Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour
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The 'City of Dreaming Spires’ is home to oldest university in the English-speaking world, a must see city for Harry Potter fans.
Visit New College, its Cloisters and central courtyard were used as the backdrop for Hogwarts. New College is featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Another filming location you will be able to see is the great oak tree that sits in the middle of the cloister courtyard.
See other key locations, from the outside, that inspired the Harry Potter Stories:
- Christ Church – inspiration for Hogwarts Great Hall. Venture through the ancient back streets to see the Great Hall (from the outside) and Turl Street with its cobblestones which resembles Diagon Alley.
- The Divinity School was a location in several of the Harry Potter films (Dance School and the Infirmary) You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle it sits within, which houses the different schools including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.
Price
From 140.00 €
Languages
English
Cancellation policy
- Cancel up to 0 hours before the experience starts to receive a 0% refund.
Description
Discover locations that inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter series and learn how student life in Oxford compares to life at Hogwarts.
Venture through the ancient streets of Oxford and explore the Harry Potter filming locations with an expert guide.
Visit The Divinity School filming location (Dance School and the Infirmary). You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle, which houses the different schools, including the Schola Metaphysicae. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.
Divinity School may close on different dates, not listed below, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we replace with New College, another filming location.
Divinity School closure dates
2025
March 1, 8
May 16, 17, 31
July 19, 29
August 1, 2, 9
September 26, 27
November 7, 8, 14, 15
OPTIONAL - Your train ticket allows a free stop off at Bicester Village, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UKs most popular shopping destination.
What's included?
Included
- Divinity School entrance
- 90 minutes Harry Potter Highlights guided walking tour
- Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
- Free stopover at Bicester Village on the return (optional)
- Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off in London
- Tour Guide (except for the 90 minutes Harry Potter Highlights walking tour)
- Lunch
Additional information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum number of participants per booking is 2.
- This is an unescorted tour. (except for Harry Potter Insights Walking tour)
- Train travel is with Chiltern Railways.
- Outbound Depart London Marylebone after 900am on any direct train to Oxford. Journey time approximately 1h25 minutes
- Return Depart Oxford on any direct train back to London Marylebone on the same day (day trip)
- Full joining instructions and travel documents will be sent 7 days prior to departure (Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures)
- Direct trains run approximately every 30 minutes in each direction
- 90 minutes Harry Potter Highlights walking tour in Oxford
- Train ticket is valid for a free stop off at Bicester Village on the return making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UKs most popular shopping destination
- Bodleian Library (Divinity School) - current known closure dates March 1 and 8 May 16, 17 and 31 July 19 and 29 August 1, 2 and 9 September 26 and 27 November 7, 8, 14 and 15.
- Please note that the closure dates listed above are the most up-to-date information. Divinity School may occasionally close on different dates, not listed above, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we will offer entry to New College, another Harry Potter filming location, as a replacement.
- One per booking
Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour
From
140.00 €
