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Harry Potter tour at the Divinity school Bodleian library
Bodley's chest looks like something from Gringot's bank
Peter guiding at the Divinity school again
We get more adults than children but it's also a child friendly tour
Divinity school Bodleian library

Oxford Harry Potter Insights entry to Divinity School PUBLIC Tour

By Visit Oxford Tours
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Price is £39 per adult
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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 recognisable 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.

Activity location

  • Bodleian Library
    • Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street,
    • OX1 3BG, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 15 Broad St
    • 15 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AS, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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Public shared tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

Public tour dates: Public tour dates

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:45
Price details
£39.00 x 2 Adults£78.00
Total
Price is £78.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSee inside the Divinity school film site at Bodleian library + see many super sights from outside
  • What's includedWhat's includedPlease 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.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOn any dates when Divinity school closed, we'll offer entry inside New college but at extra £5 cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis tour does NOT include entry to Christ church- we run that as a separate tour from July 5th.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOn dates when Divinity school closed, tour running instead to New college at extra £5 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease see notice of 2024 Divinity school closures below...
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedJanuary 20, Feb 24, March 2, May 11, May 18 of 2024

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport 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
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Bodleian Library
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Bridge of Sighs (Pass by)
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.
Radcliffe Camera (Pass by)
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.
Sheldonian Theatre
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
This is one of multiple famous Oxford sights or colleges which we pass by and introduce on tours
New College
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
The Turf
  • 5m
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.
Balliol College (Pass by)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
Trinity College (Pass by)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
Wadham College (Pass by)
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!
Exeter College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Jesus College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
Oxford Covered Market
  • 5m
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.
Lincoln College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Brasenose College (Pass by)
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
All Souls College
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
We briefly introduce a range of colleges or sightseeing spots such as this one, on our route.
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBodleian Library
    • Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street,
    • OX1 3BG, Oxford, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE15 Broad St
    • 15 Broad Street
    • OX1 3AS, Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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