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Has anyone been to the Harry Potter Tour in London and would recommend it?

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Yes I’ve been there multiple times! It’s great and lots of people dress up too so feel free to wear ur house merch Answer from New-Temperature-8657 on reddit.com

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December 23, 2024 -

Hey Potterheads, I’m going to be in London just for a quick weekend.

Has anyone done one of the (many) Harry Potter walking tours in the city, and do you recommend it, OR should I just follow a self guided walking tour based on one of the (also many) online blogs?

Any other must do Potter experiences in the city, please let me know :) we have limited time so nothing outside of the city please.

Before you suggest the studio tour, it’s sold out already:(

Look up a Harry Potter walking tour on Airbnb under experiences

Going with a group doesn't allow you much time to do stuff you might want to according to a friend who did one.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Harry Potter Walking Tour London

June 9, 2024 -

Hi everyone! My mum is visiting me in London for Christmas this year and I would really like to gift her an activity we can do together. A Harry Potter Walking Tour does seem like a good idea as we are both huge fans of the franchise. But I am a bit worried that it might be a bit boring BECAUSE she is such a well-read fan. So my question would be: have any of you been on a such a tour through London? Can you recommend it? Where abouts did you go? Thanks🫶

I doubt there is much to see to be honest given that so little of it is actually filmed in the streets of London. Have you thought about doing the studio tour in Watford given that she’s a massive fan? Its not too far from the centre of London by tube

I did a self guided tour (visiting spots while exploring the city / when I happened to be nearby). Off the top of my head I remember: Kings Cross / St. Pancras (CoS during the flying car scene) 12 Grimmauld Place in Claremont Square, walkable from Kings Cross Diagon Alley / Leaky Cauldron (PS) in Leadenhall Market Leaky Cauldron exterior (PoA) in Borough Market, where the Knight Bus drops Harry off Millenium Bridge (HBP) Entry to Ministry of Magic (DH) in Scotland Yard Westminster Station (where Arthur and Harry go through on the way to ministry in OotP)

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: I planned a Harry Potter themed walking tour of London on Google Maps

April 18, 2016 - The route takes in locations used in the films, as well as some other major London landmarks along the way for good measure, including the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Bank of England, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Here is a list of the filming locations that it passes along the route: Leadenhall Market, as seen in the Philosopher's Stone before Hagrid takes Harry to the Leaky Cauldron for the first time.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: I’m going for the first time to London and I want to visit everything related to Harry Potter

March 21, 2023 -

I really need your advice where to go and what to do exactly? I really want to avoid scammers. Please send your recommendations based on your experience! Thank you so much

You should go see Cursed Child if it’s still running. The story is awful, but the production is off the charts awesome.

You could go see Leadenhall Market. Walk down Tottenham Court Road. Wander down the crappy roads of the South Bank. Then Scotland ho!

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Harry Potter walking tour of London

September 21, 2018 -

Hello, everybody! I visited London last year and I participated in a walking tour of the places in which Harry Potter was filmed and some of the places that J.K. Rowling visited and was inspired by. I was wondering if there are any redditors here that went to the same tour and are willing to share some impressions with me. For me, as a foreigener, it felt like I was living in the Harry Potter Universe for a day.

I did this a few years back. It was brilliant! I am from the UK but I still thought it was really good. I tried to do the same tour again by myself a couple of years later. And whilst I remembered the route, it wasn't the same without the tour guide, so it definitely worth the money!

I went on that tour too. It was so cool to see the HP and just general sites around London. My tour group was kind of large and the leader awarded house points for trivia

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Has anyone been to the Harry Potter Tour in London and would recommend it?

March 20, 2021 -

I am thinking about taking my boyfriend there for a nice trip and I wanted to know if it’s worth the price! Thank y‘all!

