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Oxford Walking Tour: History, Harry Potter & Live Magic
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Oxford's only walking tour with live magic by a Royal Family performer
- ⚡ Discover Oxford University, Harry Potter filming locations & hidden gems
- ⭐ 500+ five-star reviews across platforms Travellers' Choice Winner 25-26
- Led by an Oxford University alumnus with true insider knowledge
- ✨ History. Harry Potter. Live Magic. One unforgettable Oxford experience.
Activity location
- Oxford
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 13 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK | Meet the guide Directly outside 13 Broad Street (OX1 3AS), in front of Theo's Café and Heritage of Oxford. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time for check-in. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Out of respect for guests with strict schedules, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals.
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Oxford Walking Tour: History, Harry Potter & Live Magic
- 1h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- What’s Included:
- Guided walking tour of Oxford’s top landmarks with a professional Royal Family magician.
- Live magical entertainment and sleight of hand performances throughout the tour.
- Harry Potter filming locations and sights of inspiration.
- Fascinating insider stories about Oxford University’s history, architecture, and student life.
- Explore iconic sites: The Bridge of Sighs, Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre, Bodleian Library courtyard, the oldest purpose-built museum in the world, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, and the exteriors of Balliol, All Souls, and New College. Some colleges are free to go inside all information given on tour
- Discover locations tied to The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings.
- Fun, engaging experience suitable for adults and families (recommended for ages 10+).
- 10% discount at Theo’s Café ☕️—our meeting point—and at select Oxford souvenir shops ️.
- Free Oxford tourist map ️ to help you explore even more after your tour.
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Discover Why Visitors from Around the World Are Calling This the Best Tour in Oxford
Experience Oxford like never before on an award-winning walking tour combining Oxford University history, Harry Potter filming locations, hidden gems and live professional magic.
Led by an Oxford University alumnus & professional magician , this isn't just a walking tour it's an unforgettable experience. With 500+ five-star reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and , guests regularly describe it as the highlight of their visit to Oxford.
You'll Discover
⭐ Oxford University's famous colleges and traditions
⚡ Harry Potter filming locations and their real-life inspirations
The Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre and more
Hidden alleyways, secret stories and fascinating history
Amazing live close-up magic throughout the tour
Oxford's best photo opportunities
Local recommendations on the best colleges, museums, cafés, pubs and attractions
Why We Don't Go Inside the Colleges
We often get asked if we enter the University colleges.
The answer is no and that's intentional.
Oxford's colleges are mainly residential communities, and while beautiful, a visit inside usually consists of the, chapel, dining hall and student accommodation. Some colleges are free to go in and some charge a fee.
Instead of spending much of the tour inside one college, we show you more of Oxford's famous landmarks, hidden streets and Harry Potter locations, giving you a far better overall experience while keeping the tour excellent value. Afterwards, we'll happily recommend which colleges are free, which charge admission and which are the best to visit in your own time.
Why Choose This Tour?
One of Oxford's highest-rated walking tours
⭐ 500+ five-star reviews
Led by an Oxford University alumnus
The only Oxford walking tour with live professional magic
Guests from more than 60 countries
Great for couples, families, solo travellers and Harry Potter fans
Recommended Age
Recommended for ages 10+, although many younger guests have also thoroughly enjoyed the experience especially those who love Harry Potter and magic.
Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, our aim is simple: to give you an unforgettable experience you'll still be talking about long after you leave Oxford.
Location
Activity location
- Oxford
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 13 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK | Meet the guide Directly outside 13 Broad Street (OX1 3AS), in front of Theo's Café and Heritage of Oxford. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time for check-in. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Out of respect for guests with strict schedules, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals.
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom