Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

4.7 (363 reviews) Oxford, England
Duration1h 30m - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. Join tour to find out why we have over 1,000 reviews recommending this tour online!

Calling all fans of the world’s favourite wizard, this Oxford walking tour takes you to recognizable locations of the Harry Potter films. During this family-friendly tour, see the grand buildings of Oxford University and see inside the Divinity School—which featured as the infirmary & classroom space in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Learn of other literary legends that attended Oxford University.

Tour includes entry worth £3 per person inside the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Tour lasts average 90-120 minutes.

Notice: on dates when Divinity school is closed - see closures notices under What's not Included section- we instead visit New college.

What's included

  • On any dates when Divinity school closed, we'll offer entry inside New college but at extra £10 cost
  • See inside the Divinity school film site at Bodleian library + see many super sights from outside
  • Please see the section titled 'Additional Information' or 'Voucher Details' for info on any and all dates on which due to partial or full closures of film sites venues that are known at this time.
  • This tour does NOT include entry to Christ church- we run that as a separate tour from July 5th.
  • On dates when Divinity school closed, tour running instead to New college at extra £10 per person
  • Please see notice of 2026 Divinity school closures below...
  • October 17 + 18 +20 + 30 +31 and November 1+ 6 + 7 +13 + 14 of 2026
  • Divinity school will be closed in 2027 on the following dates below...
  • Feb 27, March 6, May 14 +15 +22 of 2027

What to expect

  1. Bodleian Library
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    See inside Divinity School film site at Bodleian Library- worth £2.50 entry fee included in your ticket.

    NB we do NOT visit inside the medieval library as it does not anyway permit private guiding inside. If you do wish to see inside Duke Humfreys library, then you can book tickets for that directly from the Bodleian website but they only permit entry to children aged 12+ or adults.
  2. Bridge of Sighs
    Pass by
    We also see and describe many stories about Oxford university and student life and we pass by and introduce most of the famous sights of Oxford during the tour eg Radcliffe Camera, University Church, Bridge of Sighs and multiple colleges of the university.
  3. Radcliffe Camera
    Pass by
    We also see and describe many stories about Oxford university and student life and we pass by and introduce most of the famous sights of Oxford during the tour eg Radcliffe Camera, University Church, Bridge of Sighs and multiple colleges of the university.
  4. Sheldonian Theatre
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    This is one of multiple famous Oxford sights or colleges which we pass by and introduce on tours
  5. New College
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We introduce stories about the making of the Goblet of Fire, filmed at New college. If you wish to visit New college after our tour ends, you can visit New college until 4.30pm. It's open every day except in winter, it's closed on Mondays.

    Notice: on any dates that Divinity school is closed, we instead replace it with entry to visit New college which is worth £8 entry fee.
  6. The Turf
    5m
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one. The alleyway to this old pub looks like Knockturn alleyway! The pub also is known as Oxford's Three Broomsticks. Indeed Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid, and his friends used to drink here, when they were filming.
  7. Balliol College
    Pass by
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
  8. Trinity College
    Pass by
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
  9. Wadham College
    Pass by
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where JK Rowling applied to study at Oxford!
  10. Exeter College
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This is Tolkien's college and it is also connected to JK Rowling too.
  11. Jesus College
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
  12. Oxford Covered Market
    5m
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We check out the Hogwarts cakes inside the market.
  13. Lincoln College
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where the writer of, 'Dr Seuss' studied.
  14. Brasenose College
    Pass by
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
  15. All Souls College
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
  16. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This church is where CS Lewis preached and we will look for Mr Tumnis outside it!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide wearing red lanyard and/or Hogwarts gown by our red sign, OUTSIDE Oxford Tourist Info centre, 15 Broad Street, OX1 3AS.

End point

Tour ends nearby on same street as we start tour on.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point.
  • REFUNDS or RESCHEDULE REQUESTS Given with at least 24 hours notice before tour starts

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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