Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

• From Victoria - Evan Evans Office for 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm departures.
• From Paddington – Platform 1, Paddington Train station for 1:20pm departure
• From Marble Arch - London Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle for 2:50pm departure (until 31st March 2026) and 2:30pm departure (from 1st April 2026)

Dive into Magical Mischief and discover the filmmaking trickery used to create the magical mishaps in the Harry Potter film series, with a chance to experience O.W.L exams under Professor Umbridge's eye in the iconic Great Hall - including swinging pendulum and paper firing exam desks! Plus, encounter Fred & George Weasley's pranks throughout, visit the Weasleys’ Wizarding Wheezes on Diagon Alley and have a go at making your very own origami howler.

You won’t need a Time-Turner to re-visit where the magic of Harry Potter began this summer - celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with a brand-new feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London!

From original props, like the Golden Snitch, to authentic sets, such as the Hogwarts Express, embark on a magical journey through the Studio Tour and re-live iconic moments from the very first film. The magic starts as soon as you enter the authentic Great Hall set. Discover Gryffindor house banners and a flurry of floating hats suspended from the ceiling above the long tables, celebrating the moment when Gryffindor wins the House Cup during the first-year End of Term Feast.

Stop by the Backlot Stage, midway through the Studio Tour, for a brand-new show, the Secrets of Sound Effects. Experience the art of Foley during this new audiovisual experience, exploring how sound effects help bring the magic to life on-screen.

At the demonstration stage, you’ll also be able to uncover how flying lessons and Quidditch matches were filmed. The original Quidditch polearm rig will be showcased, whilst sharing some behind-the-scenes insights about the techniques used that set the standard for flying scenes throughout the film series.

Experience how the challenges that Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger had to face were brought to life. During the First Year at Hogwarts feature, the Studio Tour will house the paw mould of Hagrid’s three-headed dog, Fluffy. Restored by some of the original Creature Effects Team, the paw mould will be seen alongside the original self-playing harp that lulled the dog to sleep.

Game of Wizard Chess anyone? One of the most iconic scenes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be brought to life at the Studio Tour, with a brand-new photo opportunity. This new display will feature moving chess pieces as well as the original Knight that Ron sacrifices himself on.

Great Hall
Discover the spectacular Great Hall into the dining room, where the Sorting Hat famously sorted Hogwarts students into their houses. The two huge centrepiece tables are set for dinner, and costumes of students from each Hogwarts house can be seen dotted around the room.

The Forbidden Forest
Come face-to-face with the Acromantula, Aragog, in The Forbidden Forest - the filming location of some of the scariest scenes from the film series.

Platform 9¾
Stop for a photo with the Hogwarts Express™, the famous locomotive that transported hundreds of students Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry™. 

Diagon Alley
Explore the cobblestoned alley and shopping area located behind the Leaky Cauldron pub. This iconic street is home to Gringotts Wizarding Bank™, Mr Mulpepper’s Apothecary and Ollivanders wand shop, where Harry’s wand famously chose him.

Discover the enchanting world of Harry Potter as you embark on a behind-the-scenes journey to explore the meticulously crafted wardrobes of your beloved characters. Marvel at the iconic Quidditch™ robes donned by Harry Potter and the Gryffindor™ team, each thread woven with the spirit of competition and camaraderie.

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Yule Ball as you behold magnificent dresses fit for royalty and the elegant uniforms of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, each garment a testament to the artistry and imagination that brought J.K. Rowling's beloved saga to life on the silver screen.

Peer into the Potions classroom, adorned with over 950 potion jars brimming with unique props, from baked animal bones to shrunken heads, lining the walls like relics of ancient magic.

Venture further into the enchantment as you step inside Professor Dumbledore’s office, where the Memory Cabinet stands as a testament to the power of remembrance. Here, catch a fleeting glimpse of the Pensieve, a magical vessel that allows one to peer into the depths of memories past, just as Harry Potter did on his journey of self-discovery.

Famously run by Goblins, Gringotts Wizarding Bank™ is the only bank in the wizarding world. Discover the grand banking hall, adorned with three magnificent crystal chandeliers and lined by towering marble pillars finished with real brass leaves.

You can see the costumes and prosthetics belonging to Bogrod, Griphook, and many other goblin bankers and tellers. Their desks are furnished with inkwells, quills, ledgers, and piles of Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts.

Once through the banking hall of Gringotts, you will enter the depths of the Lestrange vault, which was used to store Bellatrix Lestrange's treasures, including the Sword of Gryffindor and Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup, one of Voldemort’s many Horcruxes. During filming, 38,000 pieces of rubberised treasure, including 7,014 Hufflepuff Cups, were created for the Lestrange vault.

Don't miss the unique photo opportunity inside the Lestrange vault, where the treasures of Gringotts Bank will surround you.

London Victoria Train Station - Your Tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.

From 1st September 2025, the 1:20 pm departure from London Paddingtion Station will return to London Paddington Station at approximately 7:40 pm.