Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (with Bottle of Butterbeer!)
Description
Come follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, and enjoy a refreshing bottle of non-alcoholic Butterbeer, a drink made famous by the movie. It consists of cream soda and butter syrup, and you won't find anything else like it in London except on our tour! See the buildings that contain the Ministry of Magic, walk through the Underground barriers Harry and Arthur Weasley travelled through on their visit to London, stand on the bridge blown up by Death Eaters, and walk through the real Diagon Alley! The tour will be filled with fun facts and film references, and take you to all the sites that inspired the iconic book series as well as including all the site used for filming in our city. So whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, grab your wands and come along on a magical walk through the London of Harry Potter!
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Borough Market was transformed into the setting for the Leaky Cauldron's entrance. The market's bustling atmosphere and historic architecture added an authentic touch to the magical world of Harry Potter and the Knight Bus scene that was filmed here.
Considered an inspiration for Azkaban Prison, The Clink adds to the historical ambiance of the area, which was utilised as a filming location for scenes in Harry Potter.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is an exact replica of the 16th century theatre that once stood here. This version was built by actor Sam Wanamaker, who is actually the father of Zoe Wanamaker who played Madame Hooch. In addition, David Tenant (Barty Crouch Jr) was married here.
This iconic London landmark, built in the year 2000 (hence the name) was blown up by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film!
This is where Newt Scamander met Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series and served as the set for the staircase to the Divination Tower in the Harry Potter film franchise.
Daniel Radcliffe attended the prestigious City of London School, which has a reputation for academic excellence and notable alumni. His education at this esteemed school provided a strong foundation that complemented his burgeoning acting career.
Great Scotland Yard stood in for the entrance to the Ministry of Magic in the Harry Potter films. The historic and imposing façade of the building provided a fittingly grand and authoritative exterior for the magical government headquarters.
Here you will stand in the footsteps of the Trio as you explore the location where they infiltrated the Ministry of Magic in The Order of the Phoenix.
Whitehall serves as the location of the Ministry of Magic both in the books and the film series. Also, there is a portal here on Downing Street for the Minister for Magic to communicate with the Prime Minister of the muggle world.
This central London piazza is one of London's most recognised landmarks and was also the site of the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on July 7, 2011, attracting thousands of fans from around the globe.
Godwin's Court in London, with its narrow, winding alley and historic charm, is believed to have inspired the set designers' depiction of Knockturn Alley in the Harry Potter series.
Cecil Court, a quaint pedestrian street in London known for its antiquarian bookshops and historic charm, is widely believed to have inspired Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. The enchanting atmosphere, lined with eclectic shops and Victorian architecture, mirrors the magical shopping district where wizards purchase their spellbinding supplies.
The entrance to Diagon Alley is located here on Charing Cross Road, a bustling thoroughfare in London known for its bookstores. This central and vibrant location adds a touch of magical realism to the series, blending the ordinary Muggle world with the hidden wizarding realm.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Carolina gave us a very in-depth tour of not just Harry Potter, but of other films made in the area. I would recommend her 100%!
Thanks for the review! We’re so glad you enjoyed Carolina’s detailed tour and her film insights.
I never thought I'd like Butterbeer and was even hesitant to try it, but... when I started drinking it, I found it DELICIOUS. You can even eat ice cream with butter beer. It was at the Harry Potter shop in Manhattan on your final tour you can get a special Harry Potter Butterbeer pack and it comes with an exclusive New York Griffin wand, a souvenir pin, a chocolate frog, a draft Butterbeer and a Butterbeer ice cream. It's worth it, friends, don't miss it.
Thanks for sharing! Glad you gave butterbeer a try—sounds like a magical treat!
It was a lovely experience with Carolina. She took all our questions into consideration and gave us a brilliant overview of all the filming places and a lot more. She also gave us good hints for visiting and trying things in London. Thank You! The two nerds from Germany.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear Carolina provided an insightful and enjoyable experience. We're glad you found her recommendations helpful. Best wishes to you both!
We did our Harry Potter walking tour on our first day in London. Being a huge Harry Potter fan this was a nice alternative since the Harry Potter Experience was sold out and requires reservations months in advance. Our guide's name was ironically Harry and he was awesome! We had such a great time with him walking around London and hearing about Harry Potter and other fun facts that he was able to share. A great feature of the tour was that Harry had a large tablet available so he would show us clips from the movies and then point out the specifics in the locations where we were standing! It was really cool to be able to do that. While all of this was great, I think the best part was just being able to walk all over London, getting a feel for the city and all the sights and then knowing where we wanted to go back to and explore on our own. The bottle of butterbeer was a nice touch at the end, but I don't know if it was necessary. It was fun to go to the Harry Potter store where the butterbeer was sold but it did add on an extra 20-30 minutes and we were all getting tired so it wasn't a huge selling point for me to have that option at the end. It also would've been nice if there had been tables and chairs to sit and enjoy the butterbeer instead of just standing in the store. I know that's not the tour's responsibility, but just sharing for those who might be interested in going. To sum it all up, it was a fantastic walking tour that I highly recommend, especially if you're a Harry Potter fan. Wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriately because you are outside and you do get many steps in!
Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring London’s Harry Potter sites with our guide Harry. The movie clips and city walk sound like highlights, and we're happy it gave you a feel for places to revisit. We’ll consider your feedback on the butterbeer stop too. Hope to see you on another tour!
Caroline was also very informertive on and around London not only the Harry Potter movies spots. My husband and I had a great time.
We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Caroline! It's wonderful that she shared so much more than just Harry Potter spots. Thanks for the feedback, and we hope to see you again!
I would have loved to take this tour but our tour guide never showed up. We tried calling, messaging through the site, texting, and emailing and never received a callback or acknowledgement that I tried reaching out. We must have been the only ones to book for that day and rather than just call or message us and cancel, they didn't show up. We waited for half an hour at the meeting point before booking a different tour for later that day and requesting a refund. I'm still floored by the lack of courtesy.
I did a tour with Ana Maria it was really the most amazing day, she was so friendly, kind and knowlegable. She added some bonus tips and suprises which was very sweet. I absoultely loved her passion and knowledge of not only the Harry Potter sites but the city of London. I will certainly be recommending her to my friend . Thanks again Ana you are so awesome !
We are so glad you had a good time with Ana Maria! Thank you for joining us :)
This tour was an enchanting experience from start to finish. Our guide was passionate and engaging, taking us to key locations like the Godwin's Court, the inspiration for Knockturn Alley and the Trafalgar square which was the site of world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We learned so much about the making of the films and the history behind these iconic spots. Sipping on Butterbeer as we walked added an extra layer of fun and authenticity.
We are delighted to hear you had a fun time on the tour!
This tour is a delightful experience for fans, blending iconic locations with enchanting stories. It’s a charming way to relive the magic of the series.
Thank you for joining us!
We had a blast on this tour! We saw all the cool Harry Potter spots, like the steps at St. Paul’s Cathedral and the entrance to the Ministry of Magic. Our guide made it so much fun with all the great stories. The tour was very well managed by Tour by Foot as i was travelling alone but not a single minute I get bored. Highly Recommeded.
We are so happy to hear you had a good time with us. Thanks for taking the time to let us know!
