Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Overview

Available languages

English

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”.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Bodleian Library

One of the largest libraries in England and home to archaic medieval books on spells and wizards!

15 minutes•Admission Included

Options

2022/23

Reviews

4.74

734 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

626

Entertaining
Annie W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Robin 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
Tour 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.
Great tour in Beautiful Oxford
Maya M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a beautiful city! We took a day trip to Oxford from London. The tour meeting spot was easy to find in the hustle and bustle of tourists in the area. We had Will as our student guide. He was very knowledgeable about HP sights, as well as other information about the area. If you’re interested in food places nearby, my family and I got reservations at the Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant for lunch with a gorgeous view. It’s the oldest museum in the world. After the tour, we ate at King’s Arms (1606). Both are short walks to/from the tour.
Our tour guide Liv was...
Katrina L,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Liv was attentive and full of information. She spun in Harry Potter facts throughout while still providing enough information about Oxford. Well done!