2 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children’s books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.
- Visit the Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary
- Explore old Oxford colleges whose rooms and cloisters doubled as Hogwarts
- Hear insider gossip about the movies, characters, and filming
- Take part in a Harry Potter quiz as you walk and discover
- Learn about Oxford University and other children’s books written in the city
- Admission fees included, apart from entry fee to Christ Church college
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Meet your Oxford University student guide in central Oxford, and head for Hogwarts' Infirmary, set in one of the halls of the famous Bodleian Library.
Imagine the infirmary’s beds in place here, and admire the richly sculpted beasts and biblical carvings that appeared in many of the Harry Potter movies.
Next, explore one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges, delving into the rooms and cloisters that featured as Hogwarts’ gloomy interior. See other filming locations, hear trivia about the characters and movie productions, and enjoy an entertaining quiz, testing your knowledge of all things Potter.
Along the way, hear about Oxford’s place in the annals of famous children’s literature, learning how books like 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland' and 'The Hobbit' were written here.
Your tour includes admission to the Bodleian, and at least two Oxford University buildings—although entrance cannot be guaranteed. Finish with a tour of Christ Church, with admission at your expense. The admission fee is charged as an extra as the college is often closed or has long lines, so the fee is not included as standard.
Your tour concludes at Christ Church, whether you explore it during the tour or not.
Imagine the infirmary’s beds in place here, and admire the richly sculpted beasts and biblical carvings that appeared in many of the Harry Potter movies.
Next, explore one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges, delving into the rooms and cloisters that featured as Hogwarts’ gloomy interior. See other filming locations, hear trivia about the characters and movie productions, and enjoy an entertaining quiz, testing your knowledge of all things Potter.
Along the way, hear about Oxford’s place in the annals of famous children’s literature, learning how books like 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland' and 'The Hobbit' were written here.
Your tour includes admission to the Bodleian, and at least two Oxford University buildings—although entrance cannot be guaranteed. Finish with a tour of Christ Church, with admission at your expense. The admission fee is charged as an extra as the college is often closed or has long lines, so the fee is not included as standard.
Your tour concludes at Christ Church, whether you explore it during the tour or not.
Itinerary
This dramatic site is not only one of the oldest parts of the University, but it was also used in various scenes when filming of Harry Potter was taking place in Oxford. Instantly recognisable as a Harry Potter site, with one of the best examples of medieval architecture in England
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Dating back to 1379, not only an incredibly important college at Oxford University but also one of the most important Harry Potter filming sites. With it's instantly recognisable quad and large gothic bell tower, this site is a great chance to explore inside an Oxford College, but also as a site which was not subject to too much CGI, it's also a great place to get a Harry Potter photo!
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Not only was this inspiration for the Hall of Hogwarts, but it's large spiral staircase would feature as one of the first scenes in Harry Potter. The tour will cover its connection with the filming, along with Alices Adventures in Wonderland. The College itself is subject to unpredictable openings, but the tour will end here - so should you wish to independently arrange entry 2 hours after the start of the tour, you can then pop inside when the tour end.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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