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15 Film and Literary Walking Tours Worth Flying For

26 walks  ·  from $18 a head

The alley from the book, the doorway from the shot. The 15 below run wizarding London, Dubrovnik’s throne rooms and a good deal of Dickens, priced and clear on how much is location and how much is context.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market and the South Bank Sights
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

1.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Join guides such as Eva, Louis, Murray, and Nic for a 2.5-hour Harry Potter walk from Southwark to Soho. Sort into a Hogwarts House, compete in quizzes, match film clips to London locations, and choose a Thames boat trip or Underground route.

“Was a really nice tour featuring actual filming locations and inspirational ones. Marvin made ist für and interaktive. Would recommend”

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the William Chambers Monument
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

2.Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,944 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live guide such as Kieran, Jenny, Robbie, or Nadine. Expect Rowling-related stories, a Hogwarts sorting, house points, a Harry Potter quiz, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh history. No Harry Potter film locations are included.

“The tour was great Josh was so knowledgeable and fun it was such a great group”

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Dubrovnik: The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option - Meeting at the Large Onofrio’s Fountain
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Dubrovnik: The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option

3.The Original Game of Thrones Tour & Lokrum Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,064 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26

Walk through Dubrovnik with an English-speaking guide such as Tihomir, Jelena, or Eddie, seeing King’s Landing filming sites and scene photos. Choose the two-hour Old Town route or add Lokrum Island, Qarth locations, the official Iron Throne, and free time by the sea.

“Karmen was an excellent guide . So knowledgeable and patient with everyone. Gave us lots of photo opportunities and took photos for us . Would definitely recommend this tour .”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market and the Leaky Cauldron
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

4.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Top rated

Follow actor-guides such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market, visiting Harry Potter filming sites, London landmarks, and book inspirations. Expect a brisk two-hour walk, quizzes, movie facts, and a small group of up to 20 people.

“Tour guide was great. Funny and Entertaining. Lots of tidbits and factoids about JK Rowling and other interesting non Harry Potter information.”

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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free) - Cecil Court and Goodwin’s Court bring the old London mood
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London: Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

5.Harry Potter Movies Walking Tour (Kids Go Free)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,071 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Join guides such as Sam, Oliver, Rob, or Will for a three-hour Harry Potter walk from King’s Cross to London Bridge. You’ll visit filming spots, Potter shops, Westminster, Leicester Square, Borough Market, and more. Kids under 16 go free, but bring good shoes and money for two Tube rides.

“Sam was an excellent guide! Our tour was absolutely wonderful, very interesting and the time flew by so quickly. He happily answered all of our questions, was very helpful, and even shared extra information about the city. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour - Meeting at Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour

6.Game of Thrones Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,732 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Follow a licensed local guide through Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations, from Pile Gate and Lovrjenac Fortress to the Walk of Shame steps. Guides such as Branko, Alex, and Mara use scene photos and filming stories to connect King’s Landing with the real city. Allow two hours, plus €15 for the fortress unless your city walls ticket covers it.

“We did the game of thrones tour with Branko and he was amazing! He was full of great facts, both GOT related as well as other historical Croatian facts. He was also hilarious and make the tour quite fun. We had a wonderful time!”

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour - Starting on the Royal Mile at 130 High Street
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

7.Harry Potter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide and connect its streets, graveyard, school, cafés, and The Balmoral with Harry Potter. Guides such as Sarah, Kristel, Ryan, and Australian David bring the stories to life, while quizzes and Edinburgh history keep the tour engaging for fans and newcomers.

“Exceptional! Sarah was fantastic. We learned a ton about Edinburgh and Harry Potter. We saw lots of sights and had a great time. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German - Starting at Southwark View Point
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London: Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

8.Harry Potter Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,505 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $20

Join guides such as Jonas, Sarah, Eva, or Anna for a 2.5-hour German-led Harry Potter walk through London. Sort into a Hogwarts House, tackle quizzes, find Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron, and choose the Underground or a short Thames boat ride.

“Unser Guide Sarah war großartig. Sie hat uns in die Hogwarts Hauser eingeteilt und hat immer wieder Fragen zu Harry Potter gestellt. Es war wirklich super informativ und unterhaltsam.”

