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Wizards London Bus Tour of Harry Potter Locations

Come and join the Wizards London Bus Tour and take a magical fun packed coach tour of Harry Potter film locations and inspirations inspired by J K Rowlings books in the British capital.

The 3 hour coach tour includes many of the film locations and inspirations from all 8 films in the series starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter the young wizard.

With Harry Potter film locations scattered across the capital, the Wizards London Bus Tour is the best way to see the sites in comfort and style plus you’ll also get to see many other familiar landmarks along the way too including St Pauls Cathedral, Big Ben, London Bridge, The Monument, Bank of England and much more.

The tour ends at Kings Cross Station, which was the setting for where the boy wizard departs for Hogwarts and where you can pose for a photo pushing a trolley through the wall at Platform 9 ¾. On the tour you will also see sites used for the Leaky Cauldron that Harry visits in the first and third films.

Locations from the spin off movies about magical beasts with Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law are also featured in the tour.

Join other non wizard folk and learn about magic, how the Harry Potter film locations were used in the movies and see how good your knowledge is of the books written by J K Rowling.  Along the way, you’ll have the chance to get off the coach on several occasions, stretch your legs, take pictures and see the locations up-close too.

Non magical people, as well as wizards and witches, are welcome to dress up as their favourite character from the book and films (only if you want to).  Customer Reviews

Please note:

• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• BSL is not provided for this tour  
• All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
• Warner Bros Studios is not included in this tour
• The Harry Potter Bus Tour of London Locations is not an official ‘Harry Potter’ event and is not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, the Harry Potter book publishers or J.K.Rowling and her representatives. All rights to the series of “Harry Potter” books are the property of J.K. Rowling and her publishers including Scholastic Press, et al. Film rights and image trademarks are the property of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.
• Join the most comprehensive tour visiting Harry Potter film locations in London
• Get a photo pushing a trolley through the platform wall at Kings Cross Station
• See where the Knight Bus squeezed through the oncoming double decker buses in the third movie
• Walk in the footsteps of Robbie Coltraine and Daniel Radcliffe to the entrance of the pub in the first movie
• See the location used for the bank that is run by goblins (exterior only)
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and lowest price guarantee
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Wednesdays (School Holidays and Feb- Oct) at 10:30am Sundays (Jan-December) at 10:30am Private Tours available – see bottom of page.

Adult (16 years+): £32.50    Child (3 – 15 years): £21

Meet where?

At the top of the steps in the car park in front of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel / St Pancras Rail Station below the clock tower Getting to London by train   and  Where to stay

Ends where?

Kings Cross Station

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Professional guide and transport by air-conditioned coach

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Gratuities (optional)

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DISCLAIMER: The Harry Potter Tour of London Locations is not an official ‘Harry Potter’ event and is not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, the Harry Potter book publishers or J.K.Rowling and her representatives. All rights to the series of “Harry Potter” books are the property of J.K. Rowling and her publishers including Scholastic Press, et al. Film rights and image trademarks are the property of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.

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Wizards London Bus Tour – Harry Potter Locations

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Join the Wizards London Bus Tour and take a magical fun-packed coach tour of Harry Potter film locations and inspirations, inspired by J K Rowlings books.

This 3-hour small coach tour includes many of the Harry Potter film locations and inspirations from all 8 films. Hop onboard and see the famous sites, while you travel in comfort and style. The Harry Potter film locations are scattered across the capital, so you will see many other popular landmarks too. During the tour you can get a glimpse of St Pauls Cathedral, Big Ben, London Bridge, The Monument, Bank of England and much more.

Then, see sites used for the Leaky Cauldron that Harry visits in the films. Also, see the locations from the spin off movies about magical beasts, featuring Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law.

On several occasions, you can get off the coach.  Here, you can stretch your legs, take pictures and see the locations up-close too! Your tour ends at Kings Cross Station. This is the setting where the boy wizard departs for Hogwarts and where you can pose for a photo pushing a trolley through the wall at Platform 9 ¾.

Join the Wizards London Bus Tour and see how the Harry Potter film locations were used in the movies. Learn about magic and find out how good your knowledge is of the books written by J K Rowling.

• Join the most comprehensive tour visiting Harry Potter film locations in London
• Get a photo pushing a trolley through the platform wall at King's Cross Station
• See where the Knight Bus squeezed through the oncoming double decker buses in the third movie
• Walk in the footsteps of Robbie Coltraine and Daniel Radcliffe to the entrance of the pub in the first movie
• See the location used for the bank that is run by goblins (exterior only)
• 3.5 hour guided coach tour
• Professional guide
• Transport in an air-conditioned coach

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Harry Potter Film Location Bus Tour of London

Three-hour harry potter tour travelling around london by luxury coach.

Tour the muggle capital of London by luxury coach to see film locations used in the acclaimed Harry Potter films on an exciting 3-hour tour!

While traveling around the city by luxury coach, visit must-see fictional sites such as Platform 9 ¾ and Diagon Alley.

Hear insider gossip about the films from an expert guide, and discover the London landmarks that inspired the Harry Potter books and films to be made.

We also have a Harry Potter Muggles walking tour of London led by an enthusiastic tour leader covering similar ground that runs much more frequently than the bus tour.

Want to know more about Harry Potter locations in the London area? Check out our blog: Harry Potter attractions in and around London

Book Harry Potter Bus Tour tickets   Harry Potter Bus Tour highlights   Tour days & times   Bus Tour what to expect   Muggles Walking Tour  

Harry Potter Film Location Bus Tour of London highlights include

• Stops made at a number of locations used in the Harry Potter movies including the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley
• Photo opportunity at Kings Cross station - Platform 9¾
• Pass Number 12, Grimmauld Place
• Expert Harry Potter guide throughout
• 3-hr afternoon tour
• Transport by luxury coach

 Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tickets for Harry Potter Film Location Bus Tour in London

HARRY POTTER BUS TOUR OF LONDON

3-hr bus tour visiting top Harry Potter film locations in London + fish & chips meal

• Harry Potter bus tour of London in air-conditioned mini-coach • Expert guide • Meal at Poppie's Fish & Chips restaurant • London in your Pocket app access

HARRY POTTER FILM LOCATION BUS TOUR IN LONDON

3.5-hr bus tour visiting top Harry Potter film locations in London

Adult £32.50, child £21

• Harry Potter tour of London by luxury coach • Hear insider gossip about the films from an expert Harry Potter guide • Visit film locations like Diagon Alley & the Leaky Cauldron • Pose for pictures at Platform 9 ¾

Harry Potter Film Location Bus Tour London - tour detail

Harry Potter bus tour days of operation, duration and departure point

Tour departs Saturdays and some Wednesdays at 2pm.

Also other weekdays in school holidays/ half term. Check website for details.

Duration: around  3 hours

Departs: Victoria Embankment, Temple, London. Just to the left outside the entrance / exit of Temple Station.

Returns:  Kings Cross Station

Harry Potter bus tour - what to expect

Meet your guide in central London, and hop aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach for your tour of the capital’s best Harry Potter film locations.

As you travel, your guide will keep you entertained with tales of Harry Potter wizardry and also show off the familiar London attractions that inspired J.K. Rowling when she wrote her award-winning books.

Hear insider tales of how the films were made from your guide, and chat with fellow muggles in your group about magic and all-things Harry Potter as you see the sites.

Pass Number 12, Grimmauld Place, home of the Black family of wizards in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix .

Discover the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron featured in The Prisoner of Azkaban with a stop at Borough Market. Also pose for a photo outside other The Leaky Cauldron as seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at Leadenhall Market.

Stop at Millenium Bridge - see the famous bridge that was destroyed by flying demons in The Dark Blood Prince .

Head to Kings Cross Station to see fabled Platform 9 ¾ and pose for pictures in front of the sign as you imagine Harry pushing his trolley through the wall.

There will be plenty of opportunities to get off the bus, stretch your legs, take pictures and see the locations up-close too.

After three hours of exploring the magical world that Harry Potter lived in, your tour finishes at King’s Cross station in central London, and your guide will happily point you in the right direction for your on-going travel.

Harry Potter Walking Tour for Muggles in London

This tour is led by a highly enthusiastic tour guide who really knows their stuff!

All guides are dedicated Harry Potter fans and you can expect a lively knowledgeable tour where you will be free to dig their wealth of Harry Potter information and discover more about the books and films.

You will visit the real life atmospheric parts of London that inspired the author J.K. Rowling to write her novels: the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron pub, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic visitor’s entrance, Knockturn Alley and much more!

