--- title: Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 19 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 21 (Harry Potter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/magical-movies-of-london-harry-potter-tour/ --- # Magical Movies of London Harry Potter Tour **Guidekin's take:** Watch film clips at London locations including the entrance to Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic, linking scenes to the streets around you. A guide shares filming stories; lunch and Underground fares are excluded. 5 from 32 reviews at €19 per person for 2h. ## Overview Join us as we venture into the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry of Harry Potter in London! On this walking tour of London's streets we will watch clips from the movies while we regale you with behind-the-scenes stories of those locations and how they were used in the film series. Our first stop will be the entrance to Diagon Alley, before we pop down to see the Ministry of Magic, and find out which Leaky Cauldron has the best tacos, as well as others we don't want to spoil here. We'll also share some of the strangest and funniest non-HP facts that we've learned about London along the way. We will finish at Borough Market, London's top street food destination, with King's Cross just a separate Tube ride away. IMPORTANT INFO Every person (over 11yo) will need an Oyster card or contactless payment method with at least £2.40 for a short journey on the London Underground. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point by the Eros Fountain, - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €19: ages 4 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €19 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Where Now Tours ## What's included - Knowledgeable guide of movie making and history ## Not included - Lunch - London Underground fee ## Itinerary 1. **Piccadilly Circus** (10m) - One of London's most recognisably locations used in filming for many movies including Harry Potter. 2. **The cinema district of London which is where all big movie premiers happen** (5m) - It also neighbours China Town. 3. **Cecil Court** (10m) - The Victorian Alley famous for it's collectors book shops, antiquities and galleries. The street once housed Mozart and was the birth place of the British film industry. 4. **Goodwin's Court** (10m) - A hidden alleyway that is the oldest complete street in London. Gorgeous architecture and steeped in history it's a place easily missed when exploring on your own. 5. **Trafalgar Square** (pass by, no stop) - Trafalgar square is a central hub to London with roads leading to Buckingham Palace and Westminster square. Trafalgar is home to many impressive buildings as well as the tallest statue in the UK and the smallest police station. 6. **Millennium Bridge** (10m) - The infamous bridge that was used in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The bridge is overlooked by St Pauls Cathedral and has amazing views of the city across the river Thames. 7. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - The incredible replica of the Globe Theatre built in 1997. Recreating the original theatre first built in 1599. 8. **The Anchor** (pass by, no stop) - A beautiful picturesque pub first built in 1615. It was also used in a scene for Tom Cruise's first outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible. 9. **The Clink Prison Museum** (pass by, no stop) - This street where the Prison museum is located was once home to the notorious medieval Gaol from the 1100s. The street is now an awe inspiring site with some beautiful street art. 10. **Borough Market** (10m) - This thousand year old market is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat after the tour. Some of the best food and drink can be found in the market and the area itself is close to London bridge station. Across the road is the George Pub which is one of the oldest pubs in London. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30 - 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 Meeting point by the Eros Fountain, the side facing the large Billboard on the opposite side of the road. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJXR72_NMEdkgR_1EwaOPDehc ## Good to know - 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Harry Potter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 21** | €19 | 2h | 5.0 (32) | 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 #9 of 21 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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