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Harry Potter Film Location Walking Tour & Thames River Cruise

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About this activity

Discover the magic of Harry Potter’s London on the ultimate wizarding walking tour, full of iconic film locations and amazing sights, then cruise down the River Thames by boat with incredible views! 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, you’ll be given tickets for your River Cruise. Glide by many of London’s top sights before docking back in Westminster.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Small group sizes
    • 3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
    • River Cruise Ticket
    • Fun Local Guide

    Not included

    • We take 2 tube journeys on this tour. You will need a contactless Bank Card, Oyster or 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

    Itinerary

    1. King's Cross

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. 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 minutesAdmission free

    3. 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 minutesAdmission free

    4. Palace Theatre

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Leicester Square

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Westminster

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Borough Market

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. London Bridge

      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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    9. Thames River

      After your walking tour, enjoy a relaxing Thames River cruise from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier!

      1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    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.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Please show your booking confirmation to your walking tour guide. You’ll be given your Thames River Cruise ticket at the end of your walking tour. The tour will commence on time : so please do not be late! We won’t be able to answer our cell phones once the tour has started. It is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start time and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point. Note: 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.

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Top Sights Tours Group LLC
    Product code
    75760P288

    Customer reviews

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