As this is a private group tour, you have ample opportunities to investigate the Dark Arts and to identify where to source a magic potion, while testing your knowledge of all things Potter with your half blood private guide. How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? A fun tour for Muggles of all ages, the guide will cater the tour according to everyone's interests so it is also a tour that is fun for adults who happen to be interested in learning about Oxford University heritage. Ponder how studying at Oxford University compares to being a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and learn a bit about Oxford's history. Entry worth £3 per person the Divinity school is included in ticket. Tour duration is 90-120 minutes. Please see section for dates of any closures. Notice: Requests for any tours in a foreign language must be sent to us at least 2 days in advance! Please see closures under Exclusions
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $168.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Entry worth £2.50 per person is included to the Divinity school film site at the Bodleian. This is where they filmed the infirmary & dance scenes. The medieval library upstairs is never open to guides. If you wish to also visit Duke Humfreys medieval library at the Bodleian library, then you will need to purchase that instead from the Bodleian library website and they only only permit entry to adults or children aged over 11. There is no age limit to enter the Divinity school film site and we carry gowns for you to wear for photos!
We pass by this famous sight
Entry is free but currently the church only permits entry if very small sized groups.
This is one of several famous sights included on all our tours. It features in several movies eg X men, The Mummy etc!
This is one of several famous sights included on all our tours.
We also introduce what was filmed at New college too - for example, this is where Malfoy gets turned into a ferret! This tour does not include entry to New college which costs £8 entry fee currently. However, you may ask the guide, if it's possible to pay yourselves for the cost to enter on the day to the college and thus to enter there during the tour too. Alternatively, we finish outside New college and you can visit there after the tour. On any dates when Divinity school is closed, we replace entry in fact with entry to New college.
This tavern pub looks really like the Three Broomsticks pub and no wonder, as this is where Hagrid and friends used to drink, when they were filming next door.
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you.
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. We go in search of the Harry Potter chocolate cakes here!
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This is the college, which JK Rowling applied to study at.
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This college is where Tolkien studied and it's also connected with JK Rowling!
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This college is where the writer of, 'Dr Seuss', was a student!
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This college is where....Jesus studied at Oxford!!
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This college is connected to Adam Smith and to Jane Austen's family!
We stop by this sight or college to introduce stories or to take photos, as suits you. This college is where a famous Slytherin called David Cameron studied...before he was sent to Azkaban!
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Harry Potter in Oxford Tour Divinity School entry Private Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 18 stops.
Prices start at $67 per person for this Oxford experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $168. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:45 AM, 12:45 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $67, adults from $67. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide wearing red lanyard and or Hogwarts gown. Meeting next to our black sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist info centre, 15 Broad street, OX1 3AS. This is also next to the Oxfam shop which has a green sign above its shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in RU, CMN, UK, EN, IT, FR, NL, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It's an entertaining and informative hour and thirty minutes in Oxford, where not only can you recap on Harry Potter memories with a knowledgeable guide, but you can also learn so much more on the history of Oxford University and its famous students.
Hi Malcom, Thanks for recommending the tour.
What a great way to see Oxford and hear about some of the back stories! Alistair is suitably eccentric and knowledgable :D
Many thanks!
My daughter and I recently took the Harry Potter tour with Visit Oxford Tours, guided by the wonderful Michiel – and what a fantastic experience it was. Michiel struck the perfect balance between leading the tour and making it feel personal. He took the time to ask about our specific interests, which allowed him to tailor parts of the commentary to what we were most excited about. It made the whole experience feel thoughtful and bespoke, rather than a one-size-fits-all script. His knowledge was impressive, his storytelling captivating, and his warmth and gentle humour made the tour feel friendly and relaxed. We learned so much about how Oxford inspired the world of Harry Potter – from the real-life locations that became Hogwarts settings to the fascinating stories and little-known details that bring the magic to life. It was packed with interesting insights we’d never have discovered on our own, all delivered in a way that kept us engaged from start to finish. I actually did a Harry Potter tour in Oxford about five years ago with a different company, and I can say with complete confidence: this one was incomparable. Michiel’s tour was far more engaging, informative, and enjoyable by a long stretch. If you’re deciding between tour companies, don’t hesitate – book with Visit Oxford Tours. They offer a range of other tours as well, and I’m already planning to come back for the Inklings tour on my next visit – Tolkien, Lewis, and all that literary magic? Absolutely. All in all, it was a truly wonderful day out. If you want a tour that’s knowledgeable, tailored, and genuinely enjoyable, this is the one. Five stars and a hearty recommendation from us!
Hi Chrissy, Thanks for such a detailed recommendation!
Very interesting and fun tour. Really beautiful city! The guide answered any questions the group had. Would recommend the tour to anyone.
Hi Billy, Thanks for your recommendation.
Brilliant tour with Alasdair, who exuded charisma and brought Hogwarts to Oxford in a way I doubt even Rowling herself could have imagined!
Hi Bill, Thanks for choosing our tour.
Alasdair has a suave Hogwartsian manner that breathes such fire into Oxford as to inspire its dreaming, dragoned, troubled spires.
Hi again Jack and thanks for spotting our literary festival promotion this week.
This was a fantastic tour which Peter made so individual and special from the Harry Potter outfits, the quizzes and don’t forget the cakes!! He has such amazing knowledge of the subject and the city, the whole family old and young, really enjoyed it!
Thanks for the super recommendation.
Great visit, our guide was really nice, full of anecdotes and very professional. I also recommend for the responsiveness of the team and the fact that in this tourist universe they take care of the customers and are very human. See you again with pleasure!
Hi. Thanks for recommending your tour experience with us. By the way, if you give us enough advance notice, we can also provide private tours in French for your friends visiting Oxford in future. Salut. Merci de vous recommander votre expérience de visite avec nous. Soit dit en passant, si vous nous donnez un préavis suffisant, nous pouvons également fournir des visites privées dans Français pour vos amis en visite à Oxford à l'avenir. Sincerely, Alasdair
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide(Jake) through Oxford. He kept our three kids engaged and was full of trivia for adult and child alike.
Hi. Thanks for leaving such a super recommendation of Jake's tour. Yes, Jake being an actor, is very good with entertaining kids too.
Peter our guide was the best!! He could keep a teenager and two kids very interested for almost 7 hours. The Harry P Oxford tour was very interesting but don’t miss de Blenheim Castle, a unique experience and with a great guide like Peter it makes it even better.
Thanks for your recommendation.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter in Oxford Tour Divinity School entry Private Tour | 1h 30min–2h | 4.9 (16) | $67 | |
 Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College | 1h 30min | 4.8 (1,227) | $47 | View |
 Oxford Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™ | 1h 30min | 4.7 (141) | $47 | View |
 Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment | 1h 30min | 5.0 (136) | $27 | View |
 Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45 | 3 hours | 4.8 (84) | $108 | View |
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 Harry Potter Walking Tour with Hogwarts Film Site Visits (Oxford) | 1h 30min | 5.0 (10) | $40 | View |