Yes I’ve been there multiple times! It’s great and lots of people dress up too so feel free to wear ur house merch 😂

ABSOLUTELY. I’m from the US and my friend surprised me with the HP Tour in London while on our vacation to the UK right before the pandemic hit and it was such a magical experience! Don’t know where you’re based, but tickets usually have to be booked far in advance because they tend to sell out quickly, so plan ahead! I know when my friend looked for tickets, everything was sold out but she ended up finding tickets through a 3rd party tour company and the price included the admission ticket + a bus that picked us up from London (where we were staying) and dropped us off in Leavesden (where the tour is located) and also included the ride back to London. You should book the earliest time slot available so that you could get your money’s worth, since tickets are pricey. You have a tour guide that walks you through the Great Hall and they explain little details for a few minutes, but after that, it’s pretty much a self-guided tour. You can take as much time as you want, and trust me, you’ll probably spend hours looking at all the costumes, set designs, and props! You should also ask for a free passport book at the ticket window - there’s a few stamp machines throughout the tour where you can stamp the pages of your book. A pretty neat free souvenir :) Overall, it was a very wonderful experience and it was a lot of fun getting to look at everything up close and trying to remember where I saw it in the movies. If possible, I would recommend going around the holidays (Christmas/New Year’s) because that’s when they have the Great Hall decked out in Christmas decor, just like the films. On a side note, if anyone from the US is unable to travel all the way to London to attend the tour (my heart feels for you

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: The ultimate trip

December 23, 2024 -

TLDR; I am trying to organize a surprise Harry Potter-themed trip to London in August with my partner, and I am not sure about which walking tour to take (or if to take more)

My partner loves Harry Potter, and soon we are gonna have our 3 years anniversary, so I would love to surprise them with something unique. I am organizing an n-day trip (in the sense that I still don't know when the trip is going to end because I have to decide how many activities I want us to do). As I am not a fan, I would like to hear some opinions about my plan

So far, my program looks like this:
2/08 Arrive. We sleep near King's Cross, so I plan on going to the platform 9 3/4 and the shop, maybe also a niche restaurant that seems potion-themed

3/08 Free morning and Cursed Child (it lasts 6 hours, so I think a free morning is ok)

4/08 Here I have a problem, I booked the Harry Potter themed room in Georgian House and I would like to enjoy the room as it is only for one night, so I was thinking of doing an escape room and maybe a walking tour. I found the one from the London ticket and the one from the tour for Muggles. It seems that the latter is more appreciated, but is it maybe to do both? I couldn't find exactly which location we will visit, so I don't know if there are overlaps with the one from the London ticket (they have 3 actually, but no accurate description to spot the differences). Any suggestions?

5/08 Warner Bros tour, probably with tea (to do before the designated time), and dinner after (all at the studios)

6/08 Visit the house of Minalima, and then fly back

Are there any activities I should add? Do you have any suggestions? The only fixed things are the date of arrival, Cursed Child, and the night at the Georgian Hotel.

If you could help me organise the best experience I can for them, I would be extremely grateful!

The restaurant is called The Alchemist if somebody is interested!

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: I am going to London. Which Harry Potter places should I visit?

January 30, 2018 -

My list is: Studio Tour, Cursed Child, Kings Cross, Mina Lima,

Is there any others I should add? I'm going next June. Thanks!

I think the Warner Bros Studio tour was worth every penny. Get the audio guide, too though

There is a walking/bus tour that will take you to different filming locations around London, too.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Help Harry Potter visit tour in London

March 1, 2022 -

Hi !

My family is visiting London in April 2023. We are huge fan of the JK Rowling universe. Could you give us some advices and spots to visit in London ? We don't have any car so it must be accessible from a train station or bus. We have planned to visit the Warner Bros Studio Tour, do you know if it worth it ?

Thank you so much.
Sorry if my english is not perfect.

Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station is a must! Leadenhall Market, which they used for Diagon Alley. London Zoo - the reptile house where Harry meets the snake in book 1.

Yes, the Harry Potter studio in London is awesome, I recommend it! You can take the train from London to Watford Junction, and then a special bus takes you to the studio. There's also a small HP shop in King Cross station and a spot to take pictures, but it's often overcrowded. I have personally really appreciated the London Dungeon experience and would recommend it as well! Madame Tussauds is also nice to see, and not that far from Baker Street if you are a Sherlock Holmes fan. If you plan on taking the tube regularly it's going to be cheaper (and easier) to buy an Oyster card. I also love going to Camden Town (accessible by bus), there are a lot of different shops, and a lot of different types of food there. Hope you will enjoy your stay in London! Edit: sorry I am getting tired, a lot of those spots are absolutely not HP related. But if you have some more time I still recommend them haha

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Where should I definitely go in London?

