Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour

4.3
(4 reviews) London, England

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover locations that inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter series and learn how student life in Oxford compares to life at Hogwarts.

Venture through the ancient streets of Oxford and explore the Harry Potter filming locations with an expert guide.

Visit The Divinity School filming location (Dance School and the Infirmary). You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle, which houses the different schools, including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.

Divinity School may close on different dates, not listed below, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we replace with New College, another filming location.

Divinity School closure dates:

2025
March: 1, 8
May: 16, 17, 31
July: 19, 29
August: 1, 2, 9
September: 26, 27
November: 7, 8, 14, 15

OPTIONAL - Your train ticket allows a free stop off at Bicester Village, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UK’s most popular shopping destination.

What's Included

Divinity School entrance
90 minutes Harry Potter Highlights guided walking tour
Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
Free stopover at Bicester Village on the return (optional)
Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
Hotel pick up and drop off in London
Tour Guide (except for the 90 minutes Harry Potter Highlights walking tour)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marylebone Railway Station

Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. We recommend to arrive 20 minutes in advance of your departure at Marylebone railway station. Please use your electronic ticket to enter the gate.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Oxford (Pass by)

    The origins of Oxford University can be traced back to the 11th century, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Enjoy a walking tour of the city with your expert guide, who will bring the history and charm of this beautiful city to life by own. As you walk through the cobbled streets, you'll see architecture from every period in English history, from early Saxon right through to the Gothic Revival. This is the only place in the country where you'll find buildings from every period in English history, which is what makes Oxford so unique.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bodleian Library (Pass by)

    The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest and biggest libraries in Britain. The library (which is actually a series of interconnected libraries dotted throughout Oxford that are collectively referred to as the Bodleian Libraries) has an impressive history – some of its buildings have been libraries since the Middle Ages.

    Admission ticket free
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    Bicester Village

    The train ticket to Oxford we offer is also valid for a free stop off at Bicester Village on the return, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UK’s most popular shopping destination.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum number of participants per booking is 2.
  • This is an unescorted tour. (except for Harry Potter Insights Walking tour)
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Harry Potter Tours

Cancellation Policy

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