Harry Potter Walking Tour for Muggles in London included highlights

2-hour walk round the actual film locations in London for the Harry Potter film series

Including: entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and inspiration for Diagon Alley, medieval Goodwin's Court - inspiration for Knockturn Alley, Westminster Underground as used in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Ministry of Magic entrance at Great Scotland Yard and much more!

Enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable Harry Potter guide

Maximum of 15 people per tour

Family friendly, recommended for kids aged 7+

Morning and afternoon tours every day but Mondays

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HARRY POTTER WALKING TOUR FOR MUGGLES IN LONDON

Tour for Muggles - 2-hr walking tour in London visiting Harry Potter locations

Adult £18.25, child £16.25

• See the real-life inspirations for Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic • Learn more about Harry Potter and the filming of the movies from an expert guide • Choice of departure times available throughout the day • Small-group tour limited to 20 people ensures a personalized experience

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Harry Potter in London: The Top Harry Potter Filming Locations in London

Last updated: April 30, 2023 . Written by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

Jess and I are both fans of Harry Potter . Jess has already written the definitive guide to Harry Potter locations in Edinburgh and in Scotland , and on a recent trip to London we decided we should do the same for London.

Hence this post, which aims to be a comprehensive guide to finding Harry Potter in London, listing Harry Potter London filming locations, Harry Potter London walking tours and even the film studio where the majority of the Harry Potter films were shot!

Unlike Edinburgh, London was actually used as a filming location for many of the scenes from the Harry Potter movies, so you can visit actual sights that appear in the Harry Potter movies. Which is pretty cool!

Before reading further, be aware that this post does contain some minor spoilers for the Harry Potter movies and books. So if you’ve somehow not read the books or watched the films, now would be a good time to catch up. Otherwise, let’s wave our wands and get on with our guide to finding Harry Potter in London!

Which Harry Potter Movies were Filmed in London?

Every Harry Potter movie has scenes that were filmed in London. Locations range from Leadenhall Market (the entrance to Diagon Alley) through to Kings Cross Station (home of platform 9 3/4 and boarding point of the Hogwarts Express).

As you can imagine therefore, there are a lot of locations from the movies that you’ll find across the city, and our guide will help you do just that!

Guide to Finding Harry Potter in London

Below are some of our favourite places and ways to find Harry Potter in London, including the majority of the major filming locations for the Harry Potter movies.

Some of the locations will be instantly recognisable to fans, others might take a bit of imagination, but we think they’re all worth tracking down!

1. Walking Tour or Bus Tour of Harry Potter London Locations

One of the most popular ways to find Harry Potter in London, if you don’t want to figure it all out yourself (or don’t have the time to do so), is to take a guided  walking tour of the Harry Potter filming locations like this .

While this won’t include everything in the list below, it will include many of the highlights, and the guide will bring the locations to life with still images of the scenes and information on how it was transformed for the filming, to help you visualise everything better, and really see Harry Potter in London.

There are a few companies offering Harry Potter walking tours of London. This is a well rated Harry Potter walking tour option that covers many of the major Harry Potter locations in London, and is worth checking out.

If you’re thinking of getting a London Pass for your time in London, then we recommend checking out the Harry Potter tours offered by Brit Movie tour (the walking tour is currently free with the London Pass ) and London Walks (discounted with London Pass).

2. London Zoo – Reptile House

In the heart of Regent’s Park, a little way north of central London, is London Zoo – the world’s oldest scientific zoo. But you’re not here for history – you’re here to know what the Harry Potter connection is.

Well, of course, it was in the Reptile House at London Zoo that Harry sets a Burmese python free in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. This scene was filmed on location in the Reptile House, and the actual enclosure used is home to the zoo’s black mamba. Which you probably don’t want to try and set free. Note that whilst you do have to pay to get into London Zoo, you can get in for free if you have a London Pass .

3. Lambeth Bridge: The Knight Bus Bridge

Remember when Harry Potter takes the awesome triple decker night bus in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ? As well as handy features that you don’t get on other London buses, including beds, candles, instant hails and super-fast speeds, the Knight Bus is also able to compress itself so as to avoid muggle traffic.

In one notable scene, the Knight Bus squeezes itself between two standard double decker buses. And this scene takes place on Lambeth Bridge, which is the bridge upstream from Westminster Bridge.

4. Leadenhall Market: Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley

Whilst much of the Diagon Alley scenes were shot in a studio, a number of real life London locations were also used as Diagon Alley filming locations, and you can visit these quite easily.

The first of these Diagon Alley filming locations was Leadenhall market, a beautiful old covered market in the City of London, which actually dates from the 14th century, making it one of the oldest markets in the city.

Leadenhall Market was used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. More specifically, the door to an opticians shop in Bulls Head passage was used as the Leaky Cauldron entrance.

5. Borough Market: Also Diagon Alley!

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkhaban, the entrance to Diagon Alley’s Leaky Cauldron moved from the real world location of Leadenhall Market to Borough Market. Well, it is magical after all!

In the film, after his ride on the Knight Bus, Harry disembarks in Borough Market at what is in real life the “Chez Michele” flower shop, and walks into the Leaky Cauldron pub.

The remainder of the scenes for the Leaky Cauldron were filmed on a set at the Warner Bros Studio. While you’re at Borough Market though, pick up something to eat – there are lots of excellent food vendors here where you can get something to suit all palates!

6. Scotland Place: Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic

Whilst it is a bit tricky as a non-wizard to get into the Ministry of Magic, you can still visit the location in the films where magic wielders would enter this Ministry. This is found in Westminster, snuggled up against real-life government buildings, which seems appropriate.

The location is the intersection of Scotland Place and New Scotland Yard. In the movie Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince , Harry and Mr Weasley enter a phone box which serves as the entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Unfortunately, this phone box was just a prop and never existed at this location in real life.

Still, you can imagine it being there, and you’ll most likely spot some of London’s Harry Potter walking tours here.

7. Australia House: Harry Potter’s Gringotts Bank

Gringotts! Who wouldn’t want to visit a goblin run wizard bank with vaults guarded by a dragon? Well, sadly, that’s not quite possible. As it is, you can take a look at the building that was used for Gringotts – the grand Australia House, which sits on the Strand and was where the interior scenes of Gringotts were filmed.

Australia House, as the name hints, is home to the Australian High Commission, and unfortunately you can’t actually go inside. Still, you can look at it from the outside and know that just beyond the doors is a magical world of marble, chandeliers and goblins, which Harry visits in a number of movies, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and in the dramatic scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 .

8. Westminster Tube

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry and Mr. Weasley travel through Westminster tube station, with Mr. Weasley getting somewhat confounded by the Muggle ticket barriers at the station.

These scenes were filmed over a whole day at Westminster tube station, necessitating it being closed for the full day. Given how busy this station is, that must have caused quite the disruption!

9. The Millennium Bridge: The Harry Potter Bridge in London

The death eater chase sequence in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was filmed across a great many London locations, with shots including the River Thames and the London Eye .

Most memorable perhaps though is the sequence which has the Millennium Bridge being ripped apart and tossed into the river.

Thankfully, this was just a piece of movie magic, and the Millennium Bridge still stands, and it is a pedestrian footbridge which links St Paul’s Cathedral with the Tate Modern Museum.

Of course, when the first books were written this bridge didn’t actually exist, (it opened for the Millenium, as the name suggests), but it was in existence by the time the movies and later books were published.

10. Kings Cross: Harry Potter’s train station in London

How do you get to Hogwarts? Why, you take a train from Platform 9 and 3/4 at Kings Cross station of course! The scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets were filmed on location at Kings Cross station, actually between platforms four and five.

Of course, you’ll struggle to actually find a real Platform 9 and 3/4 at Kings Cross station today. For a long while there was a trolley located in the wall near platforms nine, however, as it became so popular, it was moved, and can now be found in the main concourse of Kings Cross station , next to a Harry Potter store .

You can have your photo taken pushing the trolley “through” the wall, although be aware that as this is probably the most famous Harry Potter location in London, queues can be lengthy! Lines can be 1 hour to 2 hours long to take a photo so be prepared.

Don’t panic if you don’t get your shot here though, if you happen to visit the Warner Bros Studio tour (see below), they have a row of trolleys stuck in walls, just ready for you to get the perfect photo!

11. St. Pancras

Those film makers are tricky folks. When Harry arrives at “Kings Cross” to catch the Hogwarts train, the exterior shots are actually of St. Pancras, which just happens to look a bit nicer.

St. Pancras was also where the magical Ford Anglia takes to the skies in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . It’s just next door to Kings Cross, so worth the wander across.

