Free tour

Free Harry Potter Tour - Welcome to the Wizarding World

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London

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: London with a Local Tours

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Registered on 17 January 2023

London with a Local was created in 2018 out of a desire to bring something different to those visiting (or living in) this wonderful, hectic, ever-changing City. We wanted to provide the best quality tours at a price that works for everyone. London is expensive – believe us, we know. Our aim was to provide at least one part of your time here where you feel like you are truly getting your money's worth. London With A Local is made up of a mix of born and bred Londoners, who can give you a picture of how it feels to grow up in the midst of the chaos, and those who decided to become Londoners after visiting as a tourist and falling in love. They combine a knowledge of the secrets that have been passed down through generations, with the hunger and excitement that comes with embracing a new place as your home. Our tours, of course, visit the iconic architectural structures that London the most recognisable city on Earth, but also allow a peak behind the curtain, away from the glitz and glamour of the West End, to give you the opportunity to see the “real” London, far from the tourist trap souvenir shops, to where the true treats and treasures, so often hidden away from tourists, reside. In short, we want everyone who gets the opportunity to join us on a tour, to feel like they are getting to know the essence of this great city. As well as experience in guiding and a knowledge of the history and politics of Britain, our expert guides all come from a performance background. We are actors. We are musicians. We are comedians. We are dancers and directors. Above all, we are storytellers and our aim is not just to reel off a load of dates that will be forgotten in a split second, but to paint you a picture of the people and events that built the foundations that we tread upon.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? Don’t worry, you are not alone! The truth is London is full of magic for witches, wizards, and Muggles alike. Join our Harry Potter Walking Tour of London and uncover the real-world locations from the wizarding world, along with famous filming locations used in the Harry Potter movies.

This fun, family-friendly Harry Potter tour begins outside the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, home of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. From here, your expert and enthusiastic guide will lead you through the streets of central London, revealing hidden corners, magical inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories from both the books and films.

Along the way, you’ll explore atmospheric streets, veiled from tourists eyes, reminiscent of Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley and home to the esoteric and the occult. You’ll visit real Harry Potter filming locations, including Great Scotland Yard, and discover how everyday London landmarks were transformed into parts of the wizarding world on screen.

We’ll also take you to iconic locations such as Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, both closely connected to the Harry Potter films through world premieres and magical moments in cinema history. As we walk, you’ll learn fascinating facts about the authors time in London, how the city influenced her writing, and how filmmakers brought the books to life.

Expect plenty of laughs, interactive moments, and even a Hogwarts-themed trivia challenge, where you can test your wizarding knowledge and compete for house pride. Your guide will also share insider tips on the best places in London to buy Harry Potter merchandise, wands, spell books, and souvenirs.

This 1.5-2 hour Harry Potter walking tour finishes near Embankment Station, making it easy to continue your magical adventure across London.

Perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages, families, couples, and solo travellers, this tour is one of the most enchanting things to do in London. Though perhaps read the books and watch the films first.

Spaces are limited, so book now and discover the magic hidden in the streets of London.

Important information: Groups larger than six people and educational groups must contact us in advance to arrange a private tour, as they cannot join the public tour.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Palace Theatre London Ltd, London W1D, UK

We begin outside The Palace Theatre, home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, just around the corner from Leicester Square underground station. The station is on the northern and piccadilly line, and around a 10 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Station and Covent Garden Station. The guide will be holding a red umbrella

Outside visit

Palace Theater

Outside visit

House of Spells

Outside visit

Charing Cross Road

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).