Harry Potter Witchcraft and Wizardry Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Piccadilly Circus

  Choose the morning or the afternoons tour according to what is best for your schedule and meet your kid-friendly and Harry Potter expert guide at the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus to start this wonderful experience discovering some of the most famous Harry Potter movie locations. This 2,5-hour (approx) walking tour is a great way for families with kids to see some of the most iconic buildings, streets and neighborhoods which inspired JK Rowling, included in the Harry Potter films.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Leicester Square

  Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London filled with theatres, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. Here there's always something interesting going on, but if you feel like resting after a long walk,  in the middle of the square there is a small garden area with plenty of benches overlooked by statues of Shakespeare, Hogarth and Charlie Chaplin. Leicester Square is also home to one of the most iconic cinemas in the world, the Odeon, which has hosted the premieres of all the Harry Potter films.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Trafalgar Square

  Trafalgar Square is located in the heart of London, in the city of Westminster. It is a public square who,se name commemorates Britain’s victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and it's one of the most iconic places in London. Your kid-friendly guide will tell you all about the most famous attractions in the square, such as the National Gallery, Nelson's Column, the Trafalgar Square lions, the fountains and the statues. In the Harry Potter tale, a small group of Death Eaters appeared across Trafalgar Square on their way to Diagon Alley, where they kidnapped Garrick Ollivander.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Leadenhall Market

  Leadenhall Market in the City of London was used as Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The beautiful Victorian covered market with an ornate painted roof was the wizard-world shopping street Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter movie. Hagrid and Harry walk through the market and then enter the Leaky Cauldron Pub through a blue door. And who knows if you'll be able to spot it!? Your kid-friendly guide, passionate about Harry Potter, will ably fascinate children and adults alike with stories and anecdotes!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Millennium Bridge

  Millennium Bridge, also known as the “Wobbly Bridge”, is a pedestrian-only bridge that links St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the Thames with the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe in Southwark. It is one of London's most iconic landmarks and every Harry Potter expert can identify it with the famous opening scene of the movie where the Death Eaters are flying over London, destroyed everything in their path – including the Millennium Bridge. With its magnificent view, it is a great place to stop for some wonderful pictures!

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  King's Cross Station

  Using public transport you will reach King's Cross Station, which is where students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry catch the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express departs from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station, the barrier between platforms 9 and 10 holds the secret entrance to the magical platform! You will check out some shops selling unique Potter-related items and souvenirs, and your guide will entertain the whole family with visual aids, fun games and Harry Potter trivia along the way. Taking a picture pushing the luggage trolley embedded in the wall is a MUST! This will be the end of the tour, but from here you can start your own magical journey into your imagination!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• This is an outdoor walking tour so please check the weather forecast and make sure to take with you umbrellas or raincoats/jackets in case of a rainy/cold day.

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