Film Location Tours in Oxford: Our Top 9

1.Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $40Our pick

Join an English-speaking Oxford student guide such as Valentine, Sue, Ginny, or Amy for a 90-minute walk through Harry Potter filming sites, New College, and the Bodleian Library’s Divinity School. Expect Oxford history, movie trivia, a Hogwarts quiz, and time to explore. Christ Church entry is not included, and Divinity School access can be limited in summer.

“Sue our tour guide was fantastic. Perfect pace, very patient and knowledgeable with our questions and made the tour lots of fun with the quizzes.”

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2.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join an Oxford University student guide for a 90-minute walk linking Harry Potter filming sites with Oxford’s colleges, libraries, and children’s literature. You’ll enter New College and, when open, the Bodleian’s Divinity School, while guides such as Valentine, Niamh, and Will add film trivia, university insight, and a Potter quiz.

“I really enjoyed this tour. While only 1.5 hours it showed all the HP spots in Oxford and my guide even showed us some other non-HP spots of interest.”

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3.Harry Potter Insights Divinity School Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 783 reviews · 1h 45m · from $40

Walk Oxford with a guide in a red lanyard or Harry Potter gown, linking college life, J.K. Rowling’s inspirations, and movie locations. You’ll enter the Divinity School, see other sites from outside, answer Potter trivia, and receive a city map. Groups are often under 10 people, with guides including Peter, Ben, Hamish, and Flora.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Hamish was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a great way to see some of the highlights in the city.”

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4.Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 383 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $107

Spend two hours walking Oxford’s Harry Potter locations, university colleges, and literary landmarks, then use an audio guide inside Christ Church for about an hour. Guides such as Peter, Naima, Michael, and Michiel add quizzes, costumes, and stories about Lewis Carroll, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis. Christ Church entry is pre-booked, but site closures can change the plan.

“Great day out - Sebastian was very knowledgeable and the tour was very informative”

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5.Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Follow a cloaked guide through Oxford’s Harry Potter locations, entering the Divinity School at the Bodleian Library and passing colleges linked to Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and J.K. Rowling. Guides such as Peter, George, Ben, and Naima mix film facts with Oxford stories. The tour is in English, capped at 20 people, and ends near its Broad Street starting point.

“We had a great time visiting the college and the room where students have their meals.All the stories about the places that ispired the stories of Harry Potter and Tolkien's stories are fascinating and very interesting.You feel a magic atmosphere.I really recommand this experience for adults and children over 6 years old.”

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6.Oxford Walking Tour: Magic, University & Harry Potter Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26Best value

Join Shane, an Oxford University alumnus and professional magician who has performed for the British Royal Family, on a 1.5-hour walk through central Oxford. You’ll see university landmarks, Harry Potter and other filming sites, hear stories about Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and watch close-up magic along the way.

“what an insight to this great city of Oxford. Sean our guide informed us of the Harry Potter sites plus more.. fantastic and value for money.”

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7.Alumni-led Harry Potter Film Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Join a current or former Oxford student for a 90-minute walk through filming sites and university landmarks. You’ll see the Divinity School, Radcliffe Square, Bridge of Sighs, and New College, used for Hogwarts scenes. Guides such as Stefan, Cassie, and Vara add student-life stories, film facts, and Oxford lore.

“Felix (I hope I got the name right) He has been amazing He told lots of things, stories and fun facts and made us see Oxford from a new perspective. We really enjoy the tour guided by him. Very interesting We are very grateful”

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8.Harry Potter Tour New College Private Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 1h 45m · from $47

Walk Oxford with an expert guide such as Peter or Jean, visit New College’s cloisters where Malfoy becomes a ferret, and connect Harry Potter scenes with Oxford’s literary world. The 105-minute private tour includes New College admission, a map, and guides in six languages. Divinity School and Christ Church are not included.

“This was a very enjoyable tour. There were more literary references than Harry Potter. Even in the rain, it was worth the time spent. Thank you.”

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9.Harry Potter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews

Walk through Oxford with an English-speaking Harry Potter guide and visit film locations at the Bodleian Library, New College, and Exeter College. The private tour also passes Radcliffe Camera and Christ Church. It covers mostly outdoor areas, while interior Christ Church access requires an upgrade or separate arrangement.

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