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This private Harry Potter walking tour offers a fully personalized way to experience London through the lens of the wizarding world. With your own dedicated guide, you’ll explore the real filming locations and inspirations behind the Harry Potter movies at your own pace, with plenty of time for questions, photos, and magical details.
Walk through streets believed to have inspired Diagon Alley, discover locations used for the Leaky Cauldron, and stand where key scenes from the films were brought to life. Along the way, your guide will share behind-the-scenes stories, film trivia, and insider gossip that you won’t find in guidebooks.
Because this is a private experience, the tour can be adapted to your group’s interests whether you’re lifelong fans, families with children, or adults curious about the filmmaking magic. You’ll also enjoy seeing some of London’s most iconic landmarks, seamlessly woven into the story of Harry Potter and the city that inspired it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at 113 Shatesbury Ave. Please arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a prompt departure.
The tour will end at Leadenhall Market. At the end of the experience, your guide will be happy to assist you in finding the nearest public transportation if needed.
Itinerary
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Palace Theatre (Pass by)
Pass by the Palace Theatre, home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Your guide will explain how this iconic West End theatre became a central part of the Harry Potter story beyond the films.
Admission ticket free -
1Cecil Court
Walk through Cecil Court, a narrow, historic street often said to have inspired the look and feel of Diagon Alley. Lined with old bookshops and magical-looking storefronts, it’s easy to imagine witches and wizards shopping for spell books here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Trafalgar Square / Embankment
Visit Trafalgar Square, featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince during the dramatic opening scenes. Learn how this famous London landmark was transformed on screen for the wizarding world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Great Scotland Yard
Former headquarters of London’s Metropolitan Police, this historic location is linked to scenes inspiring the Ministry of Magic’s secret entrances. Guides often share how filmmakers used real London locations to blend the magical world seamlessly into the modern city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Stop near Shakespeare’s Globe along the Thames and hear how this historic area connects to London’s long tradition of storytelling and performance, which helped inspire the cinematic magic of the Harry Potter films.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5The Clink Prison Museum
One of London’s oldest prisons, dating back to medieval times. Its dark history and narrow surrounding streets evoke the atmosphere of the wizarding world’s more mysterious corners, helping visitors imagine the darker side of magical London.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Borough Market
Finish near Borough Market, close to the filming location used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Learn how this everyday London street was transformed into a magical gateway to the wizarding world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Millennium Bridge
See the Millennium Bridge, memorably destroyed by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Your guide will point out where the scene was filmed and how visual effects brought this moment to life.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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