The Wizarding World — Hidden in Plain Sight
The real locations that inspired JK Rowling — and the actual filming spots that brought them to life
London is the magical world. The streets, alleys, banks and stations that JK Rowling drew on when writing the Harry Potter series are real — and most of them are still there, hiding in plain sight among the perfectly ordinary Muggle world all around them. This private tour has been revealing them since 2013, visiting the actual filming locations and the real-life inspirations that gave birth to one of the most beloved fictional worlds ever created.
Some places you’ll recognise immediately from the films. Others aren’t so readily apparent to Muggles — but fear not, we shall reveal all. The tour covers the locations on foot and by tube, taking you through different parts of London that together paint the full picture of Harry’s world.
Harry, Hermione and Ron apparate here to escape the wedding!
If you are on the lookout for a wand — you’re in the right place
Inspiration for the real Diagon Alley
Gringotts Wizarding Bank — the real inspiration
A Guide Who Really Knows the Wizarding World
Running since 2013 — and our guide lives next door to Warner Bros. Studios
This tour has been running since 2013 — making it one of the longest-established Harry Potter tours in London. Your guide doesn’t just know the locations: they live right next to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour, and have even hosted people from the films as Airbnb guests. The connection to the wizarding world doesn’t get much closer than that.
This is an entirely private tour — just your group, moving at your own pace, with time to photograph, explore and ask every question. Perfect for families, for fans of the books and films, and for anyone who wants to see the London that JK Rowling saw when she imagined Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic.
⚡ Please note: this is an unofficial walking tour and is not sanctioned by Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios. It covers the real London locations — not the studio attraction.
Where you can sneak into the Ministry of Magic
The only place to buy real magical money
Pricing — 3 Hour Tour
Per Person — Guide Included
Entry fees not included. Child prices available. Departure 10:00am.
Book via the calendar below, by email, or through Viator.
Frequently Asked Questions for the unofficial Harry Potter Walking Tour of London
Departure Time: 10am
City Location: London
Duration of Tour: 3 hours
How to book the unofficial Harry Potter Walking Tour of London
To make a booking please use our automatic calendar booking system below or email us above. Child prices available.
Alternatively you can book by using the automated booking process with Viator.
“Some places you might recognise from the films. Others aren’t so readily apparent to Muggles. Fear not — we shall reveal all.”
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