warner bros. studios tour london the making of harry potter

Unique Fully Guided Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Delight as the magic of Harry Potter comes to life again before your eyes. This fully guided London studios tour will take you back to your favorite scenes, with the real props, costumes and sets, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes commentary from an expert English-speaking  Studio Tour guide who knows how the film magic brought the books to life. Get exclusive Timed entry to the experience of the Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut and Platform 9 ¾, with return transport from Central London.

• Arrive by authentic Muggle train and step into Hogwarts on the *only* fully-guided tour of the spectacular Warner Bros. Studios: The Making of Harry Potter, in small groups of 8 or less so you can really appreciate the magic.
• Your official Studio tour guide will be there to help you make the most of our exclusive time entry - so there’s no waiting in line and priority re-entry, meaning you won’t miss a moment.
• See the amazing sets, costumes and props from across the eight amazing Harry Potter movies: all so detailed and recognizable. Sip on some Butterbeer, ride a broomstick and enter the breathtaking Great Hall …

Your Harry Potter Studio Tour Experience

What's included.

• Fully guided tour of Warner Bros. Studios in English, with an expert Harry Potter tour guide
• Small groups of 8 people or fewer
• Admission with timed entry to Warner Bros Studios
• Transportation to and from the meeting point

Sites Visited

• Warners Brothers Studios (inside) 

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Making of Harry Potter on our fully-guided Warner Bros. Studio Tour in English. As a Warner Bros. Studio Tour London preferred partner, we’re the only tour company that allows you to learn about the real-life movie magic used to create the beloved film series from an official, Studio Tour guide.   

Start your magical journey in Central London, where you’ll meet a City Wonders representative to collect your return train tickets directly to Watford Junction Station. After arriving at Watford Junction, you’ll be taken to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London via an official shuttle bus.

Once you arrive at the Studios, you’ll enjoy timed access and a greeting from a dedicated English-speaking  Studio Tour guide, who will reveal the wonders you’ll encounter throughout your tour of the original sets, props, and costumes from the Harry Potter™ film series. Next, view a short introductory film before being led into the most iconic set of the series: the Great Hall.  

From there, your Studio Tour guide will begin to share production secrets and inside information, as well as highlight the processes used to bring the films to life. As the only fully-guided tour, this experience is completely unique and the best way to explore the behind-the-scenes magic of the Harry Potter film series as you walk along the famous cobbled street of Diagon Alley™, featuring the shop fronts of Ollivanders™, Flourish and Blotts™, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts™ Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium™.

You’ll also visit the original Hogwarts Express locomotive and a re-creation of Platform 9 ¾ where you can climb aboard the train’s carriage and pose for a photo with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall. Enjoy other memorable sets from the Harry Potter film series, including the Gryffindor common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s Hut, the Potions classroom, and Dumbledore’s office – all while being captivated by the secrets and insights shared by your guide.

Step Into the Forbidden Forest

Defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow Harry, Ron and Hermione’s footsteps into the Forbidden Forest. Home to Buckbeak the Hippogriff, Aragog the Acromantula and 19 trees, each with a diameter of over 12 feet, visitors are invited to walk beneath the giant entwined roots and discover how to control the weather using the same techniques used during filming.

15th September – 5th November Delve a little deeper into the world of the Dark Arts as the Studios are transformed for the Halloween Season. From floating pumpkins in the Great Hall to pools of silvery unicorn blood, you’ll learn how the Prop Making Department hand-crafted spooky items to bring the Wizarding World to life. You’ll also be able to test out your wand combat skills against an actual Death Eater as they patrol an eerier Diagon Alley!

Hogwarts in the Snow

11th November – 14th January The Studio Tour becomes even more magical during the Christmas season! Explore Hogwarts in the Snow to learn how film-makers created ice that never melts and fireplaces that burn forever with special effects. Special Christmas props including hand-made cards, Christmas trees, and decorations from the Yule Ball will also be on display.

Once your guided tour comes to an end, you have the option to re-enter and explore the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London at your leisure, find a special Harry Potter souvenir at the Studio Shop or enjoy a coffee in the Studio Tour Cafe. When you're ready to head back to central London, your City Wonders representative will provide train tickets and all necessary information for an easy journey.

This unique, fully-guided tour at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter is the only tour of its kind and is sure to create the memory of a lifetime!

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Important Notes

• We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.

Cancelation Policy

This tour is subject to a 48-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 48 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

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The journey from Victoria Coach Station to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter takes between 1 - 1½ hours, depending on traffic. Inside the Studio Tour we spend up to 4 hours, followed by a return journey to London of approx 1 - 1½ hours. Therefore we advise passengers to factor in about 7 hours for the whole experience. Itinerary including finishing point is subject to change.

Although Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is wheelchair accessible, the transport coach to get there is not, therefore we can only accommodate wheelchair users who are able to board and alight the coach on foot and who have a folding wheelchair.

TRIP ITINERARY

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter provides an amazing opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter™ films – the most successful film series of all time. Enjoy previously unheard anecdotes from the expert guides before taking a unique walking tour that takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.

Here are just some of the things you can expect to see and do:

• Step inside and discover the great hall. Listen to previously unheard anecdotes
• Explore Professor Dumbledore’s™ office and discover never-before-seen treasures.
• Step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley™, featuring the shop fronts of Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and Blotts, the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium
• Head to Platform 9 ¾™ and ride the Hogwarts Express™
• Step into Gringotts Bank™
• See iconic props from the films, including Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s™ motorcycle.
• Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series, including the Gryffindor™ common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s™ hut, Potion’s classroom and Professor Umbridge’s office at the Ministry of Magic

MAGICAL MISCHIEF: 20th January – 16th April 2024

Magical Mischief returns to the Studio Tour for the third year to celebrate the filmmaking trickery needed to pull off the magical pranks and wizarding mishaps seen on-screen in the Harry Potter film series.

Visits will begin in the Great Hall where fans will walk into the iconic set dressed for the O.W.L examinations under the watchful eye of Professor Umbridge, complete with the swinging pendulum and exam desks, a fan favourite scene from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Discover how filmmakers created pandemonium when the Weasley twins disrupted the quiet exams. Both Fred and George will be suspended from the ceiling with bags filled with their latest product, Weasleys’ Wildfire Whiz-bangs - ready to fill the Great Hall with a burst of colour. More of their products will be on display outside their shop Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes on Diagon Alley.

Inclusions:

• Entrance to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
• Return transportation on a luxury air-conditioned coach
• Services of a professional representative at the Studios

Exclusions:

• Food and beverages

Please note:

• You will be given approximately 4 hours for the visit inside the Studio Tour.
• Tour includes return transportation, guaranteed entry to the Studio Tour and the services of a professional guide.
• 40 GBP applies for children aged 3 to 4 for transportation only as they require a seat on the vehicle
• Infants 2 years and under are free of charge however still require a ticket so we do need to be notified
• No refund is given once booking is confirmed.
• Youth and Child must be accompanied by at least one Adult.

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Amazing very kind security staff

Had a wonderful time there was mesmerising. Will definitely be visiting next year for my birthday. The staff were so helpful and kind specially the security team which were very professional and namingly Youness he was very sweet and helpful. He was very helpful and very informative with directions and had a lovely smile :)

Good fun but aimed at a much younger audience. I have visited before when younger and felt I enjoyed it more. I feel that the ticket price is not reflective of the amount of interactive aspects of the tour that are included. For the quidditch broom photo or seeing the train, it costs extra. Additionally, the items at the shop at the end of the tour is extremely overpriced. Felt disappointed.

The security team helped us in solving ticket issue. Special thank to Anwar! He was so kind.. great support! Thank you so much!

Great experience! A special thank to the security team (especially Mr Anwar) which helped us to solve a ticket issue for our group. Mr Anwar was really kind and helpful to allow all of our group to live this great journey.

For a Harry Potter fan there is no better place in the world! Unique and magical experience, an incredible detail of the various locations! I especially wanted to thank Jeff who is a Warner Bros Studios steward working at the Watford Junction departure point who helped us call Warner Bros Studios support to confirm and book the two tickets for the tour. He was really very very helpful! You saved our day Jeff, thanks again so much!

Great experience overall, best to get in early to avoid the big crowds but overall great fun, prices were reasonable but worth it