would you rather kick things off at Platform 9 ¾? With the walking tour, you can decide which order you want to visit the Harry Potter filming locations in.
Experiences from the Travelcircus Team
We embarked on a trip to London recently and reviewed the filming locations in preparation for making the guide. Our Junior Social Media Manager, Tamara, was particularly impressed by Leadenhall Market and Goodwin’s Court which she recognised from scenes in the films immediately.
A glimpse behind the scenes at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™
Warner Bros. Studios which played host to this amazing success story have opened their doors so you can discover the hidden secrets of the magical world and explore behind the scenes. The tour will impress even the most die-hard Potterheads with exciting production secrets.
- An amazing experience full of magic special effects and production secrets from this beloved film series
- Visiting the Great Hall in Hogwarts and the Gryffindor common room
- Wandering down Diagon Alley
Visit the studios and marvel at the special effects and artistic graphics used by the producers to make this enchanting film series. Learn how green-screen technology works and how it can be used to make every magical detail of Hogwarts come to life.
A trip to Hogwarts
Do you want to find out which house you belong to? Then pack your bags and head to Hogwarts. On your tour you can walk through the Great Hall of the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, visit Dumbledore’s office and meet the Sorting Hat. You can also visit the Gryffindor common room and the boys’ dormitories. Don’t forget to take a trip to Hagrid’s!
Overview of important timings
Departure times for the bus shuttle (allocated according to availability):
- Departure between 07:30 and 10:00
- Departure between 10:30 and 13:00
- Departure between 14:00 and 16:00
Important: If you want to add the optional Warner Bros. Studio Tour The Making of Harry Potter™ to your booking, choose the appropriate ticket category and your preferred time slot for guaranteed entry without queueing on the next page. You will be allocated a specific 20-minute window for admission within your selected time slot. You will receive this 20-minute window via email along with your tickets.
Harry Potter filming locations walking tour with hotel
After such an exciting day doing the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour, who has the energy to do anything other than fall into bed and dream of receiving their own Hogwarts acceptance letter? No worries, the Travelcircus package includes overnight stay at a premium hotel! So you can enjoy a leisurely evening reliving every magical moment.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions - Magical London: Harry Potter filming locations walking tour with hotel and optional Warner Bros. Studio Tour
When were the Harry Potter films made?
When were the Harry Potter films made?
The Harry Potter films were made between 2001 and 2011.
Did all of the filming take place in the studios?
Did all of the filming take place in the studios?
No, a large part of the filming took place at the Warner Bros. Film Studios, but there are also lots of locations in London where filming took place.
How will I receive my guide for the Harry Potter walking tour in London?
How will I receive my guide for the Harry Potter walking tour in London?
In your booking confirmation, you will receive a link where you can download your walking tour guide as well as a copy via email later.
How many sites will I visit on the Harry Potter filming location walking tour in London?
How many sites will I visit on the Harry Potter filming location walking tour in London?
The guide includes 14 filming locations and four other Harry Potter highlights in London. You will receive details of the tour sites in your digital guide.
Does the guide for the Harry Potter filming locations walk tour give details about which scenes were filmed at each location?
Does the guide for the Harry Potter filming locations walk tour give details about which scenes were filmed at each location?
Yes, in the guide you will find a short text about each location and a picture of the film scene which was filmed there so you can feel like you’re walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps.
What are the timings for the transport to the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
What are the timings for the transport to the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
The departure times for the bus transfer to Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ are between 07:30 and 10:00, between 10:30 and 13:00 and between 14:00 and 16:00. Please note, you will be allocated a departure time according to availability.
How long is the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
How long is the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
The average visit takes approximately 3 hours but you can spend as much time at the tour as you like.
Is there anything I need to be aware of when booking the Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
Is there anything I need to be aware of when booking the Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
The Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ uses reservations for admission times. Choose your preferred time frame for guaranteed entry without queueing. You will then be allocated a specific 20-minute window within your chosen time frame for you to enter the studios. You will receive your 20-minute window for admission via email along with your tickets.
Where do the Harry Potter films take place?
Where do the Harry Potter films take place?
The Harry Potter films take place in Great Britain. Some of the story takes place in London.
Is the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour in London a guided tour?
Is the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour in London a guided tour?
No, you do the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour individually without a guide. After booking, we will send you an exclusive guide which shows where the filming locations are and gives you background information about each location.
Can I walk to all of the stops on the Harry Potter walking tour?
Can I walk to all of the stops on the Harry Potter walking tour?
As the sites are spread throughout London, you may want to travel both on foot and on the tube. Your guide contains the nearest tube stations to each of the filming locations. You will also receive a link to Google Maps which you can use to better plan your route. Certain sites are close enough to each other that you can walk between them.
How much time should I allow for the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour in London?
How much time should I allow for the Harry Potter filming locations walking tour in London?
You can organise how you visit theHarry Potter filming locations yourself, there’s no set order to visit the locations or set timings. So you can decide whether you want to visit all the locations in one day or spread it out over multiple days.
Where does the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ take place?
Where does the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ take place?
The Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ takes place here: Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR, UK.
Where does the transport for the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ leave from?
Where does the transport for the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™ leave from?
The bus to the studio tour will pick you up and drop you off at the following address: Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 9SH.
How and when will I receive my tickets for the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
How and when will I receive my tickets for the optional Warner Bros. Studios Tour – The Making of Harry Potter™?
You will receive your eTickets for The Making of Harry Potter™ up to 7 days prior via email. The email will specify your exact 20-minute time slot for admission which has been assigned to you. This 20-minute time slot will be within the time frame which you selected during the booking process (subject to availability). Please print your ticket out and present it up to 30 minutes before the tour starts.