Oxford Harry Potter tour: Divinity School entry included

Walk the Harry Potter film locations while learning why Oxford inspired the books

This Oxford walking tour takes you inside the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library, where scenes from the Harry Potter films were shot, and past the colleges, churches and streets that shaped the stories. The guide introduces the university's real history and the writers who studied there, weaving film locations with Oxford heritage across 90 to 120 minutes. Entry to the Divinity School is included. On dates when it closes, the tour visits New College instead (at an extra cost).

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bodleian Library30m
2. Bridge of Sighspass by
3. Radcliffe Camerapass by
4. Sheldonian Theatre5m
5. Balliol Collegepass by
6. Trinity Collegepass by
7. Oxford Covered Market5m
8. All Souls College5m

Oxford Harry Potter and University Tour

• See inside Divinity School at Bodleian Library
• Pass by Radcliffe Camera and University Church
• Pass by Bridge of Sighs and multiple colleges
• Visit Sheldonian Theatre
• Introduce New College and Goblet of Fire stories
• Visit Oxford's Three Broomsticks pub alleyway
• Pass by Balliol College and Trinity College
• Pass by JK Rowling's and Tolkien's colleges
• Visit Oxford Covered Market for Hogwarts cakes
• Pass by All Souls College and CS Lewis's church

The experience

You'll meet your guide at the start and walk through central Oxford, passing the Radcliffe Camera, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre and multiple colleges: each one introduced with stories about student life and the writers connected to them. The route takes in Trinity College, Balliol College, All Souls College and others, stopping briefly at each to set the scene. You'll also pass the alleyway that inspired Knockturn Alley and the pub known as Oxford's Three Broomsticks, where Robbie Coltrane and the cast drank while filming.

The centerpiece is entry inside the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library, the infirmary and classroom space used in the films. You'll see the medieval interior that appeared on screen, though the tour does not include access to Duke Humfrey's Library itself (that requires separate tickets and is restricted to ages 12 and up). Along the way, you'll visit the Oxford Covered Market to spot the Hogwarts cakes, and learn about literary figures, J.K. Rowling applied to study at Oxford, and the tour points out the colleges connected to her and to Tolkien.

The tour runs 90 to 120 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. Arrive 5 minutes early at the meeting point. If the Divinity School is closed on your date, the tour visits New College instead, with entry at an additional £10 per person. Refunds or rescheduling are available with at least 24 hours' notice.

What’s included

• Entry to the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library.
• a live guide in English.
• introduction to multiple Oxford colleges and literary landmarks.
• a walk past the film locations used in the Harry Potter movies.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:45

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Visit Oxford Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're a Harry Potter fan with a free afternoon in Oxford and want to see the actual filming locations without arranging entry or transport separately. The guide handles the route and the Divinity School entry is already paid for.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is inside the Divinity School that I'll see on this tour?

The Divinity School is the medieval room at the Bodleian Library where the Hogwarts infirmary and classroom scenes were filmed. You'll walk inside and see the space as it appears in the films. Entry is included in your ticket.

Will I get to go inside the colleges, or do we just walk past them?

The tour passes by and introduces the colleges from outside, with stories about each one. The Divinity School is the main interior space included. If you want to explore a college interior after the tour ends, New College is open until 4:30pm most days (closed Mondays in winter).

What happens if the Divinity School is closed when I want to book?

On dates when the Divinity School closes, the tour visits New College instead, with entry at an extra £10 per person. Check the closure dates listed on the booking page before you confirm your date.

Does this tour include entry to Christ Church?

No, this tour does not include Christ Church. The operator runs that as a separate tour starting July 5th.