Film Location Tours in Oxford: Our Top 15

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.Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk through Oxford’s Harry Potter film locations with an Oxford student or graduate guide. Visit Balliol College, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, and New College, where the cloisters appeared in the films. Guides such as Gladson, Rohan, Alec, and Terrence also add Oxford history, university stories, and film connections.

“Great tour and very knowledgeable friendly guide. Small group which was nice. It was lite on the Harry Potter, more about Oxford, which we really enjoyed.”

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9.Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Walk central Oxford with a Harry Potter focused guide, visit the Divinity School when open, then explore Christ Church on your own with an audio guide. Guides such as Peter, Eleanor, Jim, and Naima have led this three-hour tour. Expect film locations, Oxford stories, literary connections, and plenty of walking.

“Fantastic guide for historic and beautiful sites, worth it x100! The Harry Potter content is a great bonus and I would take this tour again in an instant”

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10.New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $138

Walk through Oxford with a private guide such as Alasdair, Murray, or Naima, visiting New College’s medieval cloisters, chapel, hall, walls, and gardens. Hear Harry Potter filming facts alongside Oxford stories, then finish near the Bodleian Library and Divinity School, where you may enter for £2.50.

“Our guide, Murray, gave us a great tour. He was super nice and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time in Oxford thanks to him.”

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11.Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk central Oxford with guide Shane, combining university history, Harry Potter filming sites, Narnia inspiration, Gothic buildings, and live magic tricks. The 90-minute route covers 14 compact stops, including New College, the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and the Bridge of Sighs. College entry fees are not included, so treat this as a lively orientation tour rather than a full college visit.

“Shane gave a great tour of Oxford. It was the perfect length and level of detail for a family with an 11 year old on a quick day trip to visit the city. Highly recommended.”

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12.Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Spend about three hours exploring Oxford with a private English-speaking guide such as Peter, Alisdair, or Michel. Hear Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland stories, visit the Divinity School when open, then enter Christ Church on a pre-booked self-guided audio visit. Expect college exteriors, film locations, quizzes, costumes, and a lively walk.

“This was the best tour we’ve ever been on! Peter was amazing! You will not regret booking this tour- so many fun facts! If we would of been thinking straight we would of just followed Peter to his next tour destination. It really was such a lovely tour I can’t say enough about how great it was!”

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13.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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14.Private | Harry Potter Film Tour By Alumni™ & New College Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow Harry Potter filming links through Oxford with a private Oxford student or graduate guide. Meet at the red pillar mailbox on Broad Street, visit Balliol, Radcliffe Square, and New College, and hear about J.K. Rowling, local cast members, and other films made here.

“Took a walking tour around Oxford with Rory, our tour-guide extraordinaire. He was knowledgeable, insightful, friendly, and interesting. We enjoyed his anecdotes on life as an oxford graduate and fellow Harry Potter enthusiast. Toured a number of colleges and grounds showcased in the Harry Potter series. We were fortunate to have private access to places otherwise off-limits. Money well spent and a highlight of our tour of England. Highly recommended!”

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15.Harry Potter in Oxford Tour Divinity School entry Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk Oxford’s Harry Potter film sites with a private English-speaking guide. Enter the Bodleian Library’s medieval Divinity School, try on Hogwarts-style gowns for photos, hear filming stories, and visit places linked with Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and J.K. Rowling. The tour lasts about 90 minutes to two hours.

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