Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College
4.6235895 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6235895 out of 5 stars
975 reviews
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Join a Harry Potter-themed walking tour of Oxofrd and embark on a magical, student-led adventure into the medieval buildings that inspired the Harry Potter series and others.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the line through express security check
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Diletta – Italy

Paula was an excellent guide and regaled us with lots of interesting details about both the history of Oxford and Harry Potter. If i decided to do another tour i would ask for her because she's amazing in her job and time flies when you're having fun!

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Stuart – Canada

Fun, informative - a real treat. Guide was excellent.

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Highlights

  • Learn about Oxford University and the famous novels written in the city
  • Visit the Bodleian Library to see the hall used as the Hogwart's Infirmary
  • Explore Oxford's oldest colleges
  • Hear insider facts about the movies, the characters, and the filming
  • Roam through the magical New College which inspired various scenes

Full description

Meet your Oxford University student guide in central Oxford and head for the Hogwarts' Infirmary, set in one of the halls of the famous Bodleian Library. Imagine the infirmary’s beds in place here, and admire the richly sculpted beasts and biblical carvings that appeared in many of the Harry Potter movies. Next, explore one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges, delving into the rooms and cloisters that featured as Hogwarts’ gloomy interior.

See other filming locations and hear trivia about the characters and movie productions. Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter with our custom quiz. Along the way, hear about Oxford’s influence in famous children’s literature, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to The Hobbit.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Entrance to Divinity School
  • Entrance to New College
  • Harry Potter quiz and prize
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Christ Church

Meeting point

All Our Tours Meet At Oxford Tourism Information, 16 Broad Street, OX1 3AS

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine

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4.6 /5

based on 975 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Diletta – ItalyApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Paula was an excellent guide and regaled us with lots of interesting details about both the history of Oxford and Harry Potter. If i decided to do another tour i would ask for her because she's amazing in her job and time flies when you're having fun!
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Stuart – CanadaApril 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Fun, informative - a real treat. Guide was excellent.
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Caitlin – United KingdomApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Liv was our tour guide and she was amazing! Knew everything about the locations she took us in and made it fun and informative. She was brilliant. Loved all the locations we went to and I will defo recommend

Product ID: 331461

Activity provider:Footprints Tours

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