New College Oxford Harry Potter tour: Goblet of Fire film sites

Walk the cloisters where Goblet of Fire was filmed, then learn how Oxford became Hogwarts

A private guided walking tour of Oxford centered on Harry Potter filming locations, with entry to New College's medieval cloisters, chapel, quadrangle and gardens where several Goblet of Fire scenes were shot. The tour passes Trinity, Balliol, All Souls and other colleges, ends at the Bodleian Library, and runs about 90 minutes. Entry to New College is included. Divinity School entry at the Bodleian is optional for £2.50 if open.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bodleian Library15m
2. Bridge of Sighspass by
3. All Souls Collegepass by
4. Radcliffe Camerapass by
5. Oxford Covered Marketpass by
6. Balliol Collegepass by
7. Trinity Collegepass by

Oxford Harry Potter private walking tour

• Visit New College medieval sites
• Explore cloisters and gardens film locations
• Pass by Bridge of Sighs and other sites
• Pass by All Souls College
• Pass by Radcliffe Camera
• Pass by Oxford Covered Market
• Pass by Balliol College
• Pass by Trinity College
• Discuss Bodleian Library and film site
• Option to enter Divinity School for £2.50

The experience

The tour starts at New College, where you spend roughly 30 minutes inside the medieval cloisters, quadrangle, chapel, dining hall and gardens: the actual film locations from Goblet of Fire. Your guide walks you through which scenes were shot in each space and explains how Oxford's architecture inspired JK Rowling's vision of Hogwarts. New College's entry fee is built into your booking.

From there, the route moves through Oxford's historic center, passing Trinity College (where Rowling applied but wasn't accepted), Balliol, All Souls, the Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera and the Oxford Covered Market. Your guide introduces each site and points out which ones appear in the films or connect to the books' backstory. The tour ends outside the Bodleian Library, where you can choose to pay £2.50 to enter the Divinity School film site if it's open that day.

The whole walk takes about 90 minutes. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three other languages. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. If you're driving, plan to arrive about an hour early to use one of Oxford's park-and-ride lots on the edge of town, since parking in the center is scarce and the roads are congested.

What’s included

• Entry to New College's medieval cloisters, quadrangle, chapel, dining hall and gardens.
• a private guide in your choice of language.
• a walking route past Trinity, Balliol, All Souls, the Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera and the Oxford Covered Market.
• optional entry to the Bodleian Library's Divinity School for £2.50 if open.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:45, 12:45 and 14:45Last departure this season: 20 Dec

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Dutch

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.

Prices and times updated 2 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 want to see the actual Goblet of Fire film locations with someone who knows which scenes were shot in each room: the 30 minutes inside New College's cloisters is the core of the experience, and the walk through Oxford's colleges afterward fills in how the city inspired the books.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly did they film at New College for Harry Potter?

Several scenes from Goblet of Fire were shot in New College's medieval cloisters and gardens. Your guide shows you the specific spots and explains what happened in each one during the film.

Is entry to New College included in the price?

Yes, entry to New College is included. It's worth £12 per person. Entry to the Bodleian Library's Divinity School costs £2.50 extra if you choose to add it at the end of the tour, and only if that room is open that day.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, with roughly 30 minutes spent inside New College and the rest walking between sites and through Oxford's center.

What time does the tour start?

Tours depart at 10:45am and must be booked by 8:30pm the night before. If you're driving, allow an extra 30 to 60 minutes to reach a park-and-ride lot outside the city center.

Does the tour visit Christ Church, where other Harry Potter scenes were filmed?

No, this tour focuses on New College and the surrounding colleges. Christ Church is offered as a separate, more expensive tour.