Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour through the magical world of Harry Potter, right here in Oxford. Led by a University of Oxford alumnus or current student, this tour is perfect for fans who want to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters.
You’ll visit the bookshop where J.K. Rowling first presented her books, see where Emma Watson not only acted but also studied, and pass by familiar faces like Nearly Headless Nick. You'll recognise the arches and gothic pinnacles seen in the films — some around the famous Divinity School, others hidden in plain sight throughout the city.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to New College, one of Oxford’s most beautiful colleges, where you’ll find the very tree under which Draco Malfoy was turned into a ferret. From quiet cloisters to scenes straight out of the wizarding world, this is a must for anyone who’s ever dreamed of Hogwarts.

Meeting Point

11 Broad St

11 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK

Important:
meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street.
Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.

What's included:

• Learn about J.K Rowling’s relationship with Oxford
• Oxford University Student or Graduate Guide
• Discover how many other films have used Oxford as their setting
• Learn about key cast members who were brought up in the city
• Entry to New College
• Learn about the Oxford locations of the Harry Potter films

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

11 Broad St

11 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BJ, UK

Meet the guide OUTSIDE the address, not inside. The location is not part of our business. The meeting point is the RED PILLAR MAILBOX in front of 11 Broad Street.
Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.

Pass by without stopping

Oxford

Oxford

Learn about the connections the movie industry has to the University of Oxford and which actors have grown up in the city. You may be surprised quite how many iconic scenes and Hollywood actors have connections here!

Pass by without stopping

Balliol College

Broad Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BJ

Get an introduction to the University of Oxford, and understand how closely linked Harry Potter is to both the university and the city as a whole

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bodleian Library

Broad Street, University Of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3BG

Outside a library with a long history, see the likely inspiration for Nearly Headless Nick, everyone’s favourite ghost! Also hear about the scenes shot inside and around the Bodleian, both for Harry Potter and other Hollywood films.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Radcliffe Square

Radcliffe Sq, Oxford OX1, UK

A site which has featured in multiple famous movies, the Radcliffe Square is surrounded by historic buildings and is very much at the heart of the city.

10 minutes

New College

Holywell Street, , Oxford, OX1 3BN

Enter New College, one of the most iconic film sites for the Harry Potter films. A certain ferret gymnastics display took place in the cloisters here!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included