London The Best of Harry Potter Guided Tour (Free for Kids)
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About this experience
An unmissable tour for families & all die hard fans of Harry Potter!
Kids join for free ! Age 13 and below. Please book them in!
Join your fun Potterhead guide and small group of fellow fans to discover actual movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard (you know who he is!)
You'll also visit several locations that inspired JK Rowling's stories - it's the best way for Potter fans to explore London!
The tour starts at King Cross Train station : Platform 9 3/4!!
We'll walk down magical narrow streets on our way to the Leicester Square area for top film locations & visiting 2 famous shops - the first made all of the paper props for the films and the second a very nice treat for the kids (We keep this one a secret!)
We'll then travel to London Bridge where we see more film locations, including the Wobbly Bridge & Leaky Cauldron.
Along the way, learn fun wizarding facts and stories, and see sights & buildings that inspired JK Rowling.
Welcome to Harry Potter's London!
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London The Best of Harry Potter Guided Tour (Free for Kids)
What's included
KIDS JOIN FREE !! (Age 13 and below)
Small group sizes
3 hour walking tour of the best Wizard filming locations in London
Visit 2 Amazing Potter Shops (discount code HP394)
Fun Local Guide
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter fans, head inside this beautiful old station - home of Platform 9 ¾ where the journey to Hogwarts begins!
Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts - we won't have time during the tour itself.
2
Walk down this beautiful old London street, full of colourful independent shops with overhanging signs - just like a famous magical shopping street in Harry Potter. Great for Photos!
3
Tiptoe your way through a dark and mysterious street that big Harry Potter fans will recognise immediately. Keep your voices low so as not to disturb the dark arts....
4
Stop 4
Next, we'll stop by at the famous theatre where the Potter world hits the Stage with the world-renowned Cursed Child Theatre Show. Get your camera ready for pictures with the iconic Harry Potter Sign.
5
Your guide will lead you to the House of Spells, where you can shop for butterbeer, sweets, chocolate frogs, wands, books and much much more…. And we even have a special discount code you can use!
6
Stop 6
Get your photos with the Harry Potter Statue and see the heart of UK cinema, where world premieres of your favourite movies are shown!
7
Stop 7
Film Locations
8
Stop 8
See one of London's best world food markets to see more recognisable filming locations for not just Harry Potter but many many more.
9
Stop 9
Film Locations and other inspirations that J.K. Rowling drew from!
What's not included
We take 2 tube journeys on this tour. You will need a contactless Bank Card, Oyster or Travel Card
Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour)
Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
We meet in front of the stairs leading up to the Parcel Yard (next to the Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter shop inside King's Cross Station)
Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins early - we won't have time during the tour itself.
Important notes
We meet 10 minutes before the start of the tour. Please do not be late as sadly we do not refund latecomers.
Please inform us of your preferred start time at least 48 hours before.
Note: Want to get your photo with the Platform 9 ¾ trolley? Queues can be big so we recommend arriving 45mins before the tour starts - we won't have time during the tour itself.
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