12. Claremont Square, Islington: Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix HQ

Whilst you’re in the Kings Cross area, you might want to take the ten minute walk up to Claremont Square.

This was the setting for 12 Grimmauld Place, which any Harry Potter fan will of course recognise as being the home of Sirius Black, and the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix & Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 .

13. Piccadilly Circus

Continuing with  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 , Piccadilly Circus was a key location in the film when Ron, Hermione, and Harry narrowly avoided being hit by a London bus.

Piccadilly circus is of course a hugely busy and well known location, which made for a challenging real world filming location. Definitely a must on your tour of Harry Potter filming locations in London!

14. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Whilst not a filming location, the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play is a very popular attraction for Harry Potter fans in London.

This has been showing in London’s west end since 2016 at the Palace Theatre. It has since expanded to locations around the world, including Broadway in New York.

The play is set nineteen years after the events of the final movie in the series, and tells the story of Harry Potter as an adult, and his son Albus, who is just starting at Hogwarts. The play is told over two parts, each of which is over 2.5 hours long. It is recommended that you book tickets for both parts consecutively.

The show has won multiple awards and is hugely popular, making tickets tricky to come by. If this is on your to-do list, you will definitely want to book your tickets in advance, which you can do on the official site here .

15.  House of MinaLima

The House of MinaLima is a gallery which showcases a lot of the graphic art that features in the Harry Potter world. So whilst this also isn’t a filming location, it is definitely worth a visit.

MinaLima is the the design team made up of Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima. They started collaborating in 2002, and were responsible for creating the graphic style that featured in all the Harry Potter movies, as well as the later Fantastic Beasts movies. They have also worked on pieces for the Wizarding World theme park.

They have opened their gallery in SoHo, London, as a gallery where you can explore some of the art they created. It’s free to visit, and they also run free guided tours (no booking required) on Mondays and Tuesday.

See more about MinaLima and their opening hours, here .

16. The Real Birthplace of Harry Potter

If you search for the birthplace of Harry Potter, you will come up with a range of locations. There’s even a cafe in Edinburgh which has long claimed to be the birthplace of Harry Potter.

Thankfully, the rumours about where Harry Potter was born, or at least, was first penned, were laid to rest by JK Rowling herself. In 2020, she stated that she first put pen to paper on the first Harry Potter book in a private flat near Clapham Junction train station. You’ll find this in the district of Battersea, London.

Currently there is nothing to mark this flat, which is above some shops on a high street. You can see the location here on Google Maps. Eagle eyed fans will also notice that a nearby lane is called “Severus Rd”, which may be the inspiration for the Professor of Potions first name.

It’s not really worth the visit, but hey, if you are a true fan wanting to tick off all the locations, be my guest.

17. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter

Last on our list of Harry Potter filming locations in London is the Warner Bros Studio, home of the Warner Bros Studio Tour . This is actually a little way outside the city, near Watford Junction, but as it’s such a fabulous place to visit we definitely wanted to include it in our list. If you only do one thing related to Harry Potter in London, make it this.

This film studio was where all eight of the Harry Potter films were actually filmed, and they have retained a great many of the sets, clothing, and props from the movies. You can visit the Great Hall, the railway station, numerous filming locations from inside Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, and even Diagon Alley.

You’ll learn many of the secrets of how the films were made, have the opportunity to drink Butterbeer, and generally get all the Harry Potter magic you could imagine. There are also places to stop and eat and a giant gift shop full of all things Harry Potter.

As I said, if you only do one thing on this list of Harry Potter things to do in London, we definitely recommend making it this one – we really enjoyed our visit and learning all about how the films were made.

The visit lasts for about three hours and is largely self-guided, so you can take as much or little time as you like. There’s lots to see and do though, so we’d suggest three hours is a good amount to plan for, not including travel time.

Speaking of travel time, you have a number of options for getting to and buying tickets for the Warner Bros Studio London Tour.

The easiest option is just to book a tour from central London . This handles all your return transport from central London as well as admission entry to the Warner Bros Studio itself. See prices and book your trip here .

Alternatively, you can make your own way to the studio. Before you do that, you have to buy tickets in advance as tickets are not available on site. Also be aware that the tour times can book up well in advance, so advance booking is essential.

You have a couple of options for getting to the Harry Potter studio tour from London: you can drive yourself, or you can take public transportation.

If you are driving yourself or taking public transport, you’ll need to book your ticket directly on the official website . Then if you are driving, it is free to park at the studio as long as you already have your booking confirmation.

If you are taking public transport to the Warner Bros Studio Tour, the easiest (and cheapest) way is to get to Euston station in London and then take the train to Watford Junction.

From Watford Junction train station there’s a regular shuttle bus to the studio which takes around fifteen minutes, and at time of writing, costs £2.50 return.

If you have an Oyster Card or contactless payment card you can use this to travel from central London on any train departing from London Euston that stops at Watford Junction.

See our guide to buying and using the Oyster card in London , and our guide to paying for public transport in London for more on that.

Note that the Oyster card cannot be used beyond Watford Junction so don’t go any further!

Again, if you’d prefer to not have to figure out the transport yourself, you can book a tour that includes both your studio tickets and your transport from central London.

We’d suggest this tour which is well reviewed and includes your entry fee and return shuttle bus transport. This is not too much more expensive than doing it all yourself and is certainly hassle free.

You can read more about visiting the studio and tips for making the most of your day in our guide to taking a Harry Potter Studio Tour .

Map of Harry Potter London Locations

To help you out with planning your route around all these locations, we’ve put together a map of all the key Harry Potter filming locations in London. This map has all the Harry Potter filming locations we know of except the film studio, which is a little out of town, but if you click here you can see everything on Google Maps.

Where to Stay in London

London has a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from hostels through to self catered apartments and seriously upscale hotels.

There’s something to suit every budget, with en-suite double rooms starting from around $80 a night. Here are some tips for getting the best deal on your accommodation, whatever your budget.

Our favourite way to find the best deals on accommodation is booking.com. They’re easy to use, usually have the best prices, and have everything from hotels to apartments.  Here are their London listings  for you to take a look.

For examples of properties at different price points that are centrally located, here are some options:

• The Walrus Bar and Hostel  – A well reviewed centrally located hostel
• The Z hotel in Shoreditch  – excellent value in a lively and popular part of London with great dining options
• The  Resident Victoria Hotel  – a well reviewed and centrally located hotel offering excellent value for money
• The Savoy  – true luxury as close to the city centre as you can get!

If you prefer an apartment, then we recommend either  Plum Guide  or  Vrbo .

Plum Guide carefully curate their listings so their options tend to be of a very high quality whilst still being available at a range of price points. We’ve stayed at a number of their properties around the world, and you can see our  review of the Plum Guide here . See their  listings for London here .

If you can’t find what you want from the above choices, or you want some new options to try out, we wrote a whole post on the  best alternatives to AirBnB  which you should check out!

Between these options, you should find the best prices and places to stay for your trip, as well as a good selection of reviews and feedback to help you make an informed decision.

We also have a complete guide to where to stay in London . That has over 60 recommendations for where to stay across a number of areas in London for all budgets. It also has tips on which neighbourhoods to stay in and things to know before booking a property. Well worth a read.

Further Reading For Your London Visit

So now you’re fully equipped to find all the best locations for Harry Potter in London! Of course, there’s more to do in London (and the UK!), and with that in mind, here’s a handy reading list to help you get more out of your stay. With everything from tips on how to get around to full itineraries on the days you’re not tracking down wizards, these resources should help make your trip perfect!

• We have a guide to all the best Harry Potter filming locations in the UK if you want to find some more spots to visit
• A Two Day London Itinerary to help you see all the highlights of London. There’s also a 1 day version if you’re short on time, and both a 3 day and a six day itinerary if you’re here for longer
• Our detailed packing list for London , to help you prepare for your trip
• Our guide to buying and using the London Oyster Card , and our guide to public transport in London to help you get around without spending too much money
• My tips for finding the best Photography Locations in London
• Our full review of the London Pass to help you decide if this can save you money on your visit to London
• We have detailed guides to visiting the Tower of London and the London Eye which includes information on planning your visit and how to save money on these popular attractions
• We have a complete guide to where to stay in London , with over 60 recommendations across all the main areas in London we recommend.
• A guide to Things to Do in Kensington , London, in case you wanted to focus more on a specific region of the city
• A review of a one day walking tour in London , should you want a guided tour
• Our detailed itinerary for  two weeks in the UK , should you want to have London as the start of a bigger adventure. We also have a one week UK itinerary for a slightly shorter visit.
• Jess’s detailed guide to finding Harry Potter in Edinburgh , to keep your Potter hunt alive! We also have a guide to the top Harry Potter filming locations in Scotland .
• Thoughts on taking a day trip from London, taking in Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds
• And another day trip from London, this time to Oxford in a day
• A guide to driving Scotland’s epic North Coast 500 , as well as accommodation options on the North Coast 500
• The Eyewitness Travel Guide to London , which has all sorts of information within, including more itineraries and ideas for your trip
• Rick Steve’s London  guide, the #1 bestseller on Amazon for UK travel guides, and always an excellent source of relevant information

And that sums up our guide to our favourite Harry Potter filming locations in London! Have you visited any of these, or any other Harry Potter sites in England? Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

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Claire says

11th October 2023 at 6:48 pm

this detailed post was so amazing! first time in london and this really helped me a lot as a harry potter fan.

