Semi-Private Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio with Hotel Pickup from London
Skip the train hassle with door-to-door transfers and a self-guided visit to the film sets
If you're a Harry Potter fan staying in central London, this trip has your name on it. Everything from transport to entry tickets is handled; it feels just like magic! A comfortable vehicle carries you the hour north to Leavesden in a group of no more than 8. Once inside, you’ll have 4 hours to check out the sets, from the cobbles of Diagon Alley to the marble vaults of Gringotts Bank, before meeting back up with your driver. For fans ready to be wowed, this is the best way to reach the studios.
What You Get With This Tour
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Roam the real Hogwarts sets
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Premium vehicle transfer
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Professional English-speaking driver
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Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio entry ticket
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See the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Gringotts Bank and more
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Driver gratuities
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Food and drink
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at your central London hotel
A driver collects you right from your hotel, then welcomes you aboard a comfortable executive vehicle. Settle in for the scenic 60-minute ride north to the film studios in Leavesden. -
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Stroll the cobblestones of Diagon Alley
Step off the shuttle as your tickets are handed over, then enter the wizarding world. Wander the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley, passing Ollivander's, Flourish and Blotts, and the bright Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. -
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Stand beneath the lanterns of the Great Hall
Pass into the Great Hall, the first set built for the films, where long banquet tables stretch toward the staff dais. Flagstone floors, tall windows, and house banners surround you just as they appear on screen. -
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Board the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾
Next, reach the original Hogwarts Express resting beside a re-created Platform 9 3/4. Walk through a filming carriage, then push a luggage trolley toward the brick wall for a photo every fan dreams about. -
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Marvel at the marble halls of Gringotts Bank
Enter Gringotts Wizarding Bank, lined with towering marble pillars and crystal chandeliers. Step inside the Lestrange vault, surrounded by piled Galleons and treasures, including the gleaming Sword of Gryffindor. -
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Get lost in the Forbidden Forest
Venture into the dim Forbidden Forest, where gnarled trees rise overhead and Buckbeak the hippogriff waits in shadow. Look for giant spiders among the roots as the misty woodland path winds quietly around you. -
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Watch the secrets of special effects unfold
Finish at the Backlot, home to the Secrets of Special Effects experience. Live demonstrations reveal how filmmakers crafted the fantastical creatures and thrilling action seen across the Harry Potter film series. -
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Your tour ends at your central London hotel
After four hours among the sets, reboard your vehicle for the drive south, arriving back in central London around 3 to 3:30pm. Your driver returns you to your Zone 1 hotel with a head full of wizarding memories.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Meeting point changes: If you book within 2 days of travel, or your accommodation falls outside Zone 1, you'll join the group at a central London meeting point opposite Great Portland Street station.
Accessibility: This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness for the self-guided walking route through the sets. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
Food and drink: Food and drink are not included, though several cafes are on site, including the Backlot Cafe and a butterbeer bar. Only cold food and sealed drinks are permitted on board the vehicle.
Children and infants: Infants under 1 travel free but must sit on laps, so bring your own child seat if you'd prefer one.
Tour changes: All timings are approximate and depend on traffic. Studio Tour entry times can occasionally shift the schedule, and you'll be contacted in advance if anything changes.
Check-in: Please aim to be ready at your pickup point 15 minutes in advance.
Your tour includes:
Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from central London
Executive vehicle transfer
Professional English-speaking driver
Entry ticket to Harry Potter Studios Warner Bros. Studio
4 hours inside the Studios
Free time to explore the sets at your own pace
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Customer Reviews
Great pick up from hotel. Driver very nice. Enough time to see everything. Harry Potter was amazing
This tour delivered Warner Bros. Studios took fans one step closer to becoming fully immersed in the movies. Oxford showcasing academic beauty, and the filming locations felt as magical as the very core of Hogwarts. One long state of unadulterated happiness
Warner Bros. But just the scope and size of sets, in fact The Forbidden Forest at Studios was incredible. By introducing HP magic from its origin, powell powell created a historical context for Oxford. Our guide then regaled it with whimsy.
Viewing real props and costumes at Warner Bros. was incredible. The Oxford tour tied movie magic to actual history, showing us around Christ Church College and the Bodleian Library.
Warner Bros. They brought the whole universe to life with breathtaking sets and costumes from the minds of various studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it rains?
We run our Harry Potter tours rain or shine.
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, families are welcome. Infants under 1 travel free but must sit on a lap, so bring your own child seat if you'd prefer one.
Does this tour include hotel pickup?
Yes, hotel pick up and drop off is included on this tour. Please include your accommodation details in the "additional info" section during checkout. Hotel pick up and drop off cannot be included if the proper information is not provided. If you need to change your accommodation info or you were not able to include it during checkout, please contact us so we can make the proper arrangements with our partners.
Where does this tour end?
If you are staying in Zone 1, you will be dropped off at your accommodations, if you are staying outside Zone 1 you will be dropped off at your original meeting point.
What if I am staying outside of Zone 1?
If you are staying outside of Zone 1 you can meet your guide outside of the International Student House, 229 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PN.
Is this tour guided?
No, this is a self-guided experience. Your driver hands you your entry tickets at the studios, then you explore the sets at your own pace for about four hours before meeting back at the vehicle.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This experience is not wheelchair accessible and involves a self-guided walking route through the sets, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
How long is the drive to the studios?
The studios sit in Leavesden, about an hour north of central London by road. You'll travel in a comfortable executive vehicle with a small group of no more than 8, so the ride stays relaxed in both directions.
Is food included?
Food and drink aren't included, but there are several cafes on site, including the Backlot Cafe and a butterbeer bar. Only cold food and sealed drinks are allowed on board the vehicle.
