Harry Potter Tours

Written by Viator, August 2010

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The seven Harry Potter books have enchanted children and adults alike over the last decade or so. The release of each new installment is front page news, and fans queue for days with the opening of every new film based on the series. Their phenomenal success has not only made reading cool again but also generated a wave of interest in the real or imagined locations both on the page and on the screen. So if you’re wild about Harry, potty about Potter, take a tour and explore key sites associated with the boy wizard across Britain.

Whether you arrive in London by broomstick or jumbo, the best way to get around is by traditional black cab (even Prince Philip has one!). With a tour tailored to Potter fans you’ll start off at Diagon Alley, which is actually historic Leadenhall Market, a grand Victorian covered arcade which has been a place of trade for around 700 years, built on the site of a much older Roman forum.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

If you are a Harry Potter fan this tour is a must. It was absolutely awesome to see all the sets and costumes. Lots to see and lots to enjoy about this tour.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Harry Potter Walking Tour of London including River Thames Boat Ride

Highly recommend this to any Harry Potter fans, or to anyone interested in seeing some unique sights in London! The tour guide had a brilliant knowledge of Harry Potter as well as of London, and the enter group all seemed to really enjoy the day. Finishing at Kings Cross Station was the perfect way to end a fantastic experience!

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Harry Potter Walking Tour of London including River Thames Boat Ride

Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many London sites familiar to Harry Potter fans. It was a fast-paced tour that covered many areas. The guide also told us interesting stories about the various locales as we walked. It was well done and very interesting for my 10 yr old son as well as for me.

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Then of course there’s platform 9 and ¾ at King’s Cross Station, from where the Hogwarts Express departs, and a whole host of other key spots around London which will bring the adventure to life. There are morning, afternoon or evening options so you can spend the rest of the day mingling with the Muggles and checking out the other attractions of the British capital.

For the true fanatic, a fabulous three-day tour covers the best of the beautiful English countryside while exploring Potter film locations and places associated with other classic children’s books. See Hogwarts infirmary and library in Oxford and visit the village Lacock, which features extensively in the movies. Along the way you’ll also see foreboding castles, mysterious forests and travel on a steam train just like the Hogwarts Express. All aboard!