Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise in London
London, United Kingdom

Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise

Outty Ranking 68 4.6 · 19 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $34

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68/100

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4.6/5

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Is Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise worth booking?

Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise is a 4-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $34 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (19)
Duration
4 hours
From
$34 per person

Discover the magic of Harry Potter’s London on the ultimate wizarding walking tour, full of iconic film locations and amazing sights, then cruise down the River Thames by boat with incredible views! Meet your fun Potter

What you get

  • Small group sizes
  • 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
  • Visit 2 Amazing Potter Shops (discount code HP394)
  • River Cruise Ticket
  • Fun Local Guide

About this experience

Discover the magic of Harry Potter’s London on the ultimate wizarding walking tour, full of iconic film locations and amazing sights, then cruise down the River Thames by boat with incredible views! Meet your fun Potter-head guide and a small group of fellow fans at iconic King’s Cross Station, home to Platform 9 ¾, before setting off on your magical city tour. See the narrow streets, famous bridges and tiny shops where scenes from your favourite films were shot, stop by at the theatre where the renowned Potter stage show is performed, visit the heart of UK cinema at lively Leicester Square, and so much more!! Along the way, your guide will share stories and fun facts about Potter’s London that will delight fans young and old! After your walking tour, you’ll be given tickets for your River Cruise. Glide by many of London’s top sights before docking back in Westminster.

What's included

Included

  • Small group sizes
  • 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
  • Visit 2 Amazing Potter Shops (discount code HP394)
  • River Cruise Ticket
  • Fun Local Guide

Not included

  • We take 2 tube journeys on this tour. You will need a contactless Bank Card, Oyster or Travel Card
  • Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point

What you'll see and do

  1. King's Cross Station

    After meeting your guide and fellow Potter fans, head inside this beautiful old station - home of Platform 9 ¾ where the journey to Hogwarts begins! Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts - we won't have time during the tour itself.

    30 minutes here

  2. Cecil Court

    Walk down this beautiful old London street, full of colourful independent shops with overhanging signs - just like a famous magical shopping street in Harry Potter. Great for Photos!

    10 minutes here

  3. Goodwin's Court

    Tiptoe your way through a dark and mysterious street that big Harry Potter fans will recognise immediately. Keep your voices low so as not to disturb the dark arts....

    10 minutes here

  4. Palace Theatre

    Next, we'll stop by at the famous theatre where the Potter world hits the Stage with the world-renowned Cursed Child Theatre Show. Get your camera ready for pictures with the iconic Harry Potter Sign.

    10 minutes here

  5. House of Spells

    Your guide will lead you to the House of Spells, where you can shop for butterbeer, sweets, chocolate frogs, wands, books and much much more…. And we even have a special discount code you can use!

    15 minutes here

  6. Leicester Square

    Get your photos with the Harry Potter Statue and see the heart of UK cinema, where world premieres of your favourite movies are shown!

    20 minutes here

  7. Westminster Abbey

    Take a stroll through Westminster to see many filming locations from the Potter movies - you’ll be amazed to see these familiar places in real life!

    30 minutes here

  8. Borough Market

    The tour continues on to vibrant Borough Market - one of London's best food markets and also home to filming locations for the Leaky Cauldron and Third Hand Emporium!

    15 minutes here

  9. London Bridge

    We'll finish the tour near to London Bridge, and along the way you'll spot some familiar film locations and sights that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe!

    30 minutes here

  10. Thames River

    After your walking tour, enjoy a relaxing Thames River cruise from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier!

    60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

London

We meet in front of the stairs leading up to the Parcel Yard (next to the Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter shop inside King's Cross Station) The guide will be standing there holding a sign or waving a wand.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Top Sights Tours Group LLC

Know before you go

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

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

6 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

3 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Traveler reviews

19 verified traveler reviews for Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Don_C · June 2026

Fun tour

Really great tour. We especially enjoyed how the guide would take us to the key points around London, explain to us which parts of which movies we were seeing, and the show us printed “stills” from the actual film. Our guide even threw in some HP trivia along the way. Very fun.

via Viator

DPCumming · June 2026

Great tour

Mike did a great job. We saw a ton of cool Harry Potter movie set locations. The small group was nice as well

via Tripadvisor

Navigate35889186999 · August 2025

Great tour

Robert was an amazing guide. He was patient with the group and taking photos for us along the way. Showed us Harry Potter filming locations as well as other London sights.

via Tripadvisor

Alysha_G · April 2025

Would NOT recommend.

We were so excited for this tour, but it was one of the worst ones we’ve ever done. Our guide - Oliver - was very polite and knowledgeable, but he was a very poor tour guide. He walked incredibly fast and ahead of the group and didn’t wait for anyone. At one point instead of waiting for his group he just told us to meet at X location if we lagged behind - considering everyone was from different countries, that was very concerning because no one knew where they were going. We did a different tour through Viator yesterday that was significantly longer, but the tour guide was approachable and patient and waited for everyone in the group. She also talked while we walked and explained the city. On this tour our guide was so far ahead we couldn’t see him at times and he didn’t explain anything unless we were standing still. We were also very put off by the fact that he seemed to be flirting with a couple of the group members and ignoring everyone else, which we felt was unprofessional. After about an hour we ended up making up an excuse and leaving early and just wandering around the city for a while because we felt like we would get a better tour on our own. The only reason I’m giving this tour two stars is because he did seem to know his Harry Potter lore. We would not recommend this tour and it was a huge waste of money in our opinion.

via Viator

Francyne_T · December 2024

Fun tour for Harry Potter fans

The guide was real good! Great insights on the movies. He also provided commentaries on various sights and buildings and historical facts. However, I do not recommend booking the cruise at the same time as you may need to leave the tour mid point to catch to boat.

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
4 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$34 to $116
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
7
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 68

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)74
Review evidence (18% weight)40
Booking momentum (14% weight)32
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)46
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

How much does Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise cost?

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Prices start at $34 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise take?

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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

Is Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise?

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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in London?

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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit London?

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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in London?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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