--- title: London The Best of Harry Potter Guided Tour (Free for Kids) lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 14 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 908 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 16 of 21 (Harry Potter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-the-best-of-harry-potter-guided-tour-free-for-kids/ --- # London The Best of Harry Potter Guided Tour (Free for Kids) **Guidekin's take:** Wizard-film locations and places that inspired the books form this guided London walk. Children aged thirteen and under join free but must be booked in; the route uses two Tube rides, with fares paid separately. 4.74 from 908 reviews at €14 per person for 3h. ## Overview An unmissable tour for families & all die hard fans of Harry Potter! Kids join for free ! Age 13 and below. Please book them in! Join your fun Potterhead guide and small group of fellow fans to discover actual movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is!) You'll also visit several locations that inspired JK Rowling's stories - it's the best way for Potter fans to explore London! The tour starts at King Cross Train station : Platform 9 3/4!! We'll walk down magical narrow streets on our way to the Leicester Square area for top film locations & visiting 2 famous shops - the first made all of the paper props for the films and the second a very nice treat for the kids (We keep this one a secret!) We'll then travel to London Bridge where we see more film locations, including the Wobbly Bridge & Leaky Cauldron. Along the way, learn fun wizarding facts and stories, and see sights & buildings that inspired JK Rowling. Welcome to Harry Potter's London! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet in front of the stairs leading… - Starts 09:30, 13:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (please bring your own… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €1: ages 0 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €14 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 908 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Sights Tours Group LLC ## What's included - KIDS JOIN FREE !! (Age 13 and below) - Small group sizes - 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London - Fun Local Guide ## Not included - We take 2 tube journeys on this tour. You will need a contactless Bank Card, Oyster or Travel Card - Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour) - Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point ## Itinerary 1. **King's Cross Station** (30m) - After meeting your guide and fellow Potter fans, head inside this beautiful old station - home of Platform 9 ¾ where the journey to Hogwarts begins! Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts... 2. **Cecil Court** (10m) - Walk down this beautiful old London street, full of colourful independent shops with overhanging signs - just like a famous magical shopping street in Harry Potter. Great for Photos! 3. **Goodwin's Court** (10m) - Tiptoe your way through a dark and mysterious street that big Harry Potter fans will recognise immediately. Keep your voices low so as not to disturb the dark arts.... 4. **Palace Theatre** (10m) - Next, we'll stop by at the famous theatre where the Potter world hits the Stage with the world-renowned Cursed Child Theatre Show. Get your camera ready for pictures with the iconic Harry Potter Sign. 5. **Leicester Square** (20m) - Get your photos with the Harry Potter Statue and see the heart of UK cinema, where world premieres of your favourite movies are shown! 6. **Westminster** (30m) - Film Locations 7. **Borough Market** (15m) - See one of London's best world food markets to see more recognisable filming locations for not just Harry Potter but many many more. 8. **London Bridge** (30m) - Film Locations and other inspirations that J.K. Rowling drew from! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 13:30, 16:00 - 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 We meet in front of the stairs leading up to the Parcel Yard (next to the Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter shop inside King's Cross Station) Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins early - we won't have time during the tour itself. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJNxhUjPobdkgRPs7qrzmRV8I ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Extra Large Push chairs not accessible ## Compared with other Harry Potter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 21** | €14 | 3h | 4.74 (908) | 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 #16 of 21 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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