Shared Alumni-led Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour
What your day looks like
Step into the magical world of Harry Potter on this exciting walking tour, led by current or former Oxford students who know the university inside out. Together, you’ll explore two of the iconic filming locations featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, immersing yourself in the real-life settings that brought Hogwarts to the big screen. As you wander through Oxford’s historic heart, you’ll encounter some of the university’s most remarkable buildings and colleges—architectural masterpieces that have inspired filmmakers, authors, and scholars for centuries. Your guide will point out where key scenes were shot, share behind-the-scenes stories, and highlight other major film and TV productions that chose Oxford for its unique atmosphere and timeless beauty. Along the way, you’ll enjoy fantastic photo opportunities, whether you’re capturing grand medieval halls, cloistered walkways, or spots that fans will instantly recognise. Between film anecdotes, you’ll also gain insight into Oxford University itself: the oldest English-speaking university in the world and ranked the best university globally for an unprecedented six consecutive years. This tour blends movie magic with real history, offering the perfect mix for families, fans, and anyone curious about the traditions and secrets of this extraordinary city.
The experience, in brief
- J.K. Rowling’s relationship with Oxford
- Oxfordeducated crime writer she admires
- Two key cast members raised in Oxford
- Actors considered and rejected for major roles
- Knight Bus shrunken heads Oxford filming location
- Worldfamous authors, actors, filmmakers linked to Oxford
The journey, in full
Meet outside 11 Broad Street Walk past the exterior of Balliol College See Blackwell’s Bookshop, where J.K. Rowling signed her first books See the Sheldonian Theatre See the Divinity School Visit the Bodleian Library courtyard and the statue often associated with Nearly Headless Nick See the Bridge of Sighs Walk through Radcliffe Square See All Souls College Enter New College Visit the famous cloister where Draco Malfoy was turned into a ferret
Your day, step by step
Oxford
Sightseeing at University of Oxford.
What to know before booking
Included
90 minutes guided tour Access to New College
Not Included
Gratuities and extras
What to Bring
Online Reservations Recommended Comfortable shoes Weather-appropriate clothing Water (especially in hot weather) Please use the facilities before the tour, as public toilets are limited What language is the tour in? Our standard shared public tours are conducted in English, but Spanish and Mandarin tours are also available when scheduled. These can be booked in the dedicated section.
Restrictions
Guide dogs are welcome. Pets are not permitted on college grounds.
Meeting & Pickup
Oxford - Outside 11 Broad Street, next to the pillar mailbox. Please do not enter the shops, as they are not related to us.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic