Oxford by Rail with Harry Potter Highlights Walking Tour
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Moderate
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Non-guided
This rail escape takes you conveniently from London to the heart of the City of Dreaming Spires’, home to the prestigious University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. This experience includes a Harry Potter Highlights walking tour, which all Harry Potter fans will love! Follow your expert guide through iconic filming locations and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets from the beloved films.
Walk in the footsteps of Harry, Hermione, and Ron as you visit historic colleges, libraries, and magical spots that bring J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world to life. Book your Oxford by Rail trip today and relive the enchantment of Hogwarts in the heart of Oxford! If you'd rather visit the famous sets and props from the Harry Potter™ film series instead, book a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for endless wizarding memories!
- Departure Point
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London Marylebone Station
- Harry Potter Highlights Walking Tour
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For all fans of Harry Potter (especially children and their families), this is the perfect Oxford walking tour!
Venture through the ancient streets of Oxford and immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter as you explore the filming locations in Oxford with an expert guide.
Visit The Divinity School, a location in several of the Harry Potter films (do you remember the Dance School and the Infirmary?) It is the oldest teaching hall of the whole of the University of Oxford, dating back to 1427. You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle, which houses the different schools, including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.
Discover locations that inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter series and learn how student life in Oxford compares to life at Hogwarts.
- FREE OPTIONAL EXTRA - Bicester Village
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On your return, why not stop off at Bicester Village, the UK’s most popular shopping destination, for a retail therapy spot?
Open until 8:00 pm Tuesdays and Fridays and 7:00 pm on Sundays, there is time to enjoy exclusive discounts on more than 150 fashion and boutique brands before returning to London.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your train tickets and tour information will be sent to you one week before your scheduled departure date via email (or if booked within one week, then within 24 hours of booking).
- Train travel is with Chiltern Railways in standard class
- This is an unescorted tour (except for the Harry Potter Highlights walking tour which is live guided in English)
- Outbound: Depart London Marylebone after 9:00 am on any direct train to Oxford. Journey time approximately 85 minutes
- Return: Depart Oxford on any direct train back to London Marylebone on the same day
- Direct trains run approximately every 30 minutes in each direction
- Bodleian Library (Divinity School) - current known closure dates:
- 2025:
- January: 18
- March: 1 and 8
- May: 16, 17 and 31
- 2025:
- Please note that the closure dates listed above are the most up-to-date information. Divinity School may occasionally close on different dates, not listed above, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we will offer entry to New College, another Harry Potter filming location, as a replacement.
- Train ticket is valid for a free stop off at Bicester Village on the return, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UK’s most popular shopping destination
- Images © Bodleian Libraries John Cairns
PACKAGE OPTIONS
- Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Highlights Tour£115.00
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Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Highlights Tour:
- 2-hour Harry Potter Highlights walking tour
- New College entry
- Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
- Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
What's Included
2-hour Harry Potter Highlights walking tour
Divinity School entrance
Free stopover at Bicester Village on the return (optional)
Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
What's Excluded
Lunch
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tour Guide (except for the Harry Potter Highlights walking tour)
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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE |
- A refund can be made up to 7 days before the date of travel.
- Cancellations inside notice periods will be charged at 100%.
- For full terms, see Our Flexible Promise to You.