London: Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour
Walk the Streets Where Harry Potter Was Filmed Across London
You get a live English-speaking guide for two hours walking past the actual filming locations of the Harry Potter films across London, starting at Trafalgar Square. The tour includes entry to all outdoor locations, a downloadable audio app for self-guided exploration afterward, and a discount code for House of Spells. Arrive five minutes early at the northwest corner of Trafalgar Square, next to the white cube on the 4th Plinth.
Step-by-step itinerary
Harry Potter film locations walking tour
- Start at Trafalgar Square
- See Ministry of Magic entrance
- Visit 10 Downing Street
- Explore narrow alley for Diagon Alley
- Visit Covent Garden shopping street
- Discover magical shop treasures
- See Palace Theatre for Harry Potter play
- View National Gallery premiere location
- Spot underground train filming location
What’s included
Your tour includes a live English-speaking guide for two hours, a downloadable self-guided audio app with multilingual commentary, access to all outdoor filming locations, and an exclusive discount code for House of Spells. Service animals are allowed, and public transportation options are available near Trafalgar Square.
- Every day 10:00
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Two-hour guided walking tour of Harry Potter filming locations in London starting at Trafalgar Square. Includes live guide, audio app, and House of Spells discount.
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The experience
You're standing at Trafalgar Square, the northwest corner by the 4th Plinth, and your guide in the dark blue Vox City uniform is already there. The two-hour walking tour starts right now, and the first thing you notice is how the city around you suddenly has a second layer. The one you've seen on screen. Your guide points out where the Deathly Hallows premiere happened on these very steps, and then you're moving through London's streets toward the locations that became Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley, and the Ministry of Magic entrance.
The route takes you through narrow alleys and past shopfronts you'd walk past any other day. Goodwin's Court is one of them: a hidden stretch of Covent Garden that inspired the wizarding shopping street. Great Scotland Yard is another. You stop at 10 Downing Street, where the guide tells you the Cornelius Fudge connection (yes, that's a real detail woven into the tour). The Palace Theatre comes up, where Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs every night. The National Gallery is where fans camped for the Deathly Hallows II premiere. And then there's the underground station: the one where Harry and Arthur Weasley passed through in the films. Your guide asks questions as you walk, and if you answer correctly, you get points for your house. It's small, but it works.
After the guided section wraps, you've got access to a self-guided audio app you can download before you arrive. It covers the same locations in multiple languages (English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese), so you can revisit stops or explore on your own pace. The guide also gives you a discount code for House of Spells before you leave, which is useful if you want to pick up something afterward. The whole thing is designed so you're not stuck waiting for a group or rushing through. You move at the pace the guide sets, and then the app lets you linger if you want to.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
Where does the tour start?
At the northwest corner of Trafalgar Square, at the top of the steps next to the large white cube statue on the 4th Plinth, opposite Canada House. Arrive five minutes early if possible.
How long is the tour?
Two hours.
What language is the guide?
The live guide speaks English. Audio commentary is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese through the downloadable app.
What filming locations are included?
Trafalgar Square, Goodwin's Court (Diagon Alley inspiration), Great Scotland Yard, 10 Downing Street, Covent Garden, the Palace Theatre, the National Gallery, and an underground station.
Is there anything included after the tour?
Yes, you get access to a self-guided audio tour app you can download on your mobile, plus a discount code for House of Spells.
Do I need to book entry to any attractions?
No. The tour covers outdoor filming locations and public areas. Entry fees are not required.
Can I download the audio guide before I arrive?
Yes. Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide prior to arrival.
Operated by Vox City International Ltd. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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