
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 533 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York worth booking?
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York is a 2-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $21 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 533 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (533)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $21 per person
Explore the city of York, learn all about its history and related movie trivia! Get sorted into teams, play quizzes and games. Your guide will offer top trivia and you can learn about the film universe and history of York. Set off on your journey around town, enjoying trivia quizzes from your guide along the way to earn points for your team. With an animated scoreboard, video clips of movie scenes, costume pieces, and reenactments, this is an interactive experience.
What you get
About this experience
Explore the city of York, learn all about its history and related movie trivia! Get sorted into teams, play quizzes and games. Your guide will offer top trivia and you can learn about the film universe and history of York. Set off on your journey around town, enjoying trivia quizzes from your guide along the way to earn points for your team. With an animated scoreboard, video clips of movie scenes, costume pieces, and reenactments, this is an interactive experience.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Interactive Quiz and Games
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
What you'll see and do
York Minster
See the York Minster
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
York
The Cholera Burial Grounds, Opposite the Milner York, XW55+9CP York, UK. 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
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Harry Potter York in French
English
Harry Potter York in German
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 533 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
533 verified traveler reviews for Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience with Molly - the perfect guide
We absolutely loved this! Our guide Molly was fabulous - really warm, so knowledgeable and a great storyteller and presenter. What a great way to see the city and connect with it. We would highly recommend this. Thank you Molly for giving our family a memorable tour and for making our wee girl feel so involved in it too!
via Tripadvisor
Fun and History.
You will get great steps and information. Also brush up on your Harry Potter trivia. But really fun. Also budget about £10.50 for the Minster loo and tour ending Butterbeer.
via Viator
Magical!
Molly was absolutely fantastic!! She was enthusiastic about both Harry Potter and the history of York! The trivia along the way was fun and definitely made you think on your toes! Overall just a cool experience and a wonderful guide!
via Tripadvisor
HP Fans outta there
Well worth walk tour for solo travellers...
via Tripadvisor
Must-do for Harry Potter fans
Molly was a fantastic guide. She perfectly knew how to involve us by making a game of it. I loved that we were sorted into houses at the start and our son had a blast. An absolute must-do for Harry Potter fans!
via Tripadvisor
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
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 187
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
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 runsWhy this scores 79
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York cost?
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Prices start at $21 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in York 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 York 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 York is not rushed.
Is Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 533 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York?
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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 York 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 York?
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Around 187 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York?
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On Outty we rank every York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe, The Deathly Dark Tour of York, Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.. 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 York?
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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 York?
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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 York?
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Included: Local guide; Professional guide; and Interactive Quiz and Games. Not included: Gratuities; 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 York?
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The Cholera Burial Grounds, Opposite the Milner York, XW55+9CP York, UK. Exact directions to this spot, your guide and a one-tap "running late" are in your SYC Passport: app.seeyour.city. 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 York offered in?
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It is offered in German, English and French. 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 York?
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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 York 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 York if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in York. 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 York?
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Across 533 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. 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 York?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Harry Potter York in French, English, Harry Potter York in German. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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