Why choose this London tour ?
Discover locations that inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter series and learn how student life in Oxford compares to life at Hogwarts.
Venture through the ancient streets of Oxford and explore the Harry Potter filming locations with an expert guide.
Visit The Divinity School filming location (Dance School and the Infirmary). 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.
Divinity School may close on different dates, not listed below, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we replace with New College, another filming location.
Divinity School closure dates:
2024
23 to 31 Dec
2025
1, 2, 18 Jan
1, 8 Mar
16, 17, 31 May
OPTIONAL – Your train ticket allows a free stop off at Bicester Village on the return, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UK’s most popular shopping destination.
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What makes Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour a unique experience ?
The origins of Oxford University can be traced back to the 11th century, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Enjoy a walking tour of the city with your expert guide, who will bring the history and charm of this beautiful city to life by own. As you walk through the cobbled streets, you’ll see architecture from every period in English history, from early Saxon right through to the Gothic Revival.
This is the only place in the country where you’ll find buildings from every period in English history, which is what makes Oxford so unique.
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest and biggest libraries in Britain.
The library (which is actually a series of interconnected libraries dotted throughout Oxford that are collectively referred to as the Bodleian Libraries) has an impressive history – some of its buildings have been libraries since the Middle Ages.
The train ticket to Oxford we offer is also 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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum number of participants per booking is 2.
- This is an unescorted tour. (except for Harry Potter Insights Walking tour)
- Train travel is with Chiltern Railways.
- Outbound: Depart London Marylebone after 9:00am 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 (day trip)
- Full joining instructions and travel documents will be sent 7 days prior to departure (Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures)
- Direct trains run approximately every 30 minutes in each direction
- 2-hour Harry Potter Highlights walking tour in Oxford
- 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 Languages Languages: English
- Bodleian Library (Divinity School) – current known closure dates: From 23 to 31 December
- 2025 January: 1, 2 and 18 ; March: 1 and 8; May: 16, 17 and 31. 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.
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour
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Oxford by Rail Day Tour with Harry Potter Insights Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Divinity School entrance
- Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
- Free stopover at Bicester Village on the return (optional)
- 2-hour Harry Potter Highlights guided walking tour
- Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off in London
- Tour Guide (except for the 2 hour Harry Potter Highlights walking tour)
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Evan Evans Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
● Train travel is with Chiltern Railways ● This is an unescorted tour
● Outbound: Depart London Marylebone after 9:00am on any direct train to Oxford. Journey time approximately 85 minutes
● Return: Depart Oxford on any direct train back to London Marylebone anytime on the same day
● Direct trains run approximately every 30 minutes in each direction
● Full joining instructions and travel documents will be sent prior to departure (Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures)
● The Harry Potter Highlights tour is live guided in English
● 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
