Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Muggles welcome! Go inside New College and the Bodleian Library on a magical adventure into the medieval buildings of Oxford University. With a fun Oxford student guide, complete with a quiz, the odd prop, and terrible jokes and puns! Suitable for devout Harry Potter fans, along with those publicly unwilling to admit their devotion, and those with no prior interest but looking for a fun way to explore! The tour includes other famous books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings - along with the history of Oxford University.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Blackwell's Bookshop
Not quite Flourish and Blotts but as close as a muggle bookshop can be. Blackwells is the dream of every Ravenclaw, holding approximately holding 250,000 volumes, which translates to 3 miles of books! This is even more impressive knowing that their first store measured only 12 feet square, and held just 700 used books. Don't forget to have a look at the roof of the building from a distance. Don't worry the stone figure you'll see on top isn't someone petrified. It is a statue by Antony Gormley; one of a series of sculptures called “Another Time II”.
Bodleian Library
One of the largest libraries in England and home to archaic medieval books on spells and wizards!
Options
2022/23
Reviews
768 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Harry Potter walking tour
Susan S,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide and nice small group as a total of 16 divided among two tour guides. Will was our guide and was so friendly and knowledgeable!
The tour is a magical...
InIn N,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was a magical experience for fans and history lovers alike. Our guide, Valentine, expertly revealed iconic filming locations such as the library and church. Over the course of the 90-minutes, we enjoyed a fascinating glimpse into the world of Harry Potter and the rich history of Oxford.
Entertaining
Annie W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Robin was entertaining and knowledgeable. He was easy to hear and understand. He manoeuvred our group of 14 around the city with ease. He obviously knows Oxford well.
If you’re thinking about it, JUST DO IT!
Maria A,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour is truly beautiful and our tour guide, Valentine, did an AMAZING JOB! She shared the magic of each stop and was very engaging and patient with the group! I highly recommend this tour and Valentine - thank you!
Tour was very informative...
Lela G,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was very informative on the history of several colleges in Oxford and it was fun to see the different filming locations for the Harry Potter movies. My daughter and I enjoyed it very much. The Harry Potter quiz throughout the tour was fun as well. I would recommend it.
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