Best Oxford Film Location Tours: Our Top 12

1.Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $40Our pick

Join an Oxford University student guide for a 90-minute Harry Potter walk through the Divinity School and New College. See filming locations, learn how Oxford shaped famous books, and join a Hogwarts quiz. Guides such as Sue, Valentine, Ginny, and Amy mix movie facts with Oxford history.

“Ginny was a great tour guide! She was super knowledgeable and personable, and I learned a lot about the history of Oxford in addition to seeing the Harry Potter sites! This tour is definitely worth the money to not have to worry about buying tickets to New College and the Divinity School; I would recommend to all my friends!!”

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2.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join an Oxford student guide such as Valentine, Niamh, or Will for a 90-minute walk linking Harry Potter filming sites with Oxford stories. See New College, the Bodleian Library area, Radcliffe Camera, and literary landmarks, with a quiz along the way. Divinity School entry can close in busy months.

“Valentine was an exceptional guide and she made the tour fun and interesting. Highly recommend her!!”

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3.Harry Potter Insights Divinity School Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 783 reviews · 1h 45m · from $40

Walk Oxford with a Harry Potter-focused guide, learn how the city shaped the books and films, test your Potter knowledge, and enter the Bodleian Library’s Divinity School. Small groups are usually under 10 people, with guides such as Peter, Ben, Flora, and Hamish bringing plenty of local detail.

“Hamish had strong knowledge of the area and kept track of all of us well. He also went out of his way to engage us in conversation while we moved from spot to spot in a very genuine and generous way.”

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4.Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 383 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $107

Walk Oxford’s Harry Potter locations with guides such as Naima, Peter, Michael, and Michiel, then enter Christ Church with a reserved ticket and audio guide. You’ll see the Divinity School, learn about Lewis Carroll and other Oxford writers, and test your Hogwarts knowledge.

“Michael was a great guide. He led the tour superly and also provided lots of other informations. I would gladly do it again.👍”

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5.Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk central Oxford with guides such as Peter, George, Ben, or Naima, pairing Harry Potter filming sites with stories about Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and student life. The 90 to 120 minute tour includes entry to the Divinity School, with New College substituted on some closure dates.

“These guys we’re top notch! Such fun and extremely knowledgeable regarding all things Oxford and Harry Potter! Peter was so personable and fun! Thank you guys for a memorable day in Oxford! Hope to see you again!”

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6.Oxford Walking Tour: Magic, University & Harry Potter Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26Best value

Join Oxford alumnus and professional magician Shane for a 1.5-hour walk through university landmarks, Harry Potter filming sites, and literary connections to Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Expect lively stories, close-up magic, practical Oxford tips, a free map, and a central meeting point outside Theo’s Café.

“We had an amazing time on this tour. Shane was a great tour guide and gave us a fun experience. Would definitely recommend”

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7.Alumni-led Harry Potter Film Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 140 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Walk central Oxford with a current or former university student, linking Harry Potter scenes with Oxford life, film history, and college traditions. You’ll visit the Divinity School, Bodleian area, Radcliffe Square, and New College, with guides such as Stefan, Cassie, or Vara bringing the buildings to life.

“Savannah was an excellent guide, she was great at explaining both about Oxford and linking it to Harry Potter (making it relevant for all guest). We would reccomend the tour and especially Savannah as a guide”

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8.Oxford Harry Potter Film Locations Walking Tour by Alumni™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk through Oxford with an alumni guide such as Gladson, Stefan, Rohan, or Alec, linking Harry Potter scenes with university history. You’ll visit Balliol, Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, and New College, where the famous ferret scene was filmed. Expect more Oxford than movie trivia.

“Great tour and great guide (Rose)! Easy walk around Oxford and good balance of general Oxford knowledge and references to the HP films”

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9.Harry Potter PUBLIC Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Walk central Oxford with a Harry Potter focused guide, then enter Christ Church on your own with an audio guide. The tour also includes the Divinity School when open, or New College on some closure dates. Expect Oxford history, film trivia, college exteriors, stairs, and about three hours of walking.

“Met our tour guide, Peter, in the appointed spot and started on time. Peter is a wealth of knowledge on both HP and Bath. Lots of extra information and history that added to the excellence of the tour. He's very upbeat and interactive. Know your HP trivia. It's more fun that way. A great way to see major landmarks in Oxford and the filming sights.”

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10.New College Oxford Harry Potter Insights PRIVATE TOUR Daily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $138

Walk through New College’s medieval cloisters, quadrangle, chapel, hall, walls, and gardens with a private English-speaking guide. Hear Harry Potter filming stories, Oxford history, and details about the Bodleian Library before ending near the Divinity School, which you may enter separately for £2.50.

“Our tour guide was great! She was friendly and had great stories. We learned a lot about Oxford and she tied it in with Harry Potter facts.”

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11.Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join Shane for a 90-minute Oxford walking tour linking Harry Potter filming sites, the Bridge of Sighs, Bodleian Library, and the Narnia-inspired doorway. Expect clear university history, photo stops, practical sightseeing tips, and live magic that keeps families and older children engaged.

“neatly organised, very nice, competant guide, very interesting, friendly and funny, the tricks was a nice touch”

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12.Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $171

This private Oxford walking tour combines Harry Potter film locations, Alice in Wonderland connections, Christ Church entry, and the Divinity School when open. Guides such as Peter, Alisdair, and Michel add quizzes, costumes, chocolate, and literary stories. Expect about three hours, with Christ Church explored independently by audio guide.

“Our guide was very informative and really got our girls engaged. Our daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan so she really enjoyed the tour.”

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