Oxford Harry Potter Walking Tour: Christ Church & Divinity School

The Divinity School doubled as both a dance hall and an infirmary in the films, and you'll stand inside it.

A two-hour guided walking tour of Oxford's Harry Potter film locations takes you through Christ Church College and the Divinity School, the oldest teaching hall at the University of Oxford dating to 1427. Your guide points out the sites used in the films and advises which other magical locations you can visit independently afterward. The tour covers Oxford City Centre on foot with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Harry Potter film locations in Oxford

• Visit The Divinity School
• Enter The Old Schools Quadrangle
• See Christ Church Dining Hall from outside

The Experience

Two hours on foot through Oxford's city centre, following the route the films took. You'll see the Divinity School first—the oldest teaching hall in the whole university, built in 1427, where scenes from the Dance School and the Infirmary were shot. Then you pass Christ Church College, where the magnificent Dining Hall inspired Hogwarts' Great Hall; the guide points out the stairs used in several early scenes as you walk past. The route stays accessible throughout, and all surfaces are level.

Your guide is there to do more than show you where the cameras stood. They know which other Harry Potter sites in Oxford you can reach on your own time, and they'll tell you how to make the most of a longer visit if you want to keep exploring after the tour ends. This matters because Oxford has more film locations than any single tour can fit, so the advice shapes what you do next.

At the end, you'll get an exclusive 10% discount code for the Cool Britannia Gift Shop, which you can use before you leave or save for later. The tour works for any fitness level and is fully wheelchair accessible; if you use a wheelchair or mobility scooter, you'll need to bring your own, as none are available for hire on this tour.

What’s included

• Guided tour of Oxford City Centre with a live English-speaking guide.
• access to the Divinity School and views of Christ Church College.
• expert advice on additional Harry Potter film locations you can visit independently.
• exclusive 10% discount at the Cool Britannia Gift Shop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience Oxfordshire

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the actual film locations with someone who knows which scenes were shot where and what else is worth visiting afterward. The two-hour length fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day in Oxford.

Top questions

What exactly did the Divinity School look like in the Harry Potter films?

The Divinity School was used as the location for both the Dance School and the Infirmary in the films. It's the oldest teaching hall of the University of Oxford, dating back to 1427, and sits within the Old Schools Quadrangle, which houses the different university schools.

Will I actually go inside Christ Church College, or just see it from outside?

The guide points out Christ Church Dining Hall as you stroll past the college; you see it from outside rather than entering. The Dining Hall inspired Hogwarts' Great Hall, and the stairs were used in several early scenes.

How long is the walking tour, and what's the pace like?

The tour lasts two hours and covers Oxford City Centre on foot. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What happens after the tour ends—can I visit other Harry Potter locations on my own?

Yes. Your guide will advise you which other magical sites in Oxford you can visit independently after the tour, so you can continue exploring if you want to spend more time on Harry Potter locations.

Is food or drink included, and what about the 10% discount you mention?

No food or drink is offered on the tour itself. You do receive an exclusive 10% discount code for the Cool Britannia Gift Shop, which you can use during or after your visit to Oxford.