Laurence Norah says

12th October 2023 at 1:23 am

Thanks very much Claire, enjoying exploring London’s Harry Potter locations 🙂

Sandra Tracey says

27th March 2022 at 11:14 pm

Very helpful for anyone wanting to see as many places as possible on a short visit. Another small correction: the snake Harry frees is a Boa Constrictor from Brazil, rather than a python from Burma.

28th March 2022 at 10:10 am

Thanks very much! So the book version definitely has a Boa Constrictor from Brazil, but in the films this is replaced with a Burmese Python. If you listen to the dialog in the film, Harry asks the snake if he misses his family in Burma, and the label refers to his habitat being in SE Asia. I’m not sure why this was changed for the film as it seems a strange detail to change, but there we are! Maybe the producers preferred the look of a Burmese Python?

All the best

Jackie Rolf says

11th February 2022 at 12:50 am

Really enjoyed your post, a useful summary! Have you got a similar one for Oxford, given the variety of scenes shot in different places there?

Just a couple of suggested corrections –

1) Australia House is the Australian High Commission in London in real life, not an Embassy, as Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, all of whose diplomatic missions are therefore known as High Commissions;

2) You state that the Millennium Bridge in London did not exist when the Harry Potter books were written, but it certainly was when the Half-Blood Prince was published in 2005 – as the name suggests, the bridge was opened in the Millennium year, 2000.

16th February 2022 at 2:56 pm

Thanks for your comment, glad you enjoyed the post! Also, thanks for your two points, I’ve amended the post accordingly 🙂 In terms of a post for Oxford, that is on my to-do list as we have visited all the locations in the city. However, for now, you will find most of them referenced in our guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK .

Thanks again!

10th May 2019 at 5:56 pm

Thanks for this! Exactly outlined all questions in my mind and well-navigated with all useful links. I am planning for a week travel and it’s all here, so I can make the best of my short period travel.

11th May 2019 at 8:44 pm

Thanks Levi – enjoy!

Kat Joy says

12th October 2017 at 5:46 am

I just wanted to share how useful I have found your articles and blog. I am planning a trip for the end of the month to England and Scotland. All your blogs were informational, well organized, and became exactly what I needed to plan my trip!

Laurence says

12th October 2017 at 8:54 am

Thanks very much Kat, that’s lovely to hear! Have a wonderful trip 😀

World Traveler says

1st August 2017 at 9:18 am

That’s so sweet and amazing article! I can already imagine myself there. Absolute favorite post

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Meeting point.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure at Westminster Station , exit 1, London SW1A 2JR

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Daily at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm (Jan – Dec)

Live guide speaks

Max group size, tour operator.

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14 days  or more before start: full refund less 5% booking fees. 48 hours or more before start: 50% refund . After that time or no-show: no refund .

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Film series

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Along with real-life locations that are mentioned in the Harry Potter books , many of London’s winding streets and long-standing buildings created the perfect magical settings for the big screen.

On this tour you will be sure to see:

Old Scotland Yard – Anybody who has seen Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will recognise this building. This is the location of the visitor entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Harry comes here with Mr Weasley ahead of his hearing.

Kings Cross Station – Here you can attempt to push your trolley through the magic wall that brings you to Platform 9 ¾. It’s the perfect photo opportunity.

Leadenhall – This location shows up in  Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . It is where we see the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron , which in real life is an optician. You can find it at 42 Bull’s Head Passage .

Lambeth Bridge – It’s here that we witnessed the true magical capabilities of the Knight Bus in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Hurtling along this bridge it met two oncoming double-deckers. But after pulling a few levers, it was easily able to squeeze in between them.

Millennium bridge, River Thames and Views of Tower Bridge .

The Harry Potter London Locations Film Tour lets you see the magical side of London . It is a fun and easy way to experience the Wizarding World.  On top of that, it’s suitable for wizards and witches of all ages! So get your wand at the ready and book now!

Locations (8)

1. westminster station, 2. scotland place / ministry of magic.

Find the location used as the entrance to the  Ministry of Magic  in Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix.

3. Lambeth Bridge / The Knight Bus

Discover where the  Knight Bus  squeezed through the oncoming double-decker buses in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

4. Millennium Bridge / Death Eater Attack on London

5. Borough Market / Entrance to the Leaky Cauldron

You remember the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron? You will find that at Borough Market, although the actual location used stands as a florist shop.

6. Tower Bridge

7. Leadenhall Market / The Leaky Cauldron

Walk in the footsteps of Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltraine) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) to the entrance of the  Leaky Cauldron .

8. King's Cross Station / Platform 9¾

Push your trolley through the wall at  Platform 9¾.

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Last Updated on 30 November, 2023

London, a city steeped in history and brimming with enchanting secrets, serves as a magical backdrop for one of the most beloved wizarding tales of all time – Harry Potter.

Yes, so whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, embarking on a Harry Potter tour in London promises an enchanting journey through the mystical world created by J.K. Rowling.

From iconic film locations to hidden gems that inspired the series, these tours offer an immersive experience for Potterheads of all ages. You can do everything from a Harry Potter-style photoshoot to doing a day trip out of London to do Warner Bros Studio Harry Potter Tour .

Below, let’s delve into the enchanting realm of Harry Potter with our guide to the best Harry Potter tours in London, where every street corner holds a touch of magic.

The Best Harry Potter Tours In London

Note that if you are travelling with families kids go for free on some tours. Also, many of these tours are walking tours so be sure you have the best shoes for London . For additional tips see our guide on how to pack for London whether summer or winter .

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour

Duration: 2 Hours

Embark on the Original Harry Potter Locations tour of London, guided through Soho to iconic spots like Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square . Get your dose of movie trivia and put your knowledge to the test with a fun quiz at the end of the tour.

This tour is a must-do for all ages, featuring famous London landmarks on screen, including St. Paul’s Cathedral and London Bridge. Join your guide at Southwark Viewpoint near Southwark Cathedral, get sorted into your Hogwarts house, and dive into an interactive experience.

Explore Diagon Alley’s entrance, the Leaky Cauldron, and more while competing with other houses. The tour concludes at the Palace Theatre, home to the Cursed Child. Dress comfortably and prepare for a magical adventure.

London Harry Potter Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

Join this family-friendly Harry Potter tour , where you’ll uncover London’s hidden gems used as filming locations in Harry Potter. With an expert guide by your side, you’ll gain access to insider information and movie trivia not found in guidebooks.

Plus, it’s a great choice for families as kids go free . Say goodbye to getting lost in central London crowds while discovering the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The adventure begins at Platform 9¾ King’s Cross and concludes just a short walk from London Bridge Station.

Harry Potter In London Private Tour

Price: £69.87

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this private London tour tailor-made for wizarding fans. Perfect for families with complimentary tickets for kids, this magical tour unveils over 10 London locations used in the filming of Harry Potter movies.

Let your guide lead you through the City of London, ensuring you won’t lose your way. Don’t forget to strike a pose at Platform 9¾ for memorable photos. Experience London through the eyes of Harry Potter, visiting more than 10 film locations, all with the expert insights of your guide.

It’s a fantastic choice for families, as kids go free! We begin at The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ and conclude just a short 5-minute stroll from London Bridge Station.

Harry Potter London Film Locations Bus Tour 

Price: £32.50

Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of Harry Potter with our London filming locations tour . Travel in style aboard a luxury coach as you explore iconic sites like Number 12, Grimmauld Place, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9¾.

Listen to captivating tales from the expert Harry Potter guide, providing insider insights into the film’s creation and visits to significant locations that inspired J.K. Rowling’s epic series. This Harry Potter tour by luxury coach offers a unique experience to immerse yourself in the wizarding world while discovering London landmarks that influenced the beloved novels.

