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The book or the movie? That my dear is no longer the question.

The question is:  Are you going to miss out on the best Harry Potter experience in the world?

One of the best places to explore and go on fabulous Harry Potter excursions, is certainly London in England.  Follow in the magical footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione with fabulous tours by trusted tour guides.  

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Not only will you find the Warner Bros. Studio a fabulous experience, you will also be amazed by the behind-the-scenes tour of the Harry Potter films:  The Making of Harry Potter.

You will fall in love and be overwhelmed by the different film locations like the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, Dumbledore’s office and many more…  This is a must-see / must-visit experience for all Harry Potter lovers.  The experience is beyond words…

Platform 9 ¾ - Best Instagram spot

The Hogwarts Express is a must see and you can climb aboard the train’s carriage (a recreation of some of the films most iconic scenes in the railway station, even with special effects). You simply must visit platform 9 ¾ and take the opportunity to have the best selfie or Instagram photo pushing the luggage trolley (which is half embedded in the wall) ‘through the wall’ which is clearly marked Platform 9¾ – perfect photo opportunity.

Hogwarts Platform from the Harry Potter movie
Hogwarts Express Harry Potter

The fantasy novels written by British author, J. K. Rowling still has millions of people all over the world totally hooked. Hungry for even more and more and more of these famous characters.  Re-live some of the best film scenes, while strolling through the magnificent film sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London.

The Harry Potter Shop (‘Ollivander’s wand shop’) at Platform 9¾ Kings Cross Station, London N1 9AP, United Kingdom – If you want to by a souvenir, this is the place to go. (Although be prepared that the prices might be a bit high – after all it is a Harry Potter shop where you can buy all the Hogwarts, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff merchandise ..)  Need I say more?

Leadenhall Market London Harry Potter

Leadenhall Market features Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley and the opticians in Bull’s Head Passage was the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron.

Leadenhall Market the covered market located on Gracechurch Street in London, is something you will enjoy.  It is beautiful and simply spectacular all at once.

It is also the perfect place to have lunch after a busy day of sight-seeing.

A magic-themed experience like no other

Do experiments and ‘create’ extravagant molecular cocktail potions at The Cauldron in London.  This is the perfect addition to any Harry Potter tour.  For a few hours you can pretend to be in the film … and maybe even the loved character himself.  The experience at this bar is something really awesome, as you sit down and mix “stuff” to make your own magical cocktails, complete with magic wands…

Build your own wand in The Wandmakers Workshop.
While you make your own potions, there is always a potions-master on hand to help with the process.
Address:  5d Stoke Newington Rd, Stoke Newington, London N16 8BH, UK

Where to stay

Overnight in Harry Potter Style

Visiting London on your own?  Read more:   Best Things To Do When You Are Alone in London