The Making of Harry Potter
The best Warner Bros. Studio Tour London tickets
Studio tickets with a coach or train from London, plus an Oxford combo. Here is which to book, and how to avoid sold-out dates.
See our 7 picks
The best studio tour ticket for most visitors includes the coach from central London. Ticket-and-coach packages here start from €110 and take about 7 to 8 hours, and none can be refunded.
Warner Bros. sells no tickets on the day, so book ahead. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 7 picks for the Harry Potter studio tour
Five ticket-and-coach packages, one guided tour by train and one combo with Oxford. Treat all seven as non-refundable.
- from €118 per person Our top pick
Return coach from Bedford Way
Coach from Bloomsbury
7–8 hours 4.7 (13,252) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour with transfers from Bloomsbury
Non-refundable. A return coach from Bedford Way, near Russell Square, and your studio ticket. You get at least 3.5 hours inside. There is no guide on the tour.
Best for Most visitors
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from €113 per person 7 hours 4.7 (28,303) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour with transfers from Victoria
Non-refundable. A return air-conditioned bus from Victoria Coach Station and your studio ticket. A rep meets you at the studio. Audio guides cost extra.
Best for Visitors staying near Victoria
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from €110 per person 7 h 30 min 4.7 (20,166) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour and branded bus from Victoria
Non-refundable. A double-decker studio-branded bus from Victoria, with a film on board. You get 4 hours inside. A digital guide costs £4.95 at the studio.
Best for Families who want the themed bus
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from €110 per person 7 h 30 min 4.7 (6,768) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour from King's Cross
Non-refundable. A branded bus from King's Cross and St Pancras (Stop T) and your studio ticket. Free Wi-Fi on board. A digital guide costs £5.25 at the studio.
Best for Visitors staying near King's Cross
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from €118 per person 7–9 hours 4.6 (11,308) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour with transfers on a branded bus
Non-refundable. Return transfers from central London in studio-branded buses, with your ticket. There are 3 meeting points, set by the option you pick. There is no guide.
Best for Visitors who want a choice of start
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from €143 per person 6 hours 4.7 (3,096) reviews on GetYourGuide
Exclusive guided studio tour
Non-refundable. A studio guide walks you through the sets, in a group of up to 8. You travel by train and shuttle bus from Euston, then have free time inside.
Best for Fans who want the stories behind the sets
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from €181 per person 11 hours 4.7 (5,400) reviews on GetYourGuide
Studio tour and Oxford day trip
Non-refundable. An 11-hour day by coach from Gloucester Road: 4 hours at the studio, then a 1-hour guided walk in Oxford and free time. College entry is extra.
Best for Visitors who want two sights in one day
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Harry Potter tours from London compared
| Ticket | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio tour with transfers from Bloomsbury | €118 per person | 7–8 hours | Most visitors | A simple coach-and-ticket day, with 4.7 from 13,252 reviews. |
| Studio tour with transfers from Victoria | €113 per person | 7 hours | Visitors staying near Victoria | The most-reviewed pick here, with 4.7 from 28,303 reviews. |
| Studio tour and branded bus from Victoria | €110 per person | 7 h 30 min | Families who want the themed bus | Golden Tours is the studio's preferred partner for coach packages, with 4.7 from 20,166 reviews. |
| Studio tour from King's Cross | €110 per person | 7 h 30 min | Visitors staying near King's Cross | The same studio partner from a north London start, with 4.7 from 6,768 reviews. |
| Studio tour with transfers on a branded bus | €118 per person | 7–9 hours | Visitors who want a choice of start | Three start points to choose from, with 4.6 from 11,308 reviews. |
| Exclusive guided studio tour | €143 per person | 6 hours | Fans who want the stories behind the sets | The only guided tour inside the studio here, with 4.7 from 3,096 reviews. |
| Studio tour and Oxford day trip | €181 per person | 11 hours | Visitors who want two sights in one day | The studio and Oxford in one booking, with 4.7 from 5,400 reviews. |
Studio tour with transfers from Bloomsbury
€118 per person7–8 hours 4.7 (13,252)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- A simple coach-and-ticket day, with 4.7 from 13,252 reviews.