Begin your cinematic adventure in central London , where you’ll meet your knowledgeable guide and board the luxurious coach. Throughout your journey, enjoy entertaining commentary with a Potter twist, allowing you to see J.K. Rowling’s world in a new light. Pass by Muggle London sites that inspired the author’s creation of the wizarding universe.

As you traverse the city, gain behind-the-scenes knowledge about the film’s production, engage with fellow Muggles, and reminisce about your favourite scenes. Catch a glimpse of Number 12, Grimmauld Place, Sirius Black’s family home in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” which became a sanctuary for Harry and his allies.

Drive through Diagon Alley, where Harry purchased his magical school supplies, and spot the Leaky Cauldron, a beloved wizarding pub. Your final destination is King’s Cross Station, where you’ll visit the mysterious Platform 9¾. Relive the moment when Harry Potter launched himself through the platform portal to board the Hogwarts Express. Your tour concludes here, allowing you to capture the perfect picture to cherish.

Harry Potter Location By Boat Tour

Duration: 2 Hours 30 minutes

Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter on this captivating tour of London , where you’ll explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems while indulging in magical quizzes and spells guided by an expert. With a Harry Potter-themed twist, you’ll discover some of London’s most renowned sights, all while enjoying an immersive experience. Your adventure culminates with a delightful glide down the River Thames for a fresh perspective of the city.

Along the way, engage in quizzes, games, and trivia, ensuring that every Harry Potter enthusiast is entertained. Each tour concludes at King’s Cross , the very place where Harry embarked on his journey into the wizarding world.

Immerse yourself in the magic of this small-group tour, offering a personalized and intimate exploration of the city’s enchanting corners.

London Harry Potter Walking Tour

Duration: 2 Hours 

Embark on a magical 2-hour Harry Potter walking tour in London and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of wizardry and witchcraft. Relive your favorite moments at filming locations featured in the Harry Potter movies, including the iconic Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic.

Along the way, you’ll pass by renowned London landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, and the Leadenhall Market , while your knowledgeable guide shares insider facts and trivia about the beloved books and films.

London Outdoor Escape Game: Harry Potter Movie Locations(Self-guided)

Duration: 3 Hours 

Price: £10.50

Calling all Potterheads! Embark on a magical quest through London with this interactive game that combines your love for Harry Potter with exploration. Gather your party of up to four fellow enthusiasts and set off on a captivating adventure that guides you to iconic Harry Potter locations across the city.

You can take your time, exploring at your own pace, while the app provides you with fascinating facts and behind-the-scenes narratives. Available in both English and French, this is the perfect activity for Potterheads visiting London. Access the game from your smartphone and enjoy a private and interactive experience.

This quest is a thrilling challenge where you’ll follow clues and solve puzzles to uncover hidden places and untold stories. Simply head to the starting point, open the app, and receive your first clue. As you progress, each clue leads you seamlessly from one location to the next, eliminating the need for maps, GPS, or a guide.

When you successfully solve a clue, you unlock the secret story of that place, adding an extra layer of enchantment to your journey. There’s no rush, as the tour typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but you have the flexibility to finish it at your own pace. Upon purchasing the quest, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to begin. Head to the starting point, and let the adventure unfold.

Muggle’s Guide To Harry Potter Walking Tour

Experience the enchanting side of London that often goes unnoticed by muggles on this captivating walking tour of Harry Potter filming locations . Venture beyond the usual tourist hotspots and delve into the real-life settings brought to life in the cinematic adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter novels.

Your journey will take you to iconic spots like King’s Cross’s Platform 9 3/4, the elusive Leaky Cauldron entrance, and locations believed to have inspired the magical realms of Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley, among other beloved wizarding destinations.

This walking tour offers an extraordinary perspective of London, as seen through the eyes of “The Boy Who Lived.” Immerse yourself in the wizarding world as you explore the city’s Harry Potter filming sites, gaining insights into the movies and the inspirations that shaped J.K. Rowling’s literary masterpieces.

Harry Potter Night Tour

Join the original Harry Potter locations walking tour in London for an enchanting experience. Begin your journey by getting sorted into your Hogwarts house and putting your Potter knowledge to the test with trivia questions. Explore iconic London neighborhoods like Soho , Covent Garden, and Trafalgar Square, each with its own fascinating showbiz history.

Follow in the magical footsteps (or broom steps) of beloved Hogwarts students, actors, and screenwriters as you immerse yourself in the cinematic world of London. Your guide, a true movie enthusiast, will regale you with intriguing film trivia. Be ready to join teams and participate in the Silverscreen Quiz to showcase your movie expertise and win fabulous prizes in various games along the way.

Discover the sites that inspired a wide range of movies, from classics and silent films to Bond, Marvel, and romantic comedies. See London through the eyes of Harry Potter on this 2-hour adventure through the city’s cinematic history.

Black Taxi Private Harry Potter Tour

Price: £341.50

Embark on a private London cab tour that traces the magical footsteps of Harry Potter and other beloved characters from the film series. Enjoy the comfort of your own private black taxi with a knowledgeable Harry Potter expert serving as your guide and driver.

Explore a plethora of locations that were featured in various Harry Potter films, including “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Witness the enchanting Diagon Alley, the iconic Knight Bus bridge, Platform 9¾, and numerous other bewitching sites while your driver shares captivating Potter trivia.

Each black taxi can accommodate up to five passengers at a flat rate, making it an exclusive and convenient choice for your magical adventure. This private tour offers morning and afternoon options and includes pick-up and drop-off at central London hotels, ensuring a seamless and enchanting experience.

There you have it, London’s best Harry Potter tours to complement your London itinerary, whether in the city for one day , 2 days , or even 4 days .

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Direct Bus To & From Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter

Our bus to Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter departs every day from London Victoria and Baker Street. It also departs from King’s Cross Station on selected dates. This is a hassle-free way of getting to the Harry Potter Studio Tour from London. Depart London on a branded bus with one of the Harry Potter movies showing onboard. And after enjoying your Studio Tour, take the return bus back to London.

Your pick-up time from London should be 2 hours before your entry time to the Studio Tour

Bus Transfer:

• Enjoy a return bus transfer to and from the Warner Bros Studio Tour
• Choose from two convenient pickup points in London departing every day. The bus also departs on certain days from King’s Cross Station
• Travel on a branded bus and watch a Harry Potter movie as you travel to the Studio Tour
• Take the return bus to London after your Studio Tour visit
• Available every day, with departures in the morning, afternoon and evening
• To use this service customers must have tickets booked prior to visiting the studios. Entry tickets cannot be purchased on the day at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Bus Schedule:

You can see all available dates and timings on the booking form. Entry to Warner Brother Studio Tours should be 2 hours after pick up time.

Departure points (London Victoria or Baker Street):

• London Victoria: Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road SW1W 9SH
• Baker Street: Dorset Square, Bus Stop S on Gloucester Place, NW1 5AL (near Baker Street Station)

This transfer runs for the following Studio Entrance times:

• 9:00am Entrance (departs 7:30am, check-in closes 7:15am)
• 10:00am Entrance (departs 8:00am, check-in closes 7:45am)
• 10:30am Entrance (departs 8:30am, check-in closes 8:15am)
• 11:00am Entrance (departs 9:00am, check-in closes 8:45am)
• 11:30am Entrance (departs 9:30am, check-in closes 9:15am)
• 12:00pm Entrance (departs 10:00am, check-in closes 9:45am)
• 12:30am Entrance (departs 10:30am, check-in closes 10:15am)
• 1:00pm Entrance (departs 11:00am, check-in closes 10:45am)
• 2:00pm Entrance (departs 12:00pm, check-in closes 11:45am)
• 3:00pm Entrance (departs 1:00pm, check-in closes 12:45pm)
• 4:00pm Entrance (departs 2:00pm, check-in closes 1:45pm)
• 5:00pm Entrance (departs 3:00pm, check-in closes 2:45pm)
• 6:00pm Entrance (departs 4:00pm, check-in closes 3:45pm)

Return times:

• 9:00am Entrance (departs studio 13:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 3:00pm)
• 10:00am Entrance (departs studio 2:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 4:00pm)
• 10:30am Entrance (departs studio 3pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 4:30pm)
• 11:00am Entrance (departs studio 3:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 5:00pm)
• 11:30am Entrance (departs studio 4pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 5:30pm)
• 12:00pm Entrance (departs studio 4:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 6:00pm)
• 12:30pm Entrance (departs studio 5pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 6:00pm)
• 1:00pm Entrance (departs studio 5:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 7:00pm)
• 2:00pm Entrance (departs studio 6:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 8:00pm)
• 3:00pm Entrance (departs studio 7:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 9:00pm)
• 4:00pm Entrance (departs studio 8:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 10:00pm)
• 5:00pm Entrance (departs studio 9:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx. 11:00pm)
• 6:00pm Entrance (departs studio 10:30pm, arrives in Victoria at approx.12:00 midnight)

King’s Cross Departures:

The bus is also available on select dates with departures from King’s Cross Station – Pancras Road, Bus Stop T, NW1 2SD. You can view available dates on the booking form.

