The Magic of Harry Potter Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London
At a glance
The Magic of Harry Potter Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Pinocchio Tours | Guided Tours for Kids and Families. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $282.96 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private tour, Professional art historian guide, Professional kid-friendly guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–9 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–5 · Child 6–17 · Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private Tour
from $87.14
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 10:00, 14:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Become a Harry Potter character with the magical experience of this private guided walking tour though some of the movie's most significant places!
On this tour you will visit some of the most iconic locations where the movie was filmed and at the same time you will discover the beauty and magic of London! Using London public transport you will see: Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market), the Leaky Cauldron, the Ministry of Magic (Scotland Place), and Platform 9¾.
The whole family will have a lot of fun!
NOTE: As you will use public transport (metro or bus) please make sure you have your Oyster card or travel card with you.
What's included
What's included
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional kid-friendly guide
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Visit to Warner Bros Studios
- Public Transport tickets/ cards
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Pinocchio tours
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Stop 2 · 20m
Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, whichever fits in best with your plans, and meet your child-friendly guide and Harry Potter expert in Piccadilly Circus next to the statue of Eros. This amazing journey of discovery will begin here, and will include some of the best known Harry Potter film locations.
This walking tour lasts for approximately 3 hours, and it constitutes a wonderful opportunity for families with children to see some of the most iconic buildings, streets and districts from which J.K. Rowling drew here inspiration, and which were included in the Harry Potter films. -
Stop 3 · 20m
Leicester Square is a famous pedestrianised square in London's West End and is famous for its theatres, eateries, nightclubs, bars and shops. There is always something going on in the square, but if all you feel like doing is relaxing after some extensive sightseeing, there is a garden area in the middle where you can take the weight off your feet under the watchful eyes of statues of William Shakespeare, Hogarth and Charlie Chaplin. Leicester Square is also home to one of the most celebrated and recognisable cinemas in the world, the Odeon, which has been the venue for the premieres of all the Harry Potter films.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Trafalgar Square is situated in the City of Westminster in the heart of London. Its name is a commemoration of Lord Nelson's victory for Britain at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and it's one of London's iconic locations. Thanks to your kid-friendly guide, you will learn all about the most celebrated attractions in the square, including the National Gallery, Nelson's Column and the Trafalgar Square lions, as well as the fountains and statues. In the Harry Potter story, a small group of Death Eaters magically appear across Trafalgar Square on their way to Diagon Alley, where they kidnap Garrick Ollivander.
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Stop 5 · 20m
Leadenhall Market in the City of London was the location for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It is a beautiful Victorian covered market with an elaborately decorated roof, and it provided the film with the wizard-world shopping street. Hagrid and Harry take a stroll through the market before entering the Leaky Cauldron Pub through a blue door. Maybe you'll be able to spot it? Your guide, a Harry Potter enthusiast and expert in leading tours for families with kids, will use a range of stories and anecdotes to keep you and your children happy and entertained.
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Stop 6 · 20m
London's public transport will take you to King's Cross Station, which is where students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry catch the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express leaves from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station, and there is a secret entrance to the magical platform at the railing separating platforms 9 and 10! You will have the opportunity to visit some shops selling unique Potter-related items and souvenirs, and you and your family will be entertained by your guide who will expertly enhance the tour with visual aids, fun games and Harry Potter trivia along the way. You simply cannot finish this tour without having a photo taken as you push the luggage trolley embedded in the wall!That will be the end of the tour, but from here you can start your own magical journey with your imagination your only limit!
Meeting point
The meeting point is in Piccadilly Circus, right outside the Criterion Theatre (next to the Lillywhites shop) in front of the Eros statue. The guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
Note: as you will use public transport, please make sure you have your Oyster cards with you.
Traveller ratings
4.1
8 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 6
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 1
- 1 ★ 1
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- NOTE: As you will use public transport (metro or bus) please make sure you have your Oyster card or travel card with you.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Magic of Harry Potter Private Guided Tour for Kids and Families in London take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $282.96 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private tour; Professional art historian guide; Professional kid-friendly guide.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is in Piccadilly Circus, right outside the Criterion Theatre (next to the Lillywhites shop) in front of the Eros statue. The guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name. Note: as you will use public transport, please make sure you have your Oyster…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
