Embark on a magical, student-led adventure into the medieval buildings that inspired the Harry Potter series and others. Discover the Door to Narnia and learn about the lives of J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis Carroll.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through express security check
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn about Oxford University and the famous novels written in the city
Visit the Bodleian Library to see the hall used as the Hogwart's Infirmary
Explore Oxford's oldest colleges
Hear insider facts about the movies, the characters, and the filming
Roam the magical hall of Christ Church which inspired the Hogwarts Great Hall

Full description

Meet your Oxford University student guide in central Oxford and head for the Hogwarts' Infirmary, set in one of the halls of the famous Bodleian Library. Imagine the infirmary’s beds in place here, and admire the richly sculpted beasts and biblical carvings that appeared in many of the Harry Potter movies. Next, explore one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges, delving into the rooms and cloisters that featured as Hogwarts’ gloomy interior. See other filming locations and hear trivia about the characters and movie productions. Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter with our custom quiz. Along the way, hear about Oxford’s influence in famous children’s literature, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to The Hobbit. Finish with a tour of Christ Church (founded 1524) whose hall was an inspiration and not the actual Dining Hall at Hogwarts. This part of the tour will be a self-guided one with a multimedia guide.

Includes

Guide
Entrance to Divinity School (1427)
Entrance to Christ Church College (1524)
Harry Potter quiz and prize
Map of Oxford landmarks

Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

5 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AJ, UK

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This tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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This tour was much more than just Harry Potter. It was a history of the buildings, a deeper understanding of the impact the city had on many other writers, and the beautiful way the city sits within its environment. The guide was excellent! Good for the younger set and for the older.

July 5, 2022

My Harry Potter walking tour experience was with a superbe guide, Jamie. He was a nice person that knows a lot about the city, history and of course Harry Potter! The tour is also good for people that doesn't know a lot Harry Potter because Jamie was so able to describe scenes of Harry Potter that, even if I only have seen one time the film, I can remember it. Excellent!

January 30, 2022

Our guide Trevor was brilliant! His knowledge of the city was incredible and the information was delivered through a mixture of facts and story telling. We were totally gripped for the full two hours and felt like we gained a lot of knowledge about Oxford City centre. Excellent value for money would totally recommend ! Further, the Harry Potter tour was cancelled due to covid, but the customer service team were brilliant at keeping us informed and booking us on to Trevors tour for the same time and date. Couldn’t rate our experience highly enough! Thank you!

June 20, 2021

Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including Christ Church

Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including Christ Church

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