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Harry Potter in London – Private Tour with Guide & Driver

London, England

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Whether you’re still waiting for your Hogwarts letter or you’ve long since mastered wand-waving, grab your curiosity and a pinch of pixie dust for a spellbinding Harry Potter tour through London. Witches, wizards, Squibs, and Muggles alike are welcome as we slip through hidden alleys and cobbled streets where the wizarding world quietly shimmers.

We’ll trace the chaotic route of the Knight Bus, step inside the telephone box to the Ministry of Magic, and cross the bridge once destroyed by Voldemort’s Death Eaters. Your Hogwarts graduate guide will duel you with trivia, share filming secrets, and reveal the magic behind every corner.

In this half-day adventure, explore the inspirations behind the Leaky Cauldron, wander Diagon Alley, hunt for Platform 9¾, glimpse Gringotts, Privet Drive, and more magical spots. Wands at the ready. Mischief managed.

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  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will meet you at the hotel's concierge desk. If there is no concierge desk then we will meet you at the front desk / lobby of the hotel. If you are at an Airbnb or alternative accommodation, your guide and driver will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.

What To Expect

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Leicester Square

Step into the heart of movie magic as your guide reveals how London’s film world helped bring the wizarding universe to life on the big screen.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cecil Court

Wander this narrow, book-lined lane said to inspire Diagon Alley, where dusty shopfronts feel just one spell away from selling wands and spellbooks.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goodwin's Court

Slip into this shadowy Georgian passageway whose crooked lanterns and uneven paving feel straight out of Knockturn Alley after dark.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

Stand where Muggle London collides with magical mayhem, a backdrop used to place wizards secretly among everyday city life.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Metropolitan Police

Pause outside the real-life inspiration for the Ministry of Magic’s Muggle-facing disguise — proof that wizarding bureaucracy hides in plain sight.It was used as the Visitors Entrance of the Ministry of Magic and featured in a Polyjuice scene.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lambeth Bridge

It is on this bridge that the Knight Bus squeezes through two double decker buses at high speed on its way to the Leaky Cauldron. Magic!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

A key historical monument and the only building with a thatched roof in the capital. Originally the Globe was a vision by Sam Wannamaker whose daughter Zoe Wannamaker incidentally played Madam Hooch in the first Harry Potter movie. This is an exterior stop.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Bridge

Cross the “Wobbly Bridge” made infamous by its dramatic destruction in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Look up at this majestic landmark featured in wizarding London, blending ancient power with cinematic magic. This is an exterior stop.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

Explore the real streets that doubled as wizarding locations, where everyday London hides magical doorways in plain sight.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leadenhall Market

Step into the real-life Diagon Alley, where filming locations and Victorian architecture make the magic feel wonderfully real.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King’s Cross

The most famous train station in the world and your chance to visit platform 9 3/4!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harry Potter in London – Private Tour with Guide & Driver?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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