New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 70 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily worth booking?
New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily is a 1.5-hour experience in Oxford, United Kingdom, from $50 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 70 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (70)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. We are the original Harry Potter in Oxford walking tour- find out why many others copied our success by joining our tour to find out all about how Ox
What you get
- Entry worth £3 per person to Divinity school at Bodleian library film site, as & when open too
- Entry worth £12 to New college per person
About this experience
Test your spell-craft & knowledge of all things Potter with our guide. We are the original Harry Potter in Oxford walking tour- find out why many others copied our success by joining our tour to find out all about how Oxford inspired Hogwarts and JK Rowling's influences and loads of insights about the actors, the producers and of course about Oxford too. This tour includes entry to arguably one of the most appealing and one of the oldest and likely most haunted colleges called New college. At New college, you can marvel at the gorgeous medieval dining hall, chapel, cloisters, quadrangle and the medieval wall of the city. In the cloisters and garden is where several scenes were filmed in the Goblet of Fire, Includes £12 entry fee to New college. NOTICE: see what's Not Included section for partial closures! 10.45am TOURS TO BE BOOKED BY 20.30!
What's included
Included
- Entry worth £3 per person to Divinity school at Bodleian library film site, as & when open too
- Entry worth £12 to New college per person
Not included
- This tour does NOT visit Christ church as we run that as a separate & more expensive tour
- Partial or full closures 2026 at New college listed below...
- New college closed Aug 1 + 7, Sep 21 + 22 + 23 + 25 + 26, Dec 12 plus Dec 23 till January 4 +
- 7th and 14th November 2026- Cloisters closed from 12:00 to 3:00pm
- 27th February 2027- Cloisters closed from 12:00 to 3:00pm
- Please see notice of 2026 Divinity school closures below...
- Sep 10 + 14+ 15+ 16 + 17+ 20+ 21+ 22+ 23+ 24+ 25 + 26, Nov 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026
- Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below...
- Jan 23, Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027
- No tour companies can ever guide inside medieval Duke Humfreys Bodleian Library
What you'll see and do
New College
We typically spend about 30 minutes+ here to see the medieval cloisters film site plus the medieval quadrangle and walls plus the chapel, the hall and the gardens. Entry worth £8 per person is included in the ticket.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Bodleian Library
Entry is not included but we discuss the library and what was filmed there outside and clients can choose to enter Divinity school film site for just £2.50 at end of the tour, if they wish to, as we usually end here outside it.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Bridge of Sighs
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Brasenose College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
All Souls College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Hertford College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Radcliffe Camera
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Jesus College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Exeter College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Lincoln College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Oxford Covered Market
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Balliol College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Trinity College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour
Pass by without stopping
Wadham College
We pass by here and many other famous sites and introduce such sites on the tour This college is where JK Rowling applied to study at Oxford but was not unfortunately accepted.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oxford
Meet your guide wearing red lanyard and or Hogwarts gown. 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
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, cmn, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Visit Oxford Tours
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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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
- $50 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
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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New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oxford.
How much does New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily cost?
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Prices start at $50 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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily 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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 70 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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily?
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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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily 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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily?
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Around 25 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 New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily 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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