Warner Bros. Studio Tour London & Oxford Day Trip from London

Two Worlds in One Day: Harry Potter Sets & Oxford's 900-Year-Old Colleges

You travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Oxford for a guided walking tour of the university's 38 colleges, including Christ Church and the Bodleian Library, then continue to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for four hours exploring the actual sets, props and costumes from the Harry Potter films. The tour includes entry to the studio, transport, and a professional guide for the Oxford section, returning to London in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Radcliffe Camerapass by
2. Christ Church Collegepass by
3. Sheldonian Theatrepass by
4. Bodleian Librarypass by
5. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London4h · entry included

Oxford walking tour and Harry Potter studio

• Travel from London to Oxford by coach
• Join 60-minute guided walking tour in Oxford
• Pass Christ Church College and Bodleian Library
• Pass Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera
• Enjoy 1 hour free time in Oxford
• Travel to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
• Explore Warner Bros. Studio for 4 hours
• See Great Hall and iconic Harry Potter sets
• Return to London by coach

The experience

Hands grip the armrests as the coach pulls away from London, and you're already thinking about what's ahead: the actual sets where Harry Potter was filmed, the real props, the costumes that moved on screen. The journey itself takes a couple of hours, but the air-conditioned coach means you're not sweating through the drive. You'll arrive at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London mid-morning, and from there you have four hours to walk through the Great Hall, stand in Dumbledore's Office, see the Weasley kitchen, walk down Diagon Alley. It's not rushed, but it's not leisurely either: people tend to spend time on the sets that matter most to them and move faster through the rest.

Before the studio, though, there's Oxford. A professional guide meets your group for a 60-minute walking tour through England's oldest university, founded in 1167. You'll pass Christ Church College, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre. The buildings that have stood in the background of centuries of academic life. The guide walks you through cobblestone squares and back streets, past the cloisters and quadrangles of colleges like Merton, Balliol, and Trinity. It's a lot of names and a lot of architecture, but the guide anchors it. You're not just looking at old stone, you're learning which college was which and why it matters. After the tour ends, you get an hour free to wander on your own, grab a coffee, sit in a courtyard if the weather holds.

The coach picks you up again and heads to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This is where the day shifts. You're inside the actual soundstages and backlots where the films were shot. The Great Hall is the first thing most people see, and it's the size you didn't expect. Then come the sets: 4 Privet Drive, the Gryffindor Common Room, the Atrium from the Ministry of Magic, the Hogwarts Express. The props are real, the costumes are real, the attention to detail is what gets people. You move through at your own pace. There's no guide herding you along. Four hours is enough to see the main attractions without feeling like you're racing, though if you're a serious fan you might wish for more time.

The return journey to London takes the same couple of hours. You'll be back in the evening, tired and probably carrying a souvenir or two from the studio shop. Wear layers: British weather changes fast, and there's walking involved both in Oxford and around the studio grounds. Bring a waterproof jacket. Rain is common enough that it's worth planning for.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned executive coach from London, entry to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with four hours to explore the sets and props, a one-hour professional walking tour of Oxford past Christ Church College, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera and the Sheldonian Theatre, and one hour of free time to explore Oxford at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (5 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 7 days before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by International Friends

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see both the Harry Potter studio and Oxford's university heritage in a single day without arranging separate transport and entry tickets: the fixed itinerary and included guide take the logistics off your hands, though you'll need to be comfortable with a full day of travel and walking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 15 years); Child (3 to 4 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the full day trip?

Around 10–11 hours total, including travel time, the one-hour Oxford walking tour, one hour free time in Oxford, and four hours at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

Is entry to Warner Bros. Studio Tour included?

Yes, entry is included. Make sure you select the correct age bracket when booking: children aged 5 and over cannot use child tickets for ages 3–4, or they'll be denied entry at the studios.

Do I need to book the Oxford walking tour separately?

No, the professional guide and one-hour walking tour of Oxford are part of the package. You also get one hour free time to explore on your own after the tour.

What's included in the price?

Entry to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, round-trip transport by luxury air-conditioned coach, and the guided walking tour in Oxford.

How much time do I spend at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour?

Four hours inside the studio, which covers the main sets including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's Office, Diagon Alley, the Weasley kitchen, and the Hogwarts Express.

Can infants come on this tour?

Yes, infants aged 2 and under can travel, but they must sit on an adult's lap during the coach journey.

What should I wear?

Wear layers and bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella: British weather is unpredictable, and there's walking involved both in Oxford and at the studio. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Is there time to eat during the day?

The tour doesn't include meals, but you have one hour free time in Oxford where you can grab food or a drink. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour also has a café on-site.