I'm visiting London soon and the studio tour is sold-out.
I keep refreshing in case something gets cancelled but no luck so far.
What else can I do besides the tour? Any suggestions?
UPDATE: Thank you everyone for your suggestions but I DID IT. I found a ticket for the exact date I needed it for! I literally felt like Harry must have felt when he was told he was a wizard.
If anyone else is looking for last minute tickets my advice is this: check out (LEGIT) third party websites and KEEP. REFRESHING.
I finally visited the Harry Potter studios in London
London walking tours
Besides the Studio Tour, what is the next best Harry Potter thing you can do in London?
Thoughts/tips on the London Harry Potter studio tour?
Videos
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).
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:(