King’s Cross Departure Times:

• 11:30am entrance: arrive at King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T at 9:15am for 9:30am departure (Mon – Sat)
• 1:30pm entrance: arrive at King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T at 11:15am for 11:30am departure (Daily)
• 3:30pm entrance: arrive at King’s Cross Station, Pancras Road, Bus Stop T at 1:15pm for 1:30pm departure (Daily)

King’s Cross Return Times:

• 11:30am entrance: bus leaves the studio at 4:00pm and arrives at St Pancras International at approximately 5:30pm
• 1:30pm entrance: bus leaves the studio 6:00pm and arrives at King’s Cross Station at approximately 7:30pm
• 3:30pm entrance: bus leaves the studio at 8:00pm and arrives at St Pancras International at approximately 9:30pm
• Entrance tickets to Warner Bros Studio Tour are not included. You must book tickets to the Studio Tour in advance in order to use this service. If you would like to book a bus transfer that also includes tickets see here >>>
• Please note that you must take the departure & return bus that corresponds to your entry time
• You can cancel your booking and receive a full refund up to 72 hours before your time of travel
• A fee is charged for infants aged 3 & 4 for transportation only as they require a seat on the bus. Infants 2 years and under require a ticket although they are free. Entry to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is free for children 4 years and under
• Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day

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Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour

Explore the magical world of Harry Potter with our immersive half-day walking tour through the charming streets of London. Immerse yourself in the Harry Potter film series as you visit up to 18 real-life locations that served as the backdrop for iconic scenes in the Harry Potter books and films. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard on this enchanting half-day, Harry Potter-themed walking tour of London. Visit filming locations locations and discover the inspiration behind the sites, as our expert guide brings the magic to life.

Led by our knowledgeable guide, uncover the secrets behind the filming locations and gain insight into the inspiration that brought the wizarding world to life. This spellbinding experience is a must for avid Potter fans seeking to follow in the footsteps of the world's most famous wizard. Join us on a journey where fiction becomes reality, and the magic of Harry Potter comes alive in the heart of London.

Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX, UK

Meet your guide at the Sir Winston Churchill statue, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3JX. The nearest underground station is Westminster, serviced by the Jubilee, Circle, and District Lines.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.

Uncover many of the real-life locations that inspired some of the most iconic locations in the Harry Potter film series . With an itinerary that will see you visiting up to 18 of the real-life film locations, this promises to be a spellbinding experience for intrepid Potter fans. You'll pass Westminster Tube Station , as seen in The Order of the Phoenix , used by Harry and Mr Weasley on their way to the Ministry of Magic. On the corner of Great Scotland Yard , you'll discover the exteriors used for the Ministry of Magic during filming for the Polyjuice potion scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , as well as the location of the red telephone box used to enter the ministry. You'll also have the chance to stand on the very spot where the Death Eaters and Fenrir Greyback destroyed the famous Millennium Bridge , and also visit Trafalgar Square , where the Death Eaters again wreaked further havoc on London in the opening scenes of The Half-Blood Prince.

Our next stop sees us visit the real-life locations that inspired Diagon Alley, including Godwin's Court , a narrow alley featuring rows of 17th-century terraced houses, and Cecil's Court , which inspired the famous shops of Diagon Alley. In Borough Market , London's oldest food market, you'll see one of the two locations used as the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron and also where, in The Prisoner of Azkaban , Harry disembarked from his frantic journey on the Knight Bus. Our tour concludes at Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station , where you can try and make your way to Hogwarts and visit the Harry Potter Shop next door.

London King’s Cross Train Station

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tour Starts: 9:00 am, Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, SW1P 3JX (meeting time 8:45 am)
• Tour Ends: 12:00 pm, Platform 9 3/4, King's Cross Train Station
• Tour Starts: 2:00 pm, Sir Winston Churchill Statue, Parliament Square, SW1P 3JX (meeting time 1:45 pm)
• Tour Ends: 5:00 pm, Platform 9 3/4, King's Cross Train Station
• Days of operation: Apr-Mar: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat except 24-26 December
• This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
• Parts of this tour require guests to have a valid travel card /Oyster card (not included) for travel in Zone 1 on the London Underground
• Please note that face coverings are required when travelling on the London Underground (unless exempt)
• Guests are encouraged to bring their own face coverings. Spare disposable masks are available at check-in
• Guests will be provided with personal audio headsets so social distancing can be maintained when listing to the live commentary
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The Top 15 Must-Visit Harry Potter Filming Locations In London

Posted on Last updated: November 13, 2021

Every Harry Potter fan knows that a trip to England’s capital means visiting some of the most famous Harry Potter movie locations.

After all, the iconic movie saga was shot all over England, with some of the most famous scenes taking place in London.

Living in London I don’t often head out to do touristy things, but occasionally when friends from Italy are visiting or the sun is out, I love to head out and explore London!

In preparation for visiting the Warner Bros Studio in London (where they have some of the sets and behind the scenes of the Harry Potter movies) me and my flatmate did a Harry Potter movie marathon (it only took us three days after all) and decided to venture around London to see some of the movie locations in person.

In this guide I’ve listed some of the must visit Harry Potter filming locations in London, that you can easily see by yourself. These Harry Potter London sites will make you feel like you’re in the movies!

• 1 Harry Potter Tours London
• 2.1 The London Zoo
• 2.2 Leadenhall Market (Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Scene, London)
• 2.3 Lambeth Bridge London
• 2.4 Borough Market Harry Potter
• 2.5 Kings Cross Station (Harry Potter’s road to Hogwarts)
• 2.6 Westminster Tube
• 2.7 Scotland Place (Harry Potter’s entrance to the Ministry of Magic)
• 2.8 St Pancras (Harry Potter’s Kings Cross Station Scene)
• 2.9 Claremont Square (Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix headquarters)
• 2.10 Piccadilly Circus
• 2.11 Australia House: Gringotts Bank London
• 2.12 Charing Cross Road
• 2.13 St Paul’s Cathedral
• 2.14 Millenium Bridge
• 3.1 Cecil Court
• 3.2 Goodwin’s Court
• 4.1 Clayton Hotel
• 4.2 Hilton in Angel
• 4.3 SoHostel – Budget Accommodation
• 5.1 Christ Church
• 5.2 Bodleian Library
• 5.3 New College

Me and Laura at Hogwarts! (the one in the Warner Bros Studios anyway)

Harry Potter Tours London

If you follow the locations I’ve listed in this article you’ll be able to see all the main Harry Potter highlights in London.

However if you prefer to have someone take you around and tell you more about the movies and locations you can do a tour.

There are a variety of great tours to choose from depending on your preference. If you’d like to stay active and see many other sites along the way, then a Harry Potter walking tour is right up your alley.

If you want to do something a little different, seeing a little bit extra and while taking in some stunning sites from the canal, then a Harry Potter boat tour is a great idea!

Whether you take a tour or venture to all the best Harry Potter places in London on your own, you’re sure to have a great time.

Click here to book your Harry Potter filming locations tour in London!

Golden hour over the London Eye and Westminster in London, UK

However, once you see all the locations dotted around London, one tour you simply must take is the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio tour .

In the studio tour, you’ll see all the sets, props and costumes used in the Harry Potter movies. You’ll also get the chance to step into the Gryffindor common room and walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter himself.

You’ll walk part of the famed Diagon alley location and see the storefronts so prevalent in the movies. Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Flourish and Blotts, and Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes are all still standing for you to investigate.

You’re guaranteed no less than 4-hours in the studio, which makes for plenty of time to explore and take photos. This is one of the must-visit Harry Potter sites in London!

Click here to book your visit to the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios!

Me in 2015 visiting the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios

Harry Potter film locations in London

Visiting recognisable locations from the Harry Potter films is a must-do for any Harry Potter fan! Here are a few of the locations you simply can’t miss in London!

The London Zoo

Featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , the London Zoo is located just north of central London, and is the oldest scientific zoo in the world.

