Oxford Harry Potter Tour: Hogwarts film sites with student guide

Stand inside the actual Hogwarts sets and hear how they filmed the scenes

A 90-minute Harry Potter walking tour of Oxford visits the film locations used for Hogwarts in the first two movies, including New College's cloisters, dining hall, gardens and chapel. Groups stay under ten people, and a live English-speaking guide leads the route. Children from age 8 are welcome.

The experience

The tour starts in Oxford and moves through the college buildings that doubled as Hogwarts on screen. New College's cloisters appear in both Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. The dining hall, gardens and chapel are woven through the same films. A guide who knows the production details walks you through each location and explains what you're standing in and how it appeared on film.

Because the group maxes out at ten people, you move through the spaces without the crowds that gather at bigger tours. The 90-minute pace means you cover the main sites without rushing or padding the day with filler stops. The guide speaks English and is there to answer questions about the filming, the books and the locations themselves.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• entry to New College's cloisters, dining hall, gardens and chapel.
• 90-minute walking route through the Hogwarts film locations.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (13 to 17 years) · Infant (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Walking tour company

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the actual Hogwarts locations from the films without navigating Oxford on your own. The guide handles the route and the stories, and the small group size means you're not competing for space or attention at each stop.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (13 to 17 years); Infant (8 to 12 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

Which Oxford buildings are actually Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films?

New College's cloisters, dining hall, gardens and chapel all appear as Hogwarts locations in Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. These are the real spaces the filmmakers used, not sets or recreations.

How long does the Oxford Harry Potter tour take?

The tour runs for 90 minutes, which covers the main film locations without a rushed pace or extra stops added on.

What's the group size on this tour?

Groups are limited to ten people, so you move through the college spaces with a smaller crowd than you'd find on a standard walking tour.

Is the guide included, or do I need to book separately?

A live English-speaking guide is included with the tour and leads the whole route, explaining the film locations and answering questions as you go.