December 20, 2024 -

I am going to London for the first time in my life and really want to see ALL the Harry Potter places possible. I know about the official Studio Tours. Which other places do you recommend, where should I go? Do you know some more secret spots? Thank you in advance! I am so excited to see some of the places I have read about for years in real life 😍

There’s a little alleyway just east of St Martin’s Lane called Goodwin’s Court that is said to have inspired the look of Diagon Alley, and also potentially have been where some of Knockturn Alley was filmed. You reach it from Bedfordbury and it’s worth a little look.

House of MinaLima is a nice little shop. They did the graphic designs in the movies for things like the packaging at Honeydukes, textbooks covers, etc. Leadenhall Market is in the first film, I just did a walkthrough personally. It was 5pm and the places were packed with people gathering after work. Places that gave me the feeling of being in Harry Potter’s world but weren’t mentioned in the series nor were filming locations: Borough Market and Portobello Road both gave me Diagon Alley vibes. Especially some of the antique shops on Portobello Road- same organized chaos with interesting trinkets as Ollivander’s and Borgin and Burkes. Cecil Court is a street of bookshops that each made me feel like I was at Flourish and Blotts. Choosing Keeping is a stationary shop that just felt magical- hand bound journals, speciality paper, fancy pens, etc.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Studio Tour London at Night?

September 20, 2025 -

Hi my family and I are traveling to London soon and the only remaining tickets are for 6/6:30 pm entry. Is visiting at night with kids under 13 a bad idea?

I wouldn’t want to do it and feel rushed. It takes a couple of hours to walk round quickly. If you want to take everything in and read everything then you’re probably looking at double that time. I could lose at least 30-60 mins just in awe of the big castle.

Depends on your kids. It’s a big place, lots of walking - often takes people 3-4 hours to walk around it properly. I don’t think they do anything too different at night unless it’s a ‘special’ night.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: I finally visited the Harry Potter studios in London

June 8, 2025 -

Just got back from a full day at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter (yep, that's the full name LOL) and damn… it was amazing. But also overwhelming if you don’t plan it right.

Some quick thoughts that might help if you're going soon:

Pros

The sets are insane. Hogwarts Great Hall, Diagon Alley and the full-size Hogwarts Express are worth the ticket alone.

You'll nerd out over the props and behind-the-scenes stuff - especially the animatronics and makeup areas.

Butterbeer is a thing. It's weirdly good. Try it at least once.

You can walk inside Privet Drive. Childhood unlocked.

Cons

The gift shop is... dangerous. Like €€€ dangerous.

It’s crowded. Even off-peak, expect lines.

Food is mid. Eat before or after.

Advice for first-timers

Book way in advance - no tickets on-site.

Take your time. The average visit is 3–4 hours, but I could've easily stayed 5.

Bring a power bank. You'll take hundreds of photos. In my case videos

Go early in the day if you want the best lighting in the outdoor section (like the Knight Bus and Privet Drive).

Food is mid is an overstatement unless it’s improved in the last 12 months

Completely fair assessment. Lovely to hear you had a great time!

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Harry Potter places in London

October 9, 2017 -

Hi everyone! I'm going to London soon, but I don't know the city at all. Do any of you guys who live there (or have been there before) know any fun places related to Harry Potter that I can visit while I am in London?

You can go and see the cursed child play, or if you head to the edge of London, go to the Warner bros studio tour in Watford

Of course you can see Kings Cross station as well. The millennium bridge (the bridge the death eaters destroyed) is there as well

Movie locations - quite a few are in or near London

https://movie-locations.com/movies/h/Harry-Potter-1.php

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: GOING ON A HARRY POTTER TRIP TO THE UK FOR MY 30th BIRTHDAY!!!

May 7, 2019 -

What are the must sees and must dos? Anyone that’s done this how was your experience? Suggestions? Words of wisdom? I’m so excited! TIA!

