Take a walking tour that is a must for any and all Harry Potter fans. Explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in, on this guided tour in York.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore the city of York
Visit film locations
Learn about the Harry Potter Universe

Full description

Get sorted, play quizzes and games, and experience some fantastic costumed re-enactments on this guided walking tour in York. Learn about the Harry Potter universe and history of York. See sights like Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express platform.

Set off on your journey around town, enjoying Harry Potter trivia quizzes from your guide along the way to earn points for your house. Stay engaged with an animated scoreboard, video clips of movie scenes, costume pieces, and reenactments.

Have the chance to use your spell knowledge to outwit members of other houses. Marvel at locations, such as the fictional Diagon Alley, and the platform for the Hogwarts Express. Soak in the views from the city walls.

Explore the fantastic Harry Potter shop and uncover some of York's hidden gems.

Includes

Professional guide
Games and quizzes
Learn about the city of York

Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The Cholera Burial Ground, Opposite The Principal York Hotel, Station Road, YO24 1AA

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Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather are advised.

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 107 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.1/5
Organization
3.8/5

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David (our guide) did an exceptional job with a large group. He was the perfect mix of fun and informative. There was plenty of interaction through the Hogwarts House competition and the wizard duel was good fun. A very enjoyable way of seeing York’s sights and hearing about its history with a liberal mix of Harry Potter fun facts along the way.

August 11, 2022

Had an amazing time on this with my husband. The guide Libby was amazing and made the walk so much fun. If you love Harry potter and want to know about York's history I would highly recommend doing this. The group we where in were highly competitive which made the running around York looking for certain things and dueling with sticks so much more fun. We honestly couldn't think of anything negative to say about Libby or this activity.

July 27, 2022

This was the best Harry Potter tour I’ve ever had. Libby was so amazing, helpful and engaging. she consumed lots of amazing knowledge and shared it with us very passionately. She was very friendly and kept the trivia very interesting. The duel has to be one of the best parts of this tour. It was so fun!!! It’s amazing how Libby handled our big group with such professionalism and she was very friendly. Best tour guide ever!!! Thankyou Libby for today. I loved it Also SLYTHERIN FOR THE WIN as always.

July 26, 2022

York: A Harry Potter-Themed Guided Tour of York

York: A Harry Potter-Themed Guided Tour of York

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