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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College - Inside the Divinity School, Hogwarts infirmary
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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

9.Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $40

Walk through Oxford with a student guide such as Valentine, Sue, Ginny, or Amy, visiting New College and the Bodleian Library’s Divinity School. Expect film trivia, Oxford stories, and a Hogwarts-themed quiz. The standard walk lasts about 90 minutes, though entry times can extend it.

“We had a wonderful Harry Potter tour in Oxford with Valentine! She kept it exciting with a great mix of Oxford history, Harry Potter stories, and fun quiz questions. One location was closed that day, but the rest of the tour more than made up for it. Valentine was so friendly and full of energy – we’d definitely recommend it!”

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York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the old burial ground
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York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

10.York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,231 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Join a live guide such as Ellie, Aaliyah, Molly, or Libby for a two-hour Harry Potter walk through York. Expect house sorting, quizzes, spells, costumes, movie clips, York history, city-wall views, the Shambles, and wizarding shops. It suits families, mixed-age groups, and casual fans.

“The lady was very friendly and full of knowledge - the kids loved her, thank you for making our day in York fabulous!”

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Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour - Meeting at Pile Gate
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Dubrovnik: Game of Thrones Walking Tour

11.Game of Thrones Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 981 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $29

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with a licensed Game of Thrones guide such as Branko or Alex. Use scene photos to match locations from the show, enter Lovrijenac Fortress, hear filming stories, and finish with a photo on a replica Iron Throne. The longer option adds Lokrum Island.

“A highlight of our trip to Dubrovnik! Our guide Branko was personable and very funny. We learnt so much, not only about the show but Dubrovnik as well!”

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'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik - Fort Lovrijenac: the Red Keep above the Adriatic
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‘Game of Thrones’ Walking Tour in Dubrovnik

12.‘Game of Thrones’ Walking Tour in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 945 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk through Dubrovnik’s Old Town and Fort Lovrijenac while tracing King’s Landing scenes with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes Lovrijenac and, on the 3-hour option, the city walls. Add Trsteno Arboretum for palace gardens and round-trip minibus transport.

“We had an amazing time with our tour and guide. Luckily being in march meant it was not busy and we had a private tour. Very detailed tour and very lovely lady. Definitely a must do when you visit Dubrovnik.”

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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College - Clarendon Building and Old Ideas About Magic
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Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

13.Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join an Oxford University student guide for a 90-minute walk through Harry Potter filming sites, New College cloisters, the Bodleian Library, and literary Oxford. Guides such as Valentine, Niamh, Neve, and Will mix film trivia with university history, though Divinity School entry can be limited in summer.

“It’s was really nice tour! Our tour guide was Niamh, she is an Oxford student and it was so interesting to get to know her and ask about studying in Oxford :) Also it was almost a private tour for us two because there were no other people. Wooow :) The tour was planned perfectly, we ended up in location in New College where we had time to take pics and enjoy the rest of the day. It was our first day in Oxford and it was perfect to explore and familiarise ourselves with the city Thank u so much! Highly recommended!!!”

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free - Meeting at Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

14.Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Join an English-speaking Potterhead guide for a two-hour walk from the Royal Mile through Waverley Station, Old College, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh City Chambers. Kids join free, and guides such as Paul, Benjamin, Hazel, Jackson, and Kirsty mix Harry Potter lore with Edinburgh history.

“Loved the personalized and private tour with Paul. Very knowledgeable of the area and the lore.”

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Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour with Super Saver Option - Blackwater Bay at Dubrovnik’s West Harbour
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Dubrovnik: Epic Game of Thrones Tour with Super Saver Option

15.Epic Game of Thrones Tour with Super Saver Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town with guides such as Alex, Ivo, Davor, and Darko, visiting Blackwater Bay, Lovrjenac Fortress, and Cersei’s walk of shame location. Expect filming stories, Dubrovnik context, about ten flights of stairs, and an Iron Throne photo opportunity.

“Our guide Drako (not sure if spelling) was very good, he was both informative and entertaining! I highly recommend this tour !”

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