Will you only be in London? In Scotland you can ride the Jacobite Train which looks like the Hogwarts Express and it goes over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which you’ll recognize immediately from the films. We went to Edinburgh in September and it had all the HP vibes, and related things. Shops along cobblestone paths with hidden corridors felt so much like Diagon Alley. We had breakfast at Elephant house, where she spent a lot of time writing the first couple of books. There is a cemetery where you can visit the grave of Thomas Riddell and a few other names you might recognize. We did a wizard style escape room (not officially HP licensed) that was pretty fun. I found a lot of lists and info searching through Pinterest. There were lists of places you’d recognize from the films in England and Scotland. I don’t know how much time you have, where you’re from, if you’ve ever been to these places, etc. but I can’t recommend visiting Scotland enough, it was absolutely magical.

Harry Potter studio tour? I went last year in the fall. Best experience ever! I took a uber to the studio. It’s busy in London with the traffic so it is best to go early to the studio. Line was long to go into the studio but there is a shop near the entrance that totally get you bankrupt, yet it helped past the time for the line to move. Lol There is alot to see! So take a lot of photos and videos!

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: What are some good HP related places to visit in London?

May 13, 2025 -

I can't go to the WB studio bc my travel companions aren't HP fans, but I still wanted to go to some cool places in London on my own!

I already know about Platform 9 3/4, but I was wondering if anyone can help me find any HP themed restaurants or shops I can go to (bonus points if it has Hogwarts Legacy merch)!!

Thank you in advance for your help!!

The Magic of Afternoon Tea at the Vintry & Mercer, 20 Garlick Hill or Wizard's Afternoon Tea at Georgian House Hotel, 35-39 St George's Drive. If you can carve out a couple of hours for a HP walking tour, check Expedia or Getyourguide. Or check the places they go to and wander there yourself. Shops: House of MinaLima at 157 Wardour Street, House of Spells at 69-71 Charing Cross Road, Noble Collection at 26-28 Neal Street. Have fun going down the rabbit hole (some things are a little outdated, but it's still good info): https://thirdeyetraveller.com/?s=harry+potter+london

How about spending an evening at the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play? You could also visit some filming locations from the movies like the Millennium Bridge or Claremont Square (Grimmauld Place). But my suggestion would be to ignore your companions and go to the WB Studio on your own.

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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Thoughts/tips on the London Harry Potter studio tour?

March 25, 2022 -

Hi all,

I'm gonna be headed to London in mid-August and going on the HP studio tour. Thoughts? Tips? Add-ons that are absolutely/not worth it?

I went today and there’s a few tips I would follow:- BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE!! Tickets sell like a month in advance but if you want to keep checking the website you could get a cancellation Try to book earlier in the day - once the tour starts, your in a cinema (don’t want to give spoilers..😉) and once that’s over your left to your own devices so can walk around and take as long as you like. I would say 3pm booking latest. A lot of people dress up and get right into the Hogwarts Magic so if you want to wear any magic gear you will definitely fit in! The Green Screen options are great fun! Highly recommend queuing for the opportunities and the queues don’t take too long. Can’t stress this enough, Take a break! Half way through there’s a cafe. You don’t have to buy anything but take a seat for a few minutes. Maybe bring some snacks as the cafe is fairly pricey if your bring a family. It’s a fair bit of walking so a sit down and rest is rather nice. There’s no need to rush though it, take your time and soak it in! Which leads me on to my next tip… Don’t rush! Once your in you can take as long as you like looking around so don’t feel like you have to get round it, again take in the magic!!! Try not to film/photos. I know It’s great fun to look back but being in the moment and enjoying the magic is way forward! Absolutely take some selfies but so many people walk around filming the whole thing and I think it really ruins “being in the moment” and the magic of the whole thing! This one’s personal but Butter Beers are gross! Butter beer ice cream is the way forward and highly recommend that! The shop is ridiculously expensive and half empty! Don’t get your hopes up for the shop. I absolutely recommend going, even if your not a massive potter head. It’s a magical exciting experience and I highly recommend young and old to go! You will have the best time!! I’ll leave the link below so you can book your tickets!! https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/tickets/

Waiting to see replies on this: I'm based in the UK and I've heard some amazing things, but still haven't got around to going yet.