London: Harry Potter Film Locations Sightseeing Bus Tour
Charing Cross, London
Travel aboard the MagicBus to see the main Harry Potter filming locations in London. With stops for pictures opportunities, props and an interactive quiz, let's see what kind of wizard you are!
Harry Potter Filming Locations Bus Tour in London
This two-hour guided bus tour explores key Harry Potter filming locations across central London, ideal for fans and film location enthusiasts.
Tour Highlights
- 2-hour guided bus tour of Harry Potter filming locations
- Unique London sightseeing experience focused on film sites
- Interactive Harry Potter film quiz onboard
- Cross Lambeth Bridge, where the Knight Bus appeared
- Photo stops and guided mini walking tours along the route
Description
This tour covers iconic Harry Potter filming sites, including Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Diagon Alley, and Lambeth Bridge. You will stop for photos at locations like the Leaky Cauldron, Great Scotland Yard, and Horse Guards Parade. The journey is aboard a purple 1960s Routemaster bus, reminiscent of the “Knight Bus” from Prisoner of Azkaban.
The guided circuit starts and ends at Embankment near the River Thames. Along the route, you will see:
- River Thames
- Gringotts Wizarding Bank
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley entrance)
- Tower of London & Tower Bridge
- Millennium Bridge
- Borough Market (Leaky Cauldron)
- The London Eye
- Westminster Station & Big Ben
- Lambeth Bridge
- Great Scotland Yard
- Piccadilly Circus
- Trafalgar Square
- Sherlock Holmes’ Pub
This is a factual film locations tour and is not affiliated with Warner Bros, J.K. Rowling, or the Harry Potter publishers.
Includes
- Live tour guide
- Bus tour of London's Harry Potter landmarks
- Transportation on a vintage Routemaster bus
- Choice of Hogwarts House
- Onboard Harry Potter quiz
- Magic props provided
- One complimentary Spellbound Potion drink (choose from 4 flavours)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry tickets to other attractions
Important Information
- The tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including stops at Leadenhall Market and Whitehall. Timing may vary due to traffic.
- Meeting point: Bus Stop 40B, a short walk from Embankment Station, opposite Embankment Pier on the River Thames. Nearby Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross Station. Postcode: WC2N 6PB.
- Bring a mobile phone to participate in the interactive onboard quiz.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time.