Oxford Harry Potter Tour 2026
Visit authentic Oxford filming locations | Includes Divinity School entry
About Harry Potter Tour Oxford
Step into the real-life magical world of Harry Potter and visit filming locations used for the magical movie franchise in Oxford. See Oxford through the eyes of Harry Potter characters and compare student life at Hogwarts with an Oxford education.
Take a fun walking tour to famous film locations and see the real-life Hogwarts Library and Hogwarts Hospital.
Learn everything about the connection between Oxford and the author of the famous book series and test your knowledge in a fun Potter-mania quiz.
See the Oxford location of the shrunken heads on the night bus in The Prisoner of Azkaban.
STEP INSIDE THE MAGICAL WORLD OF HARRY POTTER BY GOING ON THIS AMAZING OXFORD WALKING TOUR!
Book your tour in advance, and don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
I’m a huge Harry Potter fan, and this walking tour met my expectations. Even if You are not that into Harry Potter, I would still recommend this tour because it allows you to explore sites around Oxford and our tour guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining. 10/10 experience that I would do again!
I felt like I was in Hogwarts, like Professor McGonagall or something like that. This was undoubtedly an excellent tour that takes you through all the must-see filming locations of Harry Potter movies. We saw the Bridge of Sighs, Hogwarts Infirmary, and Christ Church College. The tour was a really good mix of educational and fun activities!
DESCRIPTION
Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour
- Tour Guide
- Map of Oxford city center colleges, sites, and attractions
- Entrance to the Divinity School filming site
- Visiting the medieval library upstairs (no guided tours are allowed in the library)
- Entry to New College or the Christ Church filming sites
- English
This magical Oxford walking tour is calling all wizards and muggles! This exciting tour will take you to the prominent filming locations used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire films. This exciting tour is a must-do activity for any Harry Potter movie fan!
During the production of the films, Rowling walked the producers around Oxford, showing them the statue that looked like ‘Nearly Headless Nick’ and Turf Tavern Lane, which resembled Knockturn Alley.
This fun tour showcases the filming locations of the Harry Potter movies around Oxford. It includes entry to 1 film site via the Divinity School, where they filmed the dance, classroom, and infirmary scenes.
On this guided tour you will pass the city’s famous sights and colleges. You will also be provided with insights about the actors, the producers, and Rowling’s inspirations for writing the world-famous series. To test your knowledge of the books and films, you will take part in a Harry Potter quiz as you walk around. The tour guide will also describe how student life in Oxford compares with Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
You’ll cast your eyes on some of the most important buildings and Oxford colleges and learn about other significant movies filmed in the city. Make the best out of plenty of photo opportunities and create memories that will last forever.
Once you’ve finished your Harry Potter tour, take a break and see the rest of Oxford from a new angle with the Oxford hop on hop off bus. It’s the easiest way to get a full view of this historic little city.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Please note that the medieval library upstairs at the Bodleian Library is closed for private tours, but you can visit the Divinity School film site at the Bodleian Libary.
- When you visit Oxford, take the time to explore it properly – there’s so much more to this historic city than first meets the eye.
Meeting Point
Your guide will be wearing a red iloveoxford lanyard and/or a Harry Potter gown and hat outside the currently empty shop at 15 Broad Street.
FAQ
Was any of Harry Potter filmed in Oxford?
Which Oxford college was in Harry Potter?
Where was the Hogwarts dining room filmed?
Was Hogwarts based on Oxford?
Which family-friendly activities do you recommend in Oxford?
Book This Oxford Harry Potter Tour And Step Into The Magical Wizarding World Of Hogwarts!
- “A must-do experience for every Harry Potter fan!” – Carol
- “Such a fun tour for all ages, my family loved it!” – Mike
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