Tours & activities in London
London Harry Potter Tour
Discover the magical world of Harry Potter with local experts
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Due to the unusual tourism situation currently developing, we have temporarily suspended this tour.
ABOUT THE London Harry Potter Tour
This 2-hour walking tour covers all of London’s major Harry Potter sites, including the Ministry of Magic, the Leaky Cauldron, scenes from the films and much more! Walk down Diagon Alley, discover the inspiration behind the master craftsmen and wandmakers, learn how Wizards do their banking at Gringotts and find out Hogwarts came to be.
The London Harry Potter tour starts in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden and finishes in Leicester Square.
Your invitation to Hogwarts
Haven’t received your letter to Hogwarts yet? Consider this your invitation! On this 2-hour London Harry Potter walking tour, your local guide and Harry Potter aficionado takes you to all of the most important Harry Potter sites.
Famous Harry Potter scenes
You might be a mere muggle (sorry – let’s face it), but that doesn’t mean you can’t walk through the Harry Potter universe. Although the book was written in Edinburgh (visiting Edinburgh? See our Harry Potter tour there!), the films were shot in and around London. Stroll down Diagon Alley, past the Leaky Cauldron, and finally figure out why King’s Cross St. Pancras looks so familiar. The Ministry of Magic and even the inspiration for Gringotts have their home in London.
The story of J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is truly one of the United Kingdom’s heroes. Defining rags to riches, she went from a single British mother on welfare, to someone who was only knocked off the billionaire’s list because she gave so much money to charity. Discover not only the magic of Harry Potter, but the magic of J.K. Rowling on the London Harry Potter tour!
Read more TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 
The London Harry Potter Tour starts in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden
- Visit famous sites from the films, like Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron
- See the inspiration for major Harry Potter settings like Hogwarts and Gringotts
- Uncover the Ministry of Magic
- Discover the inspiration for Garrick Olivander
- Hear the remarkable story of J.K. Rowling
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What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
Additional Information
- Children under 5 years old are welcome on this tour for free
- Wheelchair accessible
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Customer reviews
Harry Potter tour - so great, thanks Ben!!
I went on the Harry Potter walking tour with Ben as our guide. First of all, Ben is an amazing tour guide. He incorporated the Harry Potter theme into the tour in such a clever and interactive way. For example, he asked for people to split into groups according to their house, and then gave away points to the houses when people knew the answer to some great HP trivia questions. Ben was so knowledgeable not only about the books and movies but also about some behind-the-scenes secrets that made the tour even more interesting. Finally, we got to see some great locations that served as inspiration to JKR. If you are a HP fan, this tour is a must-go, highly recommended!
See more reviewsHarry Potter Tour with Rob
I am not going to go into details of the particulars, as I don't want to spoil you. However, to give you an idea of how entertaining it was, it rained, actually poured, on and off during the 2 and a half hour tour; and yet the entire group couldn't stop going. Rob made it super fun even for a fringe Harry Potter fan. My son, the real fan, was ecstatic, he loved all the stories and seeing the places where the movies were filmed. Thanks for a great afternoon.
See more reviewsGreat Tour focused on Harry Potter
Did Harry Potter tour with Ben, who was one of the creators of the tour. Ben clearly cared that everyone had a good time, and cared about the quality of the tour. While it helps to have some knowledge of Harry Potter, the tour is also good for those tagging along as Ben worked in the history of London, JK Rowling, and general film making knowledge into the tour. Would definitely recommend!
See more reviewsHarry Potter Tour with Becky
The tour was awesome - really fun for Harry Potter fans (there's a house cup to be won!!!!!) but also interesting and entertaining for people who might not be huge fans ;) Thanks so much, Becky <3
See more reviewsHarry Potter Walking Tour
A couple of weeks ago me and my friend did the Harry Potter Walking Tour with Becky and I absolutely loved it! Being huge Potterheads we loved all the information we got on locations that have either been used for filming or that have been inspirations for the books. Becky was an amazing tour guide, she told funny little anecdotes and convinced with her own excessive love for the Potter world. There was even a house cup (which we, Hufflepuff, won!) All in all, it was a great tour and I can only recommend Becky as a guide, she was fantastic. I think even the people who were dragged on to the tour were not bored. :)
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Select Tours focus on a particular area or district of a city, a certain aspect of its history or culture, or take you outside the city on a day trip. Select Tours are perfect for those who have enjoyed an introduction to the city and wish to delve deeper into the stories the city has to offer. These tours often venture further afield and make use of local public transport.
As with the Free Tour, Select Tours are provided by local freelance guides in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, who bring their personal flair and expert knowledge to these specifically themed tours. Select tours have a fixed ticket price - we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance, either during a Free Tour or online.
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Tell us the landmarks, stories or parts of the city you want to see, how long you have to see them and when you want to go, and we’ll build an itinerary that suits you.
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Free Tour of London
Book the original London free walking tour and visit many of the city's highlights with a local guid ...
Info & Booking Free
Free Tour - Tips-based
London Old City Free Walking Tour
Discover major London landmarks on this 3-hour London Old City Tour!
Info & Booking Free
Select Tour
London Street Art Tour
Join a 2.5-hour walk through East London to see and understand some of the city’s best street art
Info & Booking £ -
Free Tour - Tips-based
London Jack the Ripper Free Tour
Discover London’s darkest history – including Jack the Ripper – on this 2-hour walking tour
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British Museum Small Group Tour
Enjoy a semi-private guided tour through some of the British Museum's most interesting artefacts
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2-hour London Highlights Private Tour
Make the most out of your visit and discover London's main attractions with your private tour guide
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3-hour London Private City Tour
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