In 1831, the animals from the Tower of London Menagerie were transferred to the zoo’s collection, and from there the zoo grew immensely.

In 1847, it was opened to the public so that Londoners and tourists alike could appreciate the magnificence of the lovely creatures.

The Reptile House located in the zoo is where Harry set the Burmese python free. The enclosure used in the film is now home to a black mamba.

You can expect to pay a small entry fee for access to the London Zoo, but I recommend you purchase London Zoo tickets online , as you’ll get a discounted rate.

Click here for the exact location.

Harry Potter and the Dursleys at London Zoo in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

Leadenhall Market (Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Scene, London)

Many of the Diagon Alley scenes were shot in the Warner Bros. Studio, however, there are a few that were shot in other filming locations around the city. One of the most easily accessible of these is the Leadenhall Market.

It’s an old covered market in London city that dates back to the 14th century and has an incredible amount of history, as well as being one of the most Instagrammable places in London .

Look for the optician’s shop in Bulls Head passage. This is the location that was used as the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron London in the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone .

Leadenhall Market in London, UK

Lambeth Bridge London

Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge that crosses the River Thames.

The bridge was once a suspension bridge, but its safety was fairly questionable and was used mainly as a pedestrian bridge. It was then rebuilt as a road bridge in 1928.

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Harry takes the triple-decker Knight Bus when he runs away from home after making his aunt fly away (remember that scene? That was a good one).

There is a scene where the Knight Bus squeezes in between two double-decker buses, which was filmed on Lambeth Bridge.

It’s one of the less popular Harry Potter sights in London but is still well worth the visit! You’ll find it just upstream from Westminster Bridge in London.

The Knight Bus squeezing between two red London buses in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Borough Market Harry Potter

Borough Market has a buzzing atmosphere that gives you a sense of the British culture so deeply embedded in the lives of Londoners. Walking through the many passageways and in between the stalls is a real adventure!

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Diagon Alley’s entrance to the Leaky Cauldron moved from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market.

Find what is now the Chez Michele flower shop to see where Harry enters the Leaky Cauldron pub in the movie. While walking through the Borough Market, be sure to take your time and browse the stalls.

There’s a wonderful selection of delicious food and interesting trinkets for sale that would be a shame to miss, it’s one of my favourite street food markets in London .

One of the fresh fruit and vegetables stalls at Borough Market, London

Kings Cross Station (Harry Potter’s road to Hogwarts)

Kings Cross Station is one of the main train stations in London. The station opened in 1852 and had to expand a few times in the 19th century to accommodate all the unexpected traffic.

Visit the famous platform 9 and ¾ location to discover exactly how Harry got to Hogwarts.

The scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone , as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , were both filmed at Kings Cross Station between platform 4 and 5 (not 9 and 10)!

You can’t visit the exact platform without a valid train ticket, but there is a spot further inside the train station where they set up a luggage trolley disappearing into the wall, where you can take photos.

Be sure to snap a few pictures of the location to keep them safe in your memory bank. This is one of the Harry Potter London locations that you simply must see while you’re in town.

You can’t afford to miss one of the most iconic scene locations in film history!

Platform 9 and 3/4 in London King’s Cross station

Westminster Tube

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry and Mr Weasley take a train to Westminster. All the scenes from the movie that appear to be Westminster Station, are indeed Westminster Station.

This is one of the most recognisable Harry Potter film locations in London and definitely deserves a visit.

During the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Westminster Station had to be shut down for an entire day while filming took place, which caused a lot of disruption.

Luckily, the incredible movie made it all worthwhile!

Westminster tube station in London

Scotland Place (Harry Potter’s entrance to the Ministry of Magic)

In the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , Harry and Mr Weasly enter the Ministry of Magic through a telephone booth in the real-life area of Scotland Place.

The building that was used in the film is squashed between two government buildings.

You’ll find the building between Scotland Place and New Scotland Yard, but unfortunately, the telephone booth was a prop, so don’t expect to find it here.

You’ll more than likely run into one of the many Harry Potter tour groups here, as they make their way around London.

Harry Potter and Mr Weasley entering the Ministry of Magic via the phone box in Scotland Place

St Pancras (Harry Potter’s Kings Cross Station Scene)

St Pancras is a high-speed railway terminus and provides transport to other countries including Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

St Pancras is right next door to Kings Cross Station and together they form the main transport hub in the UK.

St Pancras was actually used in the exterior shots as if it were Kings Cross Station. We can only assume this is because the building is far more beautiful and makes the scene look a little more magical.

You’ll also notice that in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , St Pancras acts as a backdrop to the scene when the Ford Anglia starts to fly.

If you’re a fan of wonderfully intricate architecture, this should be on your must-visit list of Harry Potter spots in London.

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London – it’s not the Weasley’s Ford Anglia but this car just outside it is pretty cute too!

Claremont Square (Harry Potter’s Order of the Phoenix headquarters)

Any Harry Potter fan will immediately recognise the home of Sirius Black, and the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.

This can be found in the now-famed Claremont Square. The area was featured in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , as well as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 .

The setting was known as 12 Grimmauld Place in the movies. Of course, that’s not its real name but we can only imagine.

Harry Potter goes to 12 Grimmauld Place for the first time in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus is an intersection, in the West End of London, that connects the main roads. It’s located close to many of the biggest shopping and entertainment centres in London.

Piccadilly Circus is as famous in real-life as it is in the movie. It‘s featured in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 , when Hermione, Harry and Ron are nearly run over by a bus.

The fact that they managed to film in such a busy location is mind-blowing! It’s just as busy in real life as it appears in the Harry Potter movies, and crossing the street can prove to be a challenge.

This is one of the most famous Harry Potter locations in London!

Piccadilly Circus at night

Australia House: Gringotts Bank London

The set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank was filmed at Australia House, the Australian Embassy in London. Although you’re not allowed inside without a truly valid reason, the building is just as grand from the outside as it is from the inside.

Statues line the roof and the visit can be appreciated by anyone who has the faintest interest in architecture. I highly recommend you visit as it’s only a 6-minute walk from Covent Garden and very easy to find!

Harry and Hagrid visit Gringotts Bank in Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

Charing Cross Road

Charing Cross Road is famous all across London for its wide selection of bookshops at the edge of the theatre district.

There are a number of great theatres in Charing Cross Road, but its main attraction is the many second-hand bookstores that call this area their home.

In the movies, the Inn for Wizards is located on this street and serves as a gateway between the non-wizarding world and Diagon Alley. This area is located in Muggle Street of Charing Cross Road.

This is well worth a visit, even if you don’t recognise it from the movies. Cute stores and cafes are scattered around the neighbourhood and can be great fun to explore!

Christmas decorations on Regent Street lit up at night

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral that acts as the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the diocese of London. The church marks the highest point in the city and is dedicated to the Apostle Paul.

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral was used as a backdrop in the scene when the Death Eaters attack Millenium Bridge.

Taking a photo with the dome in the background is a must-do activity for any true Harry Potter fan!

While you’re there, take a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral to learn about the history of London, and view the 3 separate galleries within the cathedral. You’ll also get to head to the roof to get a panoramic view of London!

St Paul’s Cathedral in London, UK

Millenium Bridge

Which leads on to our next famous Harry Potter movie location; Millenium Bridge!

At the start of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the Death Eaters attack Millenium Bridge in London, to show the return of Voldemort and the incoming evile of the movies.

It’s a steel suspension bridge that lends itself very well to collapsing during the attack. In my opinion it’s also one of the most photogenic places in London.

Millennium Bridge in London, UK

Other Must-Visit Harry Potter Things in London

While the filming locations are recognisable, they’re not the only Harry Potter locations. There are plenty of other epic things to do in London !

Cecil Court

While Cecil Court isn’t actually a Harry Potter film location, it’s definitely a must-visit for any true Harry Potter fan!

It’s a road that leads off from Charing Cross Road and is said to be J.K Rowling’s favourite street in London. It’s also thought to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!

Cecil Court is home to many obscure book shops including stores selling books exclusively about witchcraft and magic! You’ll also get the chance to visit the bookstore where the very first Harry Potter book was sold.

Goodwin’s Court

Goodwins Court is a small alleyway that dates back to 1627. The alley is lined with small shops and really comes to life at night when the original gaslamp street lights are lit.

The small alley was J.K Rowling’s inspiration for Knockturn Alley in her books. As soon as you see it, you’ll realise exactly how this small street could inspire an imagination.

Be sure to take your camera along to this Harry Potter destination as you’ll want to keep it locked in your memory bank.

