Harry Potter London Walk

Follow in the footsteps of your favourite wizards and witches on the Harry Potter London Walk. Discover the magical locations hiding in plain sight among London’s winding streets.

This walking tour allows you to explore the Wizarding World at your own pace. With your helpful guide on-hand, you will be sure to visit the sites that brought the Harry Potter books to life on the big screen.

From 21 per person

Tour map

Highlights

  • Visit the site where Ron, Hermione and Harry infiltrate the ministry of magic from the seventh movie
  • Pass by the visitors’ entrance to the ministry as seen in the fifth movie
  • Go under the bridge destroyed by flying terrorist demons in the sixth movie
  • See locations used for the Leaky Cauldron pub where magic folk hang out

Tour details

  • A section of this tour includes a short tube journey. You will need to have a valid Travelcard or Oyster Card for zone 1.

  • Due to uneven surfaces and the nature of the locations visited, this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and parents with prams or buggies.

  • Meeting point

    Westminster tube station, Bridge Street, SW1A 2JR London, GB

  • Tour departs

    Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at 2:00 pm (Jan – Dec)
    Daily at 2:00 pm (Apr – Aug)

  • Tour ends

    Bank Station, Cornhill, London EC3V 3NR

  • Where

  • Live guide speaks

  • Travel by

    ,

  • Tour type

  • Max group size

    20 persons

  • Tour operator

  • Cancellation policy

    24 hours or more before start: full refund less 5% booking fees.
    After that time or no-show: no refund.

  • Exclusions

    Gratuities (optional)
    Public transport

  • Things to bring

    Appropriate clothing
    Comfortable shoes
    Valid Travelcard or Oyster Card for zone 1

  • Film series

  • Disclaimer

    This tour is independently operated by Brit Movie Tours. It is not endorsed or supported in any way by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc., the Harry Potter publishers, J.K. Rowling or her representatives.

Full description

The Harry Potter London Walk takes in the most famous locations from the movies.

You’ll have the chance to get your picture taken at Old Scotland Yard. The exterior of this building appears in two movies: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 1. This is where the characters go to enter the Ministry of Magic.

Also from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, you’ll stop at the Westminster tube station. This is where Mr Weasley struggles to get through the ticket barriers when heading to board a train with Harry. In true Mr Weasley style, he is amazed by the muggle technology.

Borough Market / The Leaky Cauldron
Borough Market / The Leaky Cauldron

This tour will also bring you through the Leadenhall and Borough markets. Locations here were used for the Leakey Cauldron and Diagon Alley throughout the movies. These markets are also great places to pick up some tasty treats or souvenirs from your time in London.

You’ll also get to walk under Millenium Bridge, which was destroyed by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Fortunately, the bridge collapsing was just some movie magic. In real life, it is still standing and structurally sound.

The Knight Bus Location
The Knight Bus Location

The Harry Potter London Walk offers a relaxing tour around one of the world’s most famous cities.

Strolling through the historic streets you will see iconic locations and hear insider stories from the production of these epic movies. It is a magical experience for the whole family to enjoy!

Locations (9)

2. Scotland Place / Ministry of Magic

Scotland Place, Visitors Entrance to Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter
Scotland Place, Visitors Entrance to Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter

Find the location used as the entrance to the Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix.

6. Borough Market / The Leaky Cauldron

London’s Borough Market serves as the location of the Leaky Cauldron in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dating back to the 12th century, its centuries-old buildings and bustling atmosphere make it the perfect place to hide a magical pub!

South of the Thames, and just a short distance from London Bridge tube station, Borough Market is the perfect place for any Potter fan to take a stroll and soak up the Wizarding World.

Walking along Stoney Street, make sure to stop at No.7, a small flower shop under the railway bridge called Chez Michele. This is the real-life location of the Leaky Cauldron. Also on Stoney Street, just next door at No.8, is another shopfront that might look familiar. This building was also used for the Third Hand Emporium and appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It was here that Harry first met the hapless Gilderoy Lockhart and the sinister Lucious Malfoy.

And while you’re here, make sure to explore all the wonderful things this market has to offer. Among the countless stalls you’ll be sure to find produce from far and wide. Whether you’re looking for fresh fruit, souvenirs to bring back home, or just a quick cup of coffee, the market has you covered!

8. Leadenhall Market / Diagon Alley

Leadenhall Market, the Exterior for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter
Leadenhall Market, the Exterior for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter

The Diagon Alley gets some of its shots from Leadenhall Market. This market remains one of the oldest markets having its roots from the 14th century.