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Harry Potter™ Film Locations Walking Tour with Thames River Cruise

London

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Overview

Take a walking tour of popular Harry Potter filming locations and other iconic sights of London and get to cruise on the waters of the River Thames!

Highlights

  • Enter the Wizarding World of Magic with this 2.5-hour Harry Potter walking tour that will take you to multiple real-life filming locations.
  • Stop by real locations used during the filming of the movies, find out which Hogwarts house you belong in, and stroll down the real Diagon Alley.
  • Enjoy the company and commentary provided by your guide, a fellow Harry Potter enthusiast, who will walk you through the most beloved franchise in history!
  • Get the chance to take a marvelous cruise down the River Thames, during which you will get to admire the beauty of London from a unique point of view.
  • Fun fact: J. K. Rowling had at one time seriously considered killing off the character of Ron Weasley!

Inclusions

  • 2.5 hour Harry Potter walking tour from Southward Viewpoint
  • Expert English, French, German, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide (optional)
  • River Thames Clipper cruise

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

The magical world of Harry Potter

Once you meet up with your friendly and efficient guide outside the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, and are joined by the rest of your tour group, the game will be afoot! First and foremost, you will find out which house you belong in, and after providing you with a brief introduction, you will make your way to the many different locations on your itinerary. Throughout your tour, your guide will be providing you with interesting commentary and tidbits from the movies but also interesting facts about locations you pass and if they have any connections to pop culture or movies aside from Harry Potter.

A journey through real-life filming locations

From taking a stroll on the real Diagon Alley to standing on the bridge destroyed by the Death Eaters, this tour is every Potterhead's dream. Your visit shall cover Gringott's Bank, Daniel Radcliffe's school, 900-year-old Clink Prison, Sherlock Holmes Pub, Trafalgar Square, and many more! You will then get to visit other landmark locations like where the battle in the sky took place at the beginning of Deathly Hallows when the seven Potters were trying to make their way to safety and the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, which marked Harry's entrance into the magical world.

A relaxing cruise to end the day

After your Harry Potter tour, you will be taken to the boarding point of your cruise, where will you get to see the rest of the city from a unique vantage point. This cruise is popular amongst both locals and tourists. As a city with over two millennia of rich culture and history, London has much to offer in terms of beautiful sights to see. Like most great cities, London developed around a major river - the Thames. The captain of your cruise boat will tell you intriguing facts about all these places. allowing you to learn more about some of London's most famous buildings, like the London Eye.

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