Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included in Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom

Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included

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Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included is a 1.5-hour experience in Oxford, United Kingdom, from $30 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
53 / 100
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Duration
1.5 hours
From
$30 per person

We created Oxford's original Harry Potter Oxford tour! Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this exclusive tour which visits inside only New college film site but we also describe all of Oxford's other i

What you get

  • We introduce the Bodleian from outside the library in the courtyard but entry inside is not included
  • Entry worth £12 inside New college, founded 1379- Hogwarts film site

About this experience

We created Oxford's original Harry Potter Oxford tour! Step into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with this exclusive tour which visits inside only New college film site but we also describe all of Oxford's other iconic filming locations with visual images. The tour also ends outside entrance to Bodleian. Your expert guide will share fascinating trivia and stories as you explore the very sites that brought the beloved wizarding universe to life. Wander through the cloisters where memorable Goblet of Fire scenes were filmed. Perfect for families and fans alike, this magical experience combines the charm of Oxford with the allure of Harry Potter. - Explore New College and see where Malfoy was transformed into a ferret - Learn about the Divinity School, featured as Hogwarts' hospital wing, from outside the Bodleian and option to enter at end of the tour. - Learn about the real student life at Oxford and its connection to Hogwarts - Max 20 participants per guide.

What's included

Included

  • We introduce the Bodleian from outside the library in the courtyard but entry inside is not included
  • Entry worth £12 inside New college, founded 1379- Hogwarts film site

Not included

  • No tour companies can ever guide inside the medieval Duke Humfreys Bodleian Library
  • This tour does NOT visit Christ church as we run that as a separate & more expensive tour
  • Entry to Divinity school at Bodleian is NOT included but tour ends outside, for £3 self guided entry
  • New college partial closure of cloisters- any such dates we will add here...
  • New college hall only closed 11.30 to 4pm on July 28 of 2026
  • July 28 of 2026, New college hall only closed 11.30 to 4pm but you can view after 4pm
  • Aug 3 of 2026, New college cloister film site only closed 11.30 to 4pm but you can view after 4pm
  • Aug 11th, New college Hall only closed from 11:30am to 4:00pm but you can view after 4pm
  • Nov 7 & 14th, New college Cloisters closed from 12:00 to 3:00pm but you can view after 3pm
  • Feb 27th 2027, New college Cloisters closed from 12:00 to 3:00pm but you can view after 3pm
  • Dec 23 2026 until Jan 4th 2027- New college is closed!

What you'll see and do

  1. Exeter College

    We introduce multiple colleges or sights in turn but always with an emphasis on story telling to entertain younger children.

    Pass by without stopping

  2. Radcliffe Camera

    Radcliffe camera & Bodleian library do not permit entry to private guided tours but we do pass by & introduces these sights on the route.

    5 minutes here · Admission not included

  3. Bodleian Library

    Radcliffe camera & Bodleian library do not permit entry to private guided tours but we do pass by & introduces these sights on the route.

    5 minutes here · Admission not included

  4. Sheldonian Theatre

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  5. Brasenose College

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  6. Hertford College

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  7. All Souls College

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  8. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  9. Blackwell's Bookshop

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  10. Balliol College

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  11. Trinity College

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

  12. New College

    Entry worth £12 is included and we usually spend 40 minutes plus here. See the medieval hall which Warner Bros requested to film but were declined. See the cloister, where Malfoy was turned into a ferret! Enjoy the gardens and the gorgeous chapel too.

    40 minutes here · Admission included

  13. Bridge of Sighs

    We don't enter this venue but we do pass by & introduce some amusing stories about events & people relating to the venue.

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Oxford

Meet your guide wearing red lanyard. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Tour ends outside the Bodleian and then clients can choose if they wish to, to pay to visit inside the Divinity school film site at the Bodleian library

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 14 travelers per booking
Operated by
Visit Oxford Tours

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME:
  • Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you will likely forfeit and lose your booking as it interrupts the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
  • INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
  • If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
  • We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
1.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$30 to $40
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Who runs this experience

Operated by Visit Oxford Tours, who run 31 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.2.

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Why this scores 53

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

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)56
Listing quality (10% weight)95
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included: questions travelers ask

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

How much does Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included cost?

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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oxford 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 PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included take?

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Plan for about 1.5 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 Oxford is not rushed.

Is Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oxford, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included?

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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 PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included?

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Around 0 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 Oxford 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 Oxford and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included 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 Oxford 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 Oxford?

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On Outty we rank every Oxford experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide, Oxford Official University & City 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 Oxford?

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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 Oxford?

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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.

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