Diagon Alley at the Warner Bros Studios in London

Where to Stay in London

While visiting London to see all the best Harry Potter locations, you’ll need to find accommodation that gives you easy access to all the best spots.

I’ve listed below a couple accommodation options, but if you want a more in depth area guide check out my local guide to the best places to stay in London .

Clayton Hotel

Clayton Hotel is located in Aldgate, not far from the city centre and close to a tube station for easy travel access. The hotel offers stylish rooms and suites that have spacey spa bathrooms. 

Click here to check prices and availability at Clayton Hotel!

Hilton in Angel

I lived in Angel for three years and it’s my absolute favourite area in London. My parents stayed at the Hilton in Angel more than once and loved it.

It’s in an ideal location, with easy access to transport to get anywhere in London, close to all the bars and restaurants and with spacious and clean rooms. 

Click here to check prices and availability at the Hilton in Angel!

Sunset from the cinema in the mall in Angel, London

SoHostel – Budget Accommodation

SoHostel is a vibey hostel in the heart of Soho that offers great budget accommodation.

Each room has access to an en suite shared bathroom facility and great laundry facilities are available for those staying in London for an extended period of time.

The hostel has a lovely lounge area that allows you to unwind after a long day of exploring. Their TV room and on-site bar are great places for socializing and making friends with your fellow travellers.

The hostel is located near a variety of different restaurants, pubs and shops that make for an exciting day of exploration.

It’s also just a 7-minute stroll from the famous Piccadilly Circus which is a major point of interest to any true Harry Potter fan.

Click here to book your stay at SoHostel!

View over Westminster from the London Eye

Harry Potter Locations in Oxford

Oxford is home to a few more Harry Potter locations worth visiting. It’s less than an hour’s drive from London and you can easily visit Oxford on a day trip from London.

Christ Church

Christ Church is one of the most popular and most frequently visited colleges in Oxford . The college is home to the Tudor Great Hall, which was used as inspiration for the Hogwarts Great Hall set.

There are other parts of the college that were actually in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . Visit the Grand Stairway to see where Mr McGonagall meets Ron, Hermione and Harry for the very first time.

The hallways were also used for the scene where Hermione shows Harry the Quidditch trophy that his father won back in the day.

The architecture of the college itself is absolutely stunning and is well worth exploring while you’re in the Oxford area. Although the college is often left out from Harry Potter tours, it’s a must-visit for any true Harry Potter fan.

The Gryffindor common room at the Warner Bros studios in London

Bodleian Library

The Bodleian Library was used extensively in many of the Harry Potter movies, making it a visit you won’t want to miss!

The gothic vaulted ceilings were a great fit and worked well in the Hogwarts infirmary throughout the filming of four of the movies.

It was also used in Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire in the scenes where McGonagall teaches the children to dance.

The Duke Humphrey’s Library, which is a part of the Bodleian Library was used as the Hogwarts Library throughout the films.

With so much of the movies being filmed in this location, it’s definitely worth the visit. The architecture and gothic style of the building makes it all the more interesting to explore!

McGonagall teaches the children to dance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

New College

New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. The college was founded in 1379, leaving you wondering “what could be so new about it?” Well, nothing really, except for the students that pass through it.

Its full name is St Mary’s College of Winchester, but that’s quite a mouthful, so the locals call it New College.

New College was used as a filming location in Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire . You can visit the South Cloisters Walk where young wizards wore “Potter Stinks” badges in the movie.

The main quad of UCL, different university but similar cloisters area as the Harry Potter movies

Final thoughts on Harry Potter filming locations in London

With all the magical mastery and wizardry that the Harry Potter movies bring to life, it’s every fan’s dream to visit the real-life locations that were used in the filming of the many movies.

I hope you’ve found my guide to the best Harry Potter filming locations useful in planning your very own London itinerary .

It’s not every day that we get to wave our magic wands and see the very best travelling locations appear. But a visit to London will allow you to do just that.

Not only are they steeped in rich culture and interesting history, but their many great locations are featured in some of the world’s top-grossing movies.

If you’re not obsessed with the magical world of Harry Potter yet, you sure will be after visiting these mystical and mysterious locations.

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There are two options for bus transfers:

Victoria/ Baker Street Departures

Kings Cross Station Departures (WBSTL)

I want to book the tickets asap since I have heard they sell out fast. This is for the end of August.

I considered a private car , but it’s twice the price. Thanks in advance!

23 replies to this topic

In case this helps:

Departure Points:

Victoria departure:

what3words location: http://eager.play.forks

144 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5PH – Near Baker Street Station

Click here for directions from Baker Street Station

King's Cross departure:

King's Cross Station , Pancras Road, Bus Stop T, London N1C 4TB

Apologies. We are hoping to go earlier in the day and it looks like the Victoria station is the only one providing early times. Kings Cross leaves late morning, early afternoon.

If you have any feedback on how to get to the Victoria station from our hotel, it would be helpful. Thank you.

You dont NEED to book the bus transfer package and certainly not a private transfer unless the tickets without transport have already sold out.

It is very easy to get the train to Watford Juunction and then take the free shuttle bus to the studios https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/getting-here/

Where would I catch a train to Waterford Junction?

I see early morning tickets starting at 9am for the day we want to go. That is without the package.

Northern line tube from Waterloo to Euston, train from Euston to Watford junction

If not, think again as you aren’t dealing with an official agent, so you are taking a risk.

Why not take the train? It will cost a lot less than Golden Tours and probably most of the third parties, plus the shuttle bus from Watford Junction is included with your ticket and even the slow trains which come under the TFL-cap are quicker!

" I am wondering the most convenient and easiest location to pick up the bus transfer to the studios "

What I would do, and I would guess same for most other visitors, is the normal do-it-yourself Studios Tour Tickets costing from £53.50 each.

With the latter you make your way by Tube to London Euston station, then train to Watford Junction station, then the special shuttlebus to the Studios; reverse on the way back. Much cheaper, and much simpler than it might sound to you.

My daughter and her husband did exactly that normal one ('not' the Golden Tours offering) last Wednesday with their two children. The whole family thought it was "Soooo good and impressive. Spent 5 hours there, could have stayed longer if our feet could have taken it"

https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/tickets/

The transfer package is hugely expensive. A return from Euston to Watford Junction is c£14 as opposed to about £70 for the coach

Do book ASAP. Any option sells out months in advance

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There are two options for bus transfers:

Victoria/ Baker Street Departures

Kings Cross Station Departures (WBSTL)

I want to book the tickets asap since I have heard they sell out fast. This is for the end of August.

I considered a private car , but it’s twice the price. Thanks in advance!

23 replies to this topic

In case this helps:

Departure Points:

Victoria departure:

what3words location: http://eager.play.forks

144 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5PH – Near Baker Street Station

Click here for directions from Baker Street Station

King's Cross departure:

King's Cross Station , Pancras Road, Bus Stop T, London N1C 4TB

Apologies. We are hoping to go earlier in the day and it looks like the Victoria station is the only one providing early times. Kings Cross leaves late morning, early afternoon.

If you have any feedback on how to get to the Victoria station from our hotel, it would be helpful. Thank you.

You dont NEED to book the bus transfer package and certainly not a private transfer unless the tickets without transport have already sold out.

It is very easy to get the train to Watford Juunction and then take the free shuttle bus to the studios https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/getting-here/

Where would I catch a train to Waterford Junction?

I see early morning tickets starting at 9am for the day we want to go. That is without the package.

Northern line tube from Waterloo to Euston, train from Euston to Watford junction

If not, think again as you aren’t dealing with an official agent, so you are taking a risk.

Why not take the train? It will cost a lot less than Golden Tours and probably most of the third parties, plus the shuttle bus from Watford Junction is included with your ticket and even the slow trains which come under the TFL-cap are quicker!

" I am wondering the most convenient and easiest location to pick up the bus transfer to the studios "

What I would do, and I would guess same for most other visitors, is the normal do-it-yourself Studios Tour Tickets costing from £53.50 each.

With the latter you make your way by Tube to London Euston station, then train to Watford Junction station, then the special shuttlebus to the Studios; reverse on the way back. Much cheaper, and much simpler than it might sound to you.

My daughter and her husband did exactly that normal one ('not' the Golden Tours offering) last Wednesday with their two children. The whole family thought it was "Soooo good and impressive. Spent 5 hours there, could have stayed longer if our feet could have taken it"

https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/tickets/

The transfer package is hugely expensive. A return from Euston to Watford Junction is c£14 as opposed to about £70 for the coach

Do book ASAP. Any option sells out months in advance

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