Studio tour with transfers from Victoria
€113 per person7 hours 4.7 (28,303)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying near Victoria
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed pick here, with 4.7 from 28,303 reviews.
Studio tour and branded bus from Victoria
€110 per person7 h 30 min 4.7 (20,166)
Details
- Who it suits
- Families who want the themed bus
- Why we picked it
- Golden Tours is the studio's preferred partner for coach packages, with 4.7 from 20,166 reviews.
€110 per person7 h 30 min 4.7 (6,768)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying near King's Cross
- Why we picked it
- The same studio partner from a north London start, with 4.7 from 6,768 reviews.
Studio tour with transfers on a branded bus
€118 per person7–9 hours 4.6 (11,308)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a choice of start
- Why we picked it
- Three start points to choose from, with 4.6 from 11,308 reviews.
€143 per person6 hours 4.7 (3,096)
Details
- Who it suits
- Fans who want the stories behind the sets
- Why we picked it
- The only guided tour inside the studio here, with 4.7 from 3,096 reviews.
Studio tour and Oxford day trip
€181 per person11 hours 4.7 (5,400)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want two sights in one day
- Why we picked it
- The studio and Oxford in one booking, with 4.7 from 5,400 reviews.
- Small group: Exclusive guided studio tour, max 8.
- None of the 7 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- None of the 7 can be refunded.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
What the Making of Harry Potter tour covers
The tour takes you through the real sets, props and costumes from the eight Harry Potter films. You walk at your own pace.
The listings name the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express. The studio says the average visit lasts about three and a half hours, with no time limit inside.
You can take photos with a phone or camera in most areas. Tripods are not allowed.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: the basics
The full name is Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. It is at Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR, near Watford.
Every ticket is for a set time slot. You can enter at any time in your 30-minute slot. Arrive about 20 minutes early.
Studio tickets: with transport or ticket only
Most visitors are best off with a ticket-and-coach package. It gets you there and back with no train changes.
The studio also sells tickets on its own site. Standard prices in 2026 are £58.50 for an adult (16+) and £47.00 for a child (5–15). Under-4s go free.
In 2027, an adult ticket goes up to £61.00. Tickets are on sale until 31 December 2027.
The coach packages here start from €110. They add the ride from London to the ticket.
Back in town, the London Eye is another big ticket for families.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £58.50 |
| Child (5–15) | £47.00 |
| Family | £188 |
| Under 4 | Free |
When to book
Book as early as you can. The studio sells no tickets on the day or by phone.
Visitor numbers are capped. Once a time slot is sold out, no more visitors can be added, the studio says.
All the packages here are non-refundable. Fix your date before you pay.
Seasonal events change the visit. Hogwarts in the Snow runs from 14 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
How to get to the studio
The easiest way is a package with a coach from central London. The coaches here leave from Victoria, King's Cross, Bloomsbury and Gloucester Road.
On your own, take a train from London Euston to Watford Junction. Direct trains take about 20 minutes, and Oyster is valid.
From Watford Junction, a shuttle bus takes about 15 minutes. It runs at least every 30 minutes from 9.20am, and the ride is in your entry ticket.
Driving? The car park is free. Priority Parking costs £10 extra and must be booked ahead.
For the trains and the Tube, see our guide to getting around London.
Before you book the studio tour
Book ahead
There are no tickets on the day. Sold-out slots cannot be added.
Treat it as non-refundable
Every package here is non-refundable. Check the cancellation line before you pay.
Travel light
You and your bags are checked on arrival. Do not bring large or several bags.
Pick your start
Coaches leave from Victoria, King's Cross, Bloomsbury and Gloucester Road. Pick the one nearest your hotel; see where to stay in London.
Add Oxford
The Oxford combo fills a whole day. For more trips out of town, see day trips from London.
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