FILM LOCATIONS · GUIDED
Good guided location tours fill up weeks ahead and the timed tickets go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Follow a Harry Potter guide from Southwark to Soho, with stops at Borough Market, the Millennium Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Knockturn Alley, and Diagon Alley. Expect London history, film clips, house sorting, and a lively quiz. Guides such as Louis, Eva, Murray, and Luke are known for keeping the walk engaging.
“The tour was fantastic and our kids really enjoyed it!”
Follow a live guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the William Chambers Monument to the Royal Mile. You’ll be sorted into a Hogwarts House, compete in a Harry Potter quiz, see Tom Riddle’s grave, and hear how Edinburgh helped shape Rowling’s books. Guides include Kieran, Jenny, Robbie, Josh, and Nadine.
“We had a lovely time with our guide Kieran, he was so knowledgeable and very fun too, also a great way to see the city and get your bearings! Thank you!”
Spend 150 minutes touring Hobbiton with an English-speaking guide, following paths past Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. Guides such as James, Sam, Wyatt, and Melissa are known for lively storytelling. The tour includes a drink, photo stops, and access to a Hobbit house interior.
“James was our guide and we genuinely struck gold with him - he was funny, extremely knowledgeable and a great paparazzi! This experience was completely worth the money and as a lifetime fan has been one of the best sights we’ve visited in NZ! Thank you James (007) From the Sisters of the Shire”
Join a two-hour, 1.5-mile Harry Potter walking tour from the William Chambers Monument. Guides such as Robbie, Jenny, Orla, and Xander mix wizarding facts with Edinburgh stories, a house quiz, Castlehill sights, Diagon Alley, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Castle.
“Jenny was really good and organized and gave us a fun and amazing walking tour with lot of facts and fun games along the way. The 2 hour tour felt like 5 mins. Jenny is just amazing !! Highly recommended”
Join a guide such as Arne, Eva, Murray, or Louie for a two-hour, 2-kilometer Harry Potter walk from Southwark Cathedral to Covent Garden. Expect house sorting, quizzes, film scenes, London history, a short Tube ride, and an optional Thames cruise.
“Highly recommend this if you are a Harry Potter fan, and also want a nice walk of London. Some great hidden gems, and our tour guide Pearla was very knowledgeable and engaging. 10/10!”
Meet your City Wonders coordinator at Euston, travel by train to Warner Bros. Studio, then join a small guided group through the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, and original film sets. Guides such as Connor, Charlotte, Mason, and Galyna add behind-the-scenes stories before you explore again on your own.
“great guide called Nicholas. only issue was another 4 people in our private tour who were really annoying and kept pushing in and not letting us talk or answer any questions”
Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo with a local guide such as Martin, Liam, Shelley, or Matt. Walk through the Shire, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Expect an early start, a long day, and plenty of walking.
“This tour was better then expected, liam our guide was top notch, from the planning, to the advice he had for travelers, the knowledge he shared during our tour, he starts the tour off saying we are family for the day, he definitely made all of us feel like it - even went above and beyond, my sister wanted authentic green stone jewelry for her sons, we spent 2 days looking around, without luck, while we were doing things, he took it upon himself and found a store that had the exact pieces she was looking for - do you know the next day we went to that store, they…”
Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver-guide tracing Jamie and Claire’s Scotland by air-conditioned coach. Visit Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with stories about Outlander, Jacobite history, and Scottish culture along the way.
“It was fantastic! Our guide was entertaining, funny and had so many good tidbits about Outlander, I enjoyed every minute and every detail he shared, it was a fantastic tour! Totally recommend to any fan!”
Travel from Belfast along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast with a live guide such as Stuart, Dave, or Troy. Visit Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, and Giant’s Causeway, with scenic drives through Carnlough and the Glens of Antrim. Castle entry and lunch cost extra.
“It was an awesome experience. Could do with more time at first stop Fergus castle and at the end the ruins of the other castle. Giants causeway was amazing to see but a lot of walking to see it.”
Join an English, German, or French-speaking guide for a two-hour York walk with house points, spell quizzes, costume pieces, film clips, and re-enactments. You’ll connect Harry Potter with York’s walls, abbey ruins, Minster, College Street, a wizarding shop, and the Shambles.
“What an unforgettable experience! This was my very first Harry Potter tour, and Ellie made it truly special. She was warm, energetic, and full of knowledge that kept the whole tour engaging from start to finish. What I really loved was how she blended the magic of Harry Potter with York’s fascinating history. The city already feels enchanting, but through Ellie’s storytelling, every street and corner came alive in a new way. It felt like stepping into a magical world while also learning hidden secrets about York itself. The tour was also interactive, with fun trivia and even a small scavenger-style activity that added a playful twist. It wasn’t just…”
Follow Harry Potter’s London with guides such as Alan, Anna, John, and Vincent, visiting Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, Millennium Bridge, the Globe, and other film or story locations. Expect quizzes, Hogwarts house fun, London history, and a short Tube ride. Some stops are viewed from outside.
“We had an amazing Harry Potter tour yesterday! Such a great guide! Love from the Netherlands”
This three-hour small-group walk links King’s Cross, Cecil Court, Goodwin’s Court, Westminster, Borough Market, and London Bridge. Guides such as Sam, Yasmin, Kate, and Mike mix filming facts with London lore. Kids 13 and younger join free, and two Tube rides are included, though fares are not.
“Oliver was a great guide. The tour was interesting and certainly good value for money. Very interesting sites visited.”
Travel from Auckland by luxury coach to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. Expect a long day, a 45-minute cave tour, a two-hour Hobbiton visit, lunch, a Green Dragon drink, rural scenery, and commentary from guides such as David, Rachel, or Nicky.
“Really enjoy the program Driving is kind of long but driver David always try to cheer us up, David good job !”
Meet your City Wonders host at Euston War Memorial, take the train to Watford, and tour the original Harry Potter sets with an English-speaking guide in a group of eight or fewer. See the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, and more, then re-enter for a self-guided look.
“Be prepared. Waiting for the bus from the studio back to the Watford station can take a while. Be sure to use only Gate 7 or 9 back to Euston Station; they are the only express trains.”
Ride a luxury open-top Sprinter van through Hollywood Hills, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Sunset Strip. An English-speaking guide points out celebrity homes and local sights, with a photo stop at Universal City Overlook. Arrive early for the best seats, especially on sunny days.
“Fun 2 hour drive in a big van with big open windows through the fancy neighborhoods in the hills of LA. Guide pointed out the homes of the celebrities, told stories & made jokes. Some of the celebrities’ current & former homes included Jlo, Bruno Mars, Ice-T, Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, etc”
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