Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
1047 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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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Marie – Switzerland

Our guide (Paula) was lovely ! She gaves us the time to see all the places and she had a lot of explaination very intersting. I recommend it.

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5 out of 5 stars
S
Shasa – United Kingdom

amazing tour! Oxford is indeed for Potter heads and literature lovers. our guide Paula also very nice and fun!

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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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Important information

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  • During peak season (June–August), access to the Divinity School is extremely limited due to frequent closures and high demand, and may not be included in the tour. While some companies may claim otherwise, we prefer to be honest upfront rather than risk disappointment on the day.
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From $41 per person

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Marie – SwitzerlandJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide (Paula) was lovely ! She gaves us the time to see all the places and she had a lot of explaination very intersting. I recommend it.
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Shasa – United KingdomJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
amazing tour! Oxford is indeed for Potter heads and literature lovers. our guide Paula also very nice and fun!
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ayko – BelgiumJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
our tour guide was will and he was just lovely he knew so much about oxford history as well as harry potter to top it of i asked him what he knew about jrr tolkien and boy i was not disapointed with his knowledge and small facts he knew about the man... all in all 10/10 expierence and wonderfull tour guide

Product ID: 331461

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Footprints Tours

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