--- title: London: Harry Potter Movie Locations Magical Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 243 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 21 (Harry Potter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-harry-potter-movie-locations-magical-guided-tour/ --- # London: Harry Potter Movie Locations Magical Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk from Trafalgar Square to Great Scotland Yard and Goodwin's Court, exploring filming locations and places linked to Harry Potter's world. Guiding and a self-guided audio app are included; the live guide speaks English only, and attraction entry is excluded. 4.9 from 243 reviews at €18 per person for 2h. ## Overview Discover the London that inspired the wizarding world of Harry Potter with this guided walking tour. See the iconic backdrops of your favourite scenes from the magical film series, and enjoy a sightseeing adventure of the world-famous capital. Start your two-hour walking tour at the famous Trafalgar Square. Hear stories and facts about the franchise from your guide, as you pass by filming locations such as Great Scotland Yard and Goodwin's Court – which inspired both Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley. Don't forget to take a snap of 10 Downing Street, the office of the muggle Prime Minister. Follow in the footsteps of the wizarding trio throughout London, and you might even win 10 points for your house if you answer your guide's questions correctly. Enjoy the magical tour, and be sure to ask your guide for any local recommendations for a bite to eat (or a butterbeer). Afterwards, continue your exploration of London with a self-guided audio tour, available to download on a mobile app. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at the North West corner… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Children from €10: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 243 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Vox City International Ltd ## What's included - Live guide in English - Sightseeing app, includes self-guided audio tour - Multilingual audio commentary available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German and Chinese - Harry Potter guided walking tour - Exclusive discount at House of Spells. Ask your guide for your discount code ## Not included - Headset or mobile device - Public transportation tickets - Entry to attractions - Visit to Kings Cross Platform 9 ¾ ## Itinerary 1. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Marvel at the world-famous square where the premiere of the film Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows took place. 2. **Find the entrance to the Ministry of Magic, hidden deep within the heart of L...** (pass by, no stop) - Find the entrance to the Ministry of Magic, hidden deep within the heart of London. 3. **Visit the home of the muggle Prime Minister and hear all about its magical co...** (pass by, no stop) - Visit the home of the muggle Prime Minister and hear all about its magical connections. Did you know that Cornelius Fudge has visited Downing Street many times? 4. **Goodwin's Court** (pass by, no stop) - Explore this narrow alley with charming shops which inspired both Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley. 5. **Cecil Court** (pass by, no stop) - A hidden gem of Covent Garden, see the shopping street which also inspired Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley. 6. **House of Spells** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the wonders and delightful treasures tucked away in this magical shop. 7. **Palace Theatre** (pass by, no stop) - Hear all about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and take a snap of the iconic theatre where the play is performed each night. 8. **The National Gallery** (pass by, no stop) - See the iconic location where thousands of fans camped outside for the Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows II world premiere. 9. **Trains underground, ingenious** (pass by, no stop) - Fans of the beloved series will recognise this filming location, where Harry Potter and Arthur Weasley once passed through. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at the North West corner at the top of the steps of Trafalgar Square, next to the woman in a blue dress statue on the Fourth Plinth, opposite Canada House and near the entrance to the National Gallery. Look for your Vox City Walks guide holding a blue umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJU3TKI84EdkgRJbpX7knbX0Y ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Meet your guide at the North West corner at the top of the steps of Trafalgar Square, next to the woman in a blue dress statue on the Fourth Plinth, opposite Canada House and near the entrance to the National Gallery. - Your tour guide will be wearing a dark blue 'Vox City' uniform. Please arrive 5 minutes early if possible - Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide prior to arrival - Please note that the tour guide speaks English. Other languages are available through audio only ## Compared with other Harry Potter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 21** | €18 | 2h | 4.9 (243) | shared | | [Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/tour-for-muggles-the-ultimate-harry-potter-walking-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €23 | 2h | 4.93 (4873) | shared | | [Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (Private Group)](/uk/london/tours/magical-harry-potter-walking-tour-private-group/?format=md) | €315 per group | 2h | 4.96 (123) | private | | [Harry Potter's most comprehensive and exclusive tour in London](/uk/london/tours/harry-potter-s-most-comprehensive-and-exclusive-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €26 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (83) | shared | Ranked #5 of 21 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €181, median €30; typical length 3h. 5 of 21 are private. 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