London Harry Potter Walking Tour and Shard

Discover the magic of Harry Potter’s London on the ultimate wizarding walking tour, full of iconic film locations and amazing sights, then cap it off with an unbeatable view of the capital from The Shard!
Meet your fun Potter-head guide and a small group of fellow fans at iconic King’s Cross Station, home to Platform 9 ¾, before setting off on your magical city tour.

See the narrow streets, famous bridges and tiny shops where scenes from your favourite films were shot, stop by at the theatre where the renowned Potter stage show is performed, visit the heart of UK cinema at lively Leicester Square, and so much more!!

Along the way, your guide will share stories and fun facts about Potter’s London that will delight fans young and old!

After your walking tour, your guide will direct you to The Shard, where a high-speed elevator takes you to the 68th floor for a stunning 360-degree view of the city. If you're feeling brave, head up to the open-air platform on level 72!

Meeting Point

Platform Nine and Three-Quarters

King’s Cross, Euston Rd., London N1C 4BU, UK

We meet in front of the stairs leading up to the Parcel Yard (next to the Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter shop inside King's Cross Station) The guide will be standing there holding a sign or waving a wand.

What's included:

• Tickets for The Shard viewing gallery
• Small-group sizes
• 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
• Special discount at the Harry Potter Shop
• Fun Local Guide

Not included:

• Tube journeys x2 (approx. £6 - please bring a contactless bank card/Oyster travel card)
• Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

King's Cross Station

Euston Road, , London, N1 9AL

After meeting your guide and fellow Potter fans, head inside this beautiful old station - home of Platform 9 ¾ where the journey to Hogwarts begins!
Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts - we won't have time during the tour itself.

30 minutes

Cecil Court

Between Charing Cross Road & St. Martin's Lane, , London

Walk down this beautiful old London street, full of colourful independent shops with overhanging signs - just like a famous magical shopping street in Harry Potter. Great for Photos!

10 minutes

Goodwin's Court

Goodwin's Ct, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4LL

Tiptoe your way through a dark and mysterious street that big Harry Potter fans will recognise immediately. Keep your voices low so as not to disturb the dark arts....

10 minutes

Palace Theatre

113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5AY

Next, we'll stop by at the famous theatre where the Potter world hits the Stage with the world-renowned Cursed Child Theatre Show. Get your camera ready for pictures with the iconic Harry Potter Sign.

10 minutes

House of Spells

69-71 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0NE

Your guide will lead you to the House of Spells, where you can shop for butterbeer, sweets, chocolate frogs, wands, books and much much more…. And we even have a special discount code you can use!

15 minutes

Leicester Square

London, WC2H 7LU

Get your photos with the Harry Potter Statue and see the heart of UK cinema, where world premieres of your favourite movies are shown!

20 minutes

Westminster

London

Take a stroll through Westminster to see many filming locations from the Potter movies - you’ll be amazed to see these familiar places in real life!

30 minutes

Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

The tour continues on to vibrant Borough Market - one of London's best food markets and also home to filming locations for the Leaky Cauldron and Third Hand Emporium!

15 minutes

London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

We'll finish the tour near to London Bridge, and along the way you'll spot some familiar film locations and sights that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe!

30 minutes

The Shard

32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG

After the walking tour, you will travel to The Shard for one of the best views of London!

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included