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 $54 per person. It scores 55 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
- 55 / 100
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- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $54 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 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.
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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...
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 20 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.
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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
- 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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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 $54 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 55 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.
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.
What is included in Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included?
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Included: We introduce the Bodleian from outside the library in the courtyard but entry inside is no; and 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 gu; and New college partial closure of cloisters- any such dates we will add here... Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included?
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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 is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Harry Potter PUBLIC tour with entry inside New College included if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Oxford. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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