Harry Potter Walking Tour in Oxford Including New College and Bodleian Library
by Footprints Tours Limited
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This 90-minute walking tour in Oxford focuses on locations used in Harry Potter films, including a 30-minute visit inside New College, one of Oxford’s oldest colleges dating back to 1379. The tour also includes views of the Bodleian Library from outside and paid access to one of its oldest sections featured in the movies, known for its medieval architecture. Along the route, visitors stop at Blackwell's Bookshop, which holds about 250,000 volumes and features a notable Antony Gormley statue on its roof. A professional Oxford student guide leads the group, adding quizzes, props, and light-hearted jokes throughout. The tour also touches on other famous literary works linked to Oxford, such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blackwell's Bookshop
Blackwell's is a large bookshop holding around 250,000 volumes, equivalent to three miles of books. It started as a small 12-foot square store with 700 used books. Outside, the roof features a stone statue by Antony Gormley titled “Another Time II,” which is part of a series of sculptures.
10 min
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is one of Oxford’s largest libraries, consisting of multiple buildings. Visitors see the library from outside, including the Divinity School area used for the tour entrance. The library houses medieval books related to spells and wizards.
15 min
New College
New College, founded in 1379 despite its name, is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges. It features medieval cloisters and spaces used for filming several Harry Potter scenes.
30 min
Paid Entrance to Part of the Bodleian Library
This tour section includes paid entry to one of the oldest parts of the Bodleian Library complex. It was used in Harry Potter filming and is known for its medieval architecture, making it a recognizable Harry Potter site.
15 min
Meeting point
Please ensure you are there 15 minute before the tour is set to start, and you can be check-in at the Oxford Tourist Information building. If this is not open for any reason, please wait outside.
End point
The tour typically ends in the College, allowing you to spend more time exploring if you wish.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Harry Potter Walking Tour in Oxford Including New College and Bodleian Library
by Footprints Tours Limited
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£69.98Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Oxford focuses on locations used in Harry Potter films, including a 30-minute visit inside New College, one of Oxford’s oldest colleges dating back to 1379. The tour also includes views of the Bodleian Library from outside and paid access to one of its oldest sections featured in the movies, known for its medieval architecture. Along the route, visitors stop at Blackwell's Bookshop, which holds about 250,000 volumes and features a notable Antony Gormley statue on its roof. A professional Oxford student guide leads the group, adding quizzes, props, and light-hearted jokes throughout. The tour also touches on other famous literary works linked to Oxford, such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blackwell's Bookshop
Blackwell's is a large bookshop holding around 250,000 volumes, equivalent to three miles of books. It started as a small 12-foot square store with 700 used books. Outside, the roof features a stone statue by Antony Gormley titled “Another Time II,” which is part of a series of sculptures.
10 min
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is one of Oxford’s largest libraries, consisting of multiple buildings. Visitors see the library from outside, including the Divinity School area used for the tour entrance. The library houses medieval books related to spells and wizards.
15 min
New College
New College, founded in 1379 despite its name, is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges. It features medieval cloisters and spaces used for filming several Harry Potter scenes.
30 min
Paid Entrance to Part of the Bodleian Library
This tour section includes paid entry to one of the oldest parts of the Bodleian Library complex. It was used in Harry Potter filming and is known for its medieval architecture, making it a recognizable Harry Potter site.
15 min
Meeting point
Please ensure you are there 15 minute before the tour is set to start, and you can be check-in at the Oxford Tourist Information building. If this is not open for any reason, please wait outside.
End point
The tour typically ends in the College, allowing you to spend more time exploring if you wish.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.