The Best Harry Potter Walking Tour of London: Film Locations & Platform 9 ¾

Step into the magic on the best Harry Potter walking tour of London. Join our expert guides to explore iconic Harry Potter film locations and the real-life inspirations behind the wizarding world. Discover the Ministry of Magic, stand outside the Palace Theatre—home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child—and visit the world-famous House of MinaLima.

Our immersive journey takes you through the best hidden streets in London, including the atmospheric alleyway that inspired Knockturn Alley. Relive movie history in Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus before heading to the stunning architectural site featured in The Chamber of Secrets. Your adventure concludes with a photo at Platform 9 3/4 and a visit to the official Harry Potter shop at King’s Cross Station.

Book the ultimate Harry Potter walking tour of London now to secure your spot on London's best wizarding experience. Don’t miss your chance to walk in the footsteps of your Hogwarts heroes!

What You’ll Experience

Photo at Platform 9 3/4

Real Harry Potter film locations

House of Minalima with film props

Inspirations for the Harry Potter books

Photo with the Harry Potter statue

Official Harry Potter shop

Important Information

What’s Included:

✅ Harry Potter Walking Tour in London
✅ Photo at Platform 9 3/4
✅ Harry Potter film locations in London
✅ House of Minalima
✅ Official Harry Potter shop
✅ Professional Tour Guide

What’s Excluded:

❌ Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets
❌ London Underground Ticket (Required)
❌ Gratuities

Things To Know:

  • Walking Tour

  • Tour in English

  • Duration: 2.5 hours

  • Walking Distance: 3 miles / 5 km

  • Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Not suitable for strollers

  • Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time

  • London Underground ticket required for each guest

Schedule

Days of Operation: Saturday & Sunday

Start: 10am
Departure Point: Embankment Station
Nearest Underground: Embankment

Finish: 12.30pm
End Point: King’s Cross Station
Nearest Underground:King’s Cross

On arrival at the start point please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.

Does this tour visit the Warner Bros London Harry Potter Studio Tour?

No. This Harry Potter tour is a walking tour of Harry Potter locations in London. This tour does not visit the Warner Bros London Harry Potter tour in Leavesden.

The Warner Bros London Harry Potter tour is also a must visit for any Harry Potter fan and tickets must be purchased in advance. If you do wish to visit the Warner Bros London Harry Potter tour before or after our Harry Potter walking tour of London then we strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance including transfers to and from Central London (the studio is outside of London). Tickets can be purchased here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our Harry Potter walking tour of London includes a comprehensive guided visit to iconic filming locations and book inspirations. You will see the Ministry of Magic, the Palace Theatre, and the Harry Potter statue. The experience also features the House of MinaLima and concludes with a photo at Platform 9 3/4.

  • You can find famous Harry Potter film locations in London by joining our guided walking tour. We take you to the exact spot where Harry and Ron flew the Ford Anglia in The Chamber of Secrets and visit Piccadilly Circus, where the trio escaped Death Eaters. It is the ultimate way to see movie magic come to life.

  • Our tour explores one of the best hidden streets in London, widely considered the primary inspiration for Knockturn Alley and Diagon Alley. This atmospheric location captures the essence of the books' wizarding shops. It is a highlight for fans wanting to see the "real" magical world tucked away behind the Muggle streets of the capital.

  • Yes, our walking tour includes a dedicated stop at the Palace Theatre, the world-famous home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. While we do not enter for a performance, you will learn about the play’s significance and its place in the wider wizarding world while standing right outside this iconic West End landmark.

  • The tour concludes at King's Cross Station, home to the legendary Platform 9 3/4. You will have the opportunity to take a professional-style photo at the trolley embedded in the wall. Afterwards, you can browse the official Harry Potter shop, which is modelled after Ollivander’s wand shop, to find unique souvenirs and wizarding gear.

  • Absolutely! A major highlight of our walk is visiting the House of MinaLima. This vibrant gallery and shop showcases the incredible graphic art used in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. You can view authentic props like the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter and the Marauder’s Map created by the films' original graphic designers.

  • We take you directly to the Ministry of Magic filming location used in The Order of the Phoenix and The Death Hallows. You will stand where Harry and Mr. Weasley entered the visitor's entrance and see the grand architecture that served as the backdrop for the wizarding government's most pivotal and high-stakes cinematic moments.

  • A stunning architectural building used in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets serves as the backdrop for when Harry and Ron flew the Ford Anglia to Hogwarts. Our Harry Potter walking tour of London stops at this magnificent location, allowing fans to admire the real-life gothic beauty that appeared on the silver screen.

  • Our Harry Potter walking tour of London features a diverse range of movie sites, from Piccadilly Circus to the architectural gems of The Chamber of Secrets. By focusing on central London filming spots and book inspirations, we provide a comprehensive look at how the city was transformed into a magical realm for the big screen.

  • Yes, our Harry Potter walking tour of London includes a stop at the filming location for the Ministry of Magic. You will see the exact street where the visitor’s entrance was located in the films. It is a highlight for fans wanting to explore the darker, more political side of the wizarding world.