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Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour
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1 Hours 30 Minutes to 2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. Join tour to find out why we have over 1,000 reviews recommending this tour online!
Calling all fans of the world’s favourite wizard, this Oxford walking tour takes you to recognizable locations of the Harry Potter films. During this family-friendly tour, see the grand buildings of Oxford University and see inside the Divinity School—which featured as the infirmary & classroom space in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Learn of other literary legends that attended Oxford University.
Tour includes entry worth £3 per person inside the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Tour lasts average 90-120 minutes.
Notice: on dates when Divinity school is closed - see closures notices under What's not Included section- we instead visit New college.
What's Included
- See inside the Divinity school film site at Bodleian library + see many super sights from outside
- Please see the section titled 'Additional Information' or 'Voucher Details' for info on any and all dates on which due to partial or full closures of film sites venues that are known at this time.
- On any dates when Divinity school closed, we'll offer entry inside New college but at extra £5 cost
- This tour does NOT include entry to Christ church- we run that as a separate tour from July 5th.
- On dates when Divinity school closed, tour running instead to New college at extra £5 per person
- Please see notice of 2024 Divinity school closures below...
- July 13+23+26+27, Aug 3, Sep 27+28, Nov 8+9+16 of 2024
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
12:45 PM
What To Expect
Bodleian Library
See inside Divinity School film site at Bodleian Library- worth £2.50 entry fee included in your ticket. NB we do NOT visit inside the medieval library as it does not anyway permit private guiding inside. If you do wish to see inside Duke Humfreys library, then you can book tickets for that directly from the Bodleian website but they only permit entry to children aged 12+ or adults.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Bridge of Sighs
We also see and describe many stories about Oxford university and student life and we pass by and introduce most of the famous sights of Oxford during the tour eg Radcliffe Camera, University Church, Bridge of Sighs and multiple colleges of the university.
• Admission Ticket Free
Radcliffe Camera
We also see and describe many stories about Oxford university and student life and we pass by and introduce most of the famous sights of Oxford during the tour eg Radcliffe Camera, University Church, Bridge of Sighs and multiple colleges of the university.
• Admission Ticket Free
Sheldonian Theatre
This is one of multiple famous Oxford sights or colleges which we pass by and introduce on tours
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
New College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We introduce stories about the making of the Goblet of Fire, filmed at New college. If you wish to visit New college after our tour ends, you can visit New college until 4.30pm. It's open every day except in winter, it's closed on Mondays. Notice: on any dates that Divinity school is closed, we instead replace it with entry to visit New college which is worth £8 entry fee.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Turf
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one. The alleyway to this old pub looks like Knockturn alleyway! The pub also is known as Oxford's Three Broomsticks. Indeed Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid, and his friends used to drink here, when they were filming.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balliol College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
• Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
• Admission Ticket Free
Wadham College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where JK Rowling applied to study at Oxford!
• Admission Ticket Free
Exeter College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This is Tolkien's college and it is also connected to JK Rowling too.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Jesus College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Oxford Covered Market
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. We check out the Hogwarts cakes inside the market.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This college is where the writer of, 'Dr Seuss' studied.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Brasenose College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
• Admission Ticket Free
All Souls College
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route. This church is where CS Lewis preached and we will look for Mr Tumnis outside it!
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point.
- REFUNDS or RESCHEDULE REQUESTS Given with at least 24 hours notice before tour starts
Operated by Visit Oxford Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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