London Private Harry Potter Walking Tour 2 Hours Palace Theatre Charing Cross Road Trafalgar Square
by London With A Local
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The tour starts in front of the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, where the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is performed. Over about two hours, the walking route moves through Westminster to several locations tied to the Harry Potter stories and films. Visitors stop at the House of Spells, a themed shop offering Harry Potter merchandise. The guide then leads the group to Trafalgar Square, explaining its role in the films and noting the site of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere. Next, the walk continues along Charing Cross Road, which inspired the fictional Diagon Alley, including visits to side streets connected to J.K. Rowling’s writing. The final stop is Leicester Square, known for hosting Harry Potter film premieres. Throughout the tour, the guide provides commentary and conducts a Harry Potter quiz while participants receive a Harry Potter House Cup. The tour includes a professional guide but excludes any transportation and gratuities.
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Itinerary
Shaftesbury Avenue
The tour begins at the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, where the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is performed, continuing the story after the books.
10 min
House of Spells
The group visits House of Spells, a Harry Potter themed store in Westminster offering a variety of merchandise for purchase.
15 min
Trafalgar Square
The walk passes through Trafalgar Square, featuring Nelson's Column and fountains. The guide points out its appearances in the films and notes it was the location for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere.
15 min
Charing Cross Road
The tour walks along Charing Cross Road, the real-world inspiration for Diagon Alley, including stops at side streets that influenced J.K. Rowling's writing.
25 min
Leicester Square
The final stop is Leicester Square, a lively area known for hosting the cast and crowds at Harry Potter film premieres.
10 min
Meeting point
The guide will be holding a red umbrella, standing in front of the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue Google maps link - https://goo.gl/maps/vYevCSbGGw4Qwn78A
End point
The tour finishes near Embankment Station
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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