Harry Potter Walking Tour London - The Wizard Walk of London

City of London

Overview

Times

Daily at 11am (closed 23 Dec - 1 Jan)

Duration

Approx. two hours

Age

5+

Accessibility

Please contact venue

Location

The Wizard Walk of London

Address
Leadenhall Market
Gracechurch St
London
EC3V 1LR

About

Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the city on The Wizard Walk of London.

Led by a knowledgeable guide, relive the scenes from the movies as you visit magical Harry Potter filming locations and see iconic London landmarks that feature in the popular films.

With picture-perfect photo opportunities and immersive commentary, this spell-binding Wizard Walk of London tour is a must-do for all Harry Potter fans!

Where does the Harry Potter walking tour take you in London?

Put on your comfiest walking shoes and get ready to meet your enthusiastic muggle guide at the Leadenhall Market meeting point to start your enchanting journey through London.

Stroll along the cobbled streets of Leadenhall Market and learn fun facts about how the famous Victorian marketplace was brought to life in the magical films. See if you can spot the building used as the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

shot of Threadneedle Street, with towering new glass buildings in the background and traditional in the foreground

Carry on the guided tour to see the George & Vulture pub, which has served as inspiration for many different writers around the world. Next, explore the iconic Threadneedle Street and imposing exterior of the Bank of England, used as inspiration Gringotts Bank.

Venture past St Paul’s Cathedral, home to the spiralling Geometric Staircase as seen in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, before strolling past the City of London School where Daniel Radcliffe was privately educated.

low angle shot of the steel bridge, built across the river Thames connect central London to south London.

Continue the magical tour to the Millennium Bridge, famously destroyed by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Delve into the influence Shakespeare had on J.K. Rowling to create the Harry Potter franchise as you pass the iconic Globe Theatre and wander the curious alleyways to the Clink Prison Museum, thought to be used as inspiration for the treacherous Azkaban prison.

Finish the tour at Borough Market and see if you can spot the exact area used during the wild and whacky Knight Bus scene in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!

How long is the Harry Potter walking tour?

The Harry Potter walking tour lasts for approximately two hours.

Harry Potter walking tour meeting point

The meeting point for the tour is in the middle of Leadenhall Market, between Reiss, Pizza Express, Lamb Tavern and The Pen Shop.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

The tour will finish at Borough Market. The nearest tube station is London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines).

How to book tickets

Book Harry Potter Walking Tour London - The Wizard Walk of London tickets online now.

What age is the Harry Potter walking tour suitable for?

The tour is suitable for anyone aged five years and above.

What other Harry Potter experiences can I go to in London?

Have a magical day out and see original sets, props and costumes from the Harry Potter films at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, see the award-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre or visit The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross railway station to shop for souvenirs and snap a photo with the disappearing trolley on the platform!

Discover more Harry Potter attractions and things to do in London.

Prices

Child (5 - 15 years) £10.00 per ticket
Concessions (senior and student discounts) £12.00 per ticket
Adult (16 - 59 years) £15.00 per ticket

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