Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London
London, United Kingdom

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London

Outty Ranking 95 4.9 · 4,232 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom £1690+ Club
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95/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 4,232 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London worth booking?

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from £16 per person. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 4,232 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

Outty Ranking
95 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (4,232)
Duration
2 hours
From
£16 per person

Take the original Harry Potter walking tour of London. Get sorted into houses and test your Potter trivia. We wend our way through Soho, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and many more stops - each with its own showbiz backstory! Potter in the footsteps, (broom steps?) of your favourite Hogwart students, actors and screenwriters around the cinematic world of London. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed with weird and wonderful film trivia. You will be put into your respective houses - prepare to have your Potter knowledge tested in our Trivia Quiz! There are several other games along the way with fabulous prizes to be won. Visit the sites that inspired the movies, and some of the places that inspired locations in the book! See London through a Harry Potter's glasses on a 2-hour adventure around the city.

What you get

    About this experience

    Take the original Harry Potter walking tour of London. Get sorted into houses and test your Potter trivia. We wend our way through Soho, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and many more stops - each with its own showbiz backstory! Potter in the footsteps, (broom steps?) of your favourite Hogwart students, actors and screenwriters around the cinematic world of London. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed with weird and wonderful film trivia. You will be put into your respective houses - prepare to have your Potter knowledge tested in our Trivia Quiz! There are several other games along the way with fabulous prizes to be won. Visit the sites that inspired the movies, and some of the places that inspired locations in the book! See London through a Harry Potter's glasses on a 2-hour adventure around the city.

    What's included

    Included

    • Harry Potter Souvenir
    • Reenactments
    • Games and quizzes
    • Professional Guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Zone 1 TravelCard / Oyster Card
    • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off

    What you'll see and do

    1. Borough Market

      The site of the Leaky Cauldron

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Millennium Bridge

      The bridge destroyed by the deatheaters

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Covent Garden

      JK Rowling history.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    London

    Behind Southwark Cathedral, closest station is London Bridge. Our guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag. Exact directions to this spot, your guide and a one-tap "running late" are in your SYC Passport: app.seeyour.city, with your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Outside the front of the Palace Theatre.

    Options you can book

    • Visite en français

    • Japanese

    • Portuguese

    • Tour in English

    • Spanish

    • Italian

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    See Your City

    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
    • There is a short Underground journey on the tour - so a TravelCard, Oyster card or contactless payment card will be needed.
    • The tour lasts 2 hours and is approx 2km in length. The pace is very easy however, and there aren't many hills
    • This tour is guaranteed to run, no matter how many people on the tour
    • This tour begins at Southwark View Point. Between the river and Southwark Cathedral. The nearest station London Bridge.
    • If you have access to Google, the meeting Point is opposite "The Mudlark Pub" SE19DA
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late.
    • Your interactive tickets, games and concierge live in your SYC Passport: go to app.seeyour.city, enter your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4,230 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 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

    4,230 verified traveler reviews for Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    3,899
    4 star
    203
    3 star
    55
    2 star
    23
    1 star
    50
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    michaelcI1043JN · September 2026

    A great tour for muggles and magic folk

    I think this was one of the highlights of our trip to London! Our guide Murray was really excellent! Thanks so much. I was on a trip to London with my 20 year old daughter and just had a few days. We both love Harry Potter and it was so interesting to see the beautiful sights and architecture around the city. Murray was informative, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Not just about Harry Potter specifically but pointing out some very interesting landmarks. Highly recommend this, a superb value.

    via Tripadvisor

    Relax32483011011 · September 2026

    Meh....

    Interesting but not as advertised. I have taken dozens of walking tours across the globe and this one was just OK. Couple of things that threw us off: the guide met us at the front of the church, not the back as mentioned on the ticket, and he was not holding a blue flag. If I hadn't walked up to a stranger with an iPad I would have missed the tour. There are zero reenactments as stated in the info and some of the quizzes the guide got wrong. I could tell he wasn't a Harry Potter fan. The thing that really bothered me is he wasn't concerned with our safety crossing the streets. I was nearly hit by a driver as I crossed the street following him (there were only 4 of us in the tour). I have been on other tours where the guide faces the street to ensure each traveler makes it across safely. The other issue is they don't mention anywhere that you take the Underground. If I'm on a tour, I need to know if there will be an additional expense. I have no problem with that, but need to know up front. A couple with us who didn't speak English well, had a hard time entering and exiting the Underground and our guide was no help. The sites on the tour were OK, but I didn't see Kings Cross Station or Picadilly Square which I felt were more iconic then the sites we did see.

    via Tripadvisor

    Terence_M · September 2026

    Murray was very...

    Murray was very informative and friendly! My family loved his energy and vibe throughout the whole tour. Great personality and definitely involved us into the tour

    via Viator

    Melanie_J · September 2026

    Murray was great!!

    Murray did a great job showing us the HP sites. Loved that we all got to use the Sorting hat!! Go Ravenclaw!

    via Viator

    Kelly_D · September 2026

    We had a great tour guide...

    We had a great tour guide called Louis, and the tour ended up being just 2 of us because no one else booked that time slot! Louis was so kind and told us interesting facts about Harry Potter and London in general. It was so fun watching the movie clips on the iPad as he showed us each spot around the city. He went out of his way to show us places he mentioned the tour, too. We would definitely do this again!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    £16 to £20
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1,481
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by See Your City, who run 17 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.3 and 4 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything See Your City runs

    Why this scores 95

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)79
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London cost?

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    Prices start at £16 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 Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London take?

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    Plan for about 2 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 Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 4,232 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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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 Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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    Around 1,481 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London 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 The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. 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.

    What is included in Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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    Included: Harry Potter Souvenir; Reenactments; Games and quizzes; and Professional Guide. Not included: Gratuities; Zone 1 TravelCard / Oyster Card; and Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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    Behind Southwark Cathedral, closest station is London Bridge. Our guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag. Exact directions to this spot. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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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.

    Is Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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    Across 4,232 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London?

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    There are 6 options to choose from, including Visite en français, Japanese, Portuguese, Tour in English. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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