Highlights
Unlike other tours, this covers every London Harry Potter filming location and inspiration, not just highlights. It's conducted entirely in German – perfect for native German speakers. Free lunch is included with vegan and vegetarian options available.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We are meeting in front of Southwark Cathedral to embark on our Magical Tour!
Return Details
- The tour concludes at Platform 9¾ in Kings Cross Station – where the Harry Potter films both begin and end!
Duration
5 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, , London
Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and most vibrant food markets, also has a special place in Harry Potter history. In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), the market’s surroundings were used as the location for the Leaky Cauldron. Specifically, the entrance to the pub was filmed at 7 Stoney Street, which now houses a florist. This spot was where the Knight Bus screeched to a halt, narrowly squeezing between two London double-deckers. Today, visitors can explore the bustling mark
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cecil Court
Off Charing Cross Road, , London
Multiple UK streets claim to have inspired Diagon Alley, including spots in Exeter, Edinburgh, and York. London's Cecil Court is a top contender – located off Charing Cross Road (matching the books), it features quirky shops selling books, maps, and antiques, plus a vintage gas lamp. The street houses Watkins Books, the world's oldest occult bookshop (established 1893), where you can even buy dragon's blood – though it's just dried resin powder.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goodwin's Court
Goodwin's Ct, Covent Garden, London
After exploring Diagon Alley, head to Goodwin's Court across St Martin's Lane from Cecil Court – London's answer to Knockturn Alley. This 17th-century narrow street features gaslamps and bow-fronted buildings (though no flesh-eating slug repellent for sale). While also cited as Diagon Alley inspiration, its darker atmosphere better suits the sinister Borgin & Burke's than the cheerful Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leadenhall Market
Gracechurch Street, , London
Want to visit the actual Diagon Alley film location? Skip Charing Cross Road (the book's location) and head to Leadenhall Market, a Victorian covered market in the City of London used in the first movie. The Leaky Cauldron entrance is the curved door in Bull's Head Passage next to the optician – formerly blue, now painted white.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: House of MinaLima
157 Wardour Street, London
Graphic design duo MinaLima created all the Harry Potter film props, from the Marauder's Map to Bertie Bott's packaging. Visit their free London gallery on Wardour Street in Soho (relocated from Greek Street) to see original designs and learn their creative process. The shop sells Harry Potter souvenirs – fair warning: resisting a purchase requires serious willpower.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Bridge
Thames Embankment, London
The Millennium Bridge features dramatically in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince's opening Death Eater attack scene. While London's "wobbly bridge" won't actually collapse from dark magic, it offers stunning Thames views connecting the South Bank and Tate Modern to St Paul's Cathedral on the north side.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
After crossing the Millennium Bridge, visit St Paul's Cathedral to see Wren's Geometric Staircase in the south-west tower, featured in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The staircase doubled as a Hogwarts location in the scene where Ron and Harry leave Professor Trelawney's divination class after Hermione storms out.Retry
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: King's Cross Station
Euston Road, , London
Visit King's Cross station's Platform 9¾, where you can pose with a luggage trolley disappearing into the wall. Expect queues at this popular attraction, but they're shorter during midday or outside shop hours. The actual filming happened at platforms 4 and 5. Browse the Harry Potter shop for house scarves, wands, chocolate frogs, and exclusive merchandise – they'll even deliver if you overspend.Retry
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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