London: Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour

Summary

Walk London’s wizarding streets with a guide and see real Harry Potter spots

You’ll follow a local guide across London to real Harry Potter film locations like Borough Market and King’s Cross Station. Expect stories, laughs, and some unexpected city details along the way. Try your hand at trivia, snap your Platform 9¾ photo, and leave seeing London with new eyes—magic or not.

What’s the experience like?

Li, our guide, was waiting by the Churchill statue — she had this Gryffindor scarf that made me smile right away. “You’re here for the magic?” she asked, and I laughed because, honestly, I wasn’t sure if I was too old for this or not. Turns out, nobody cares about age when you’re chasing Harry Potter film locations in London. The group felt like a mix of shy excitement and jetlag, but Li got us talking with some quick trivia before we even left Parliament Square.

I didn’t expect the Millennium Bridge to look so normal — just commuters and pigeons at first glance. But then Li pulled up a still from Half-Blood Prince on her phone, and suddenly you could almost hear the Death Eaters swooping overhead (or maybe that was just traffic). There was this weirdly sweet smell from a food cart nearby, mixing with the river air. We paused at Borough Market next; someone in our group tried to order a butterbeer (the vendor just laughed), but it was cool seeing the spot where Harry tumbled off the Knight Bus. It’s busy there — not like in the movies — but Li explained how they filmed around all that chaos.

The walk itself isn’t hard, but you do need an Oyster card for the Tube bits. Westminster Station felt oddly familiar, even though I’d only seen it through Harry’s eyes before. Godwin’s Court is narrow and quiet — cobblestones underfoot and those crooked old windows. Li showed us how Diagon Alley got its look from these places; she even tried to teach us how to say “Leaky Cauldron” in her best Hagrid voice (not bad actually). I kept thinking about how much London itself shaped those films.

We ended at King’s Cross Station. There’s a queue for Platform 9¾, of course — everyone wants that photo with the trolley half-vanished into the wall. I did it anyway (red scarf and all), feeling both silly and weirdly happy. The shop next door is full of stuff I probably don’t need but might come back for. Walking out into the city again felt different somehow — like you’ve seen behind a curtain most people walk past every day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Harry Potter film locations walking tour

• Visit Millennium Bridge
• Pass Westminster Tube Station
• Explore Diagon Alley locations
• See Borough Market entrance
• Visit King's Cross Platform 9¾

Top questions

Where does the Harry Potter walking tour start?

The tour starts at the Sir Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, London SW1P 3JX.

What time does the tour begin?

The morning departure is at 9:00 am; afternoon departure is at 2:00 pm.

Does this tour include entry fees?

No entry fees are required as all locations are public spaces; personal audio headsets are included.

Is public transportation used during the tour?

Yes, parts of the tour require travel on the London Underground within Zone 1; bring an Oyster card or travel card.

Where does the Harry Potter walking tour end?

The tour ends at Platform 9¾ inside King’s Cross Station (N1 9AP).

Is lunch included on this walking tour?

No meals are included; there are opportunities to buy snacks along the route such as at Borough Market.

Are personal audio headsets provided?

Yes, each guest receives an audio headset to hear live commentary from your guide throughout the walk.

Is this walking tour suitable for people with reduced mobility?

No, due to uneven surfaces and Tube travel, it is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

What’s included

Your day includes live commentary from an expert local guide using personal audio headsets as you explore up to 18 real-life Harry Potter film locations across central London on foot and via public transport (Oyster or travel card needed). The experience starts near Westminster and ends at King’s Cross Station—just don’t forget your camera for that Platform 9¾ shot.