★★★★★ 4.9/5 (6,000+ reviews) · Fully insured · Free teacher places

Harry Potter Walking Tours for Schools

A memorable, screen-free day in London that brings literature, history and drama to life — led by professional actor-guides, and built around your class.

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Fully insured · Free teacher places · Discounted pupil rates

Curriculum-linked Actor-led & screen-free £2m public liability cover

Swap the classroom for the streets that inspired one of the best-loved stories in the world. Our actor-led walking tour takes pupils through the real London film locations, weaving in the city's history, architecture and a good dose of theatrical storytelling.

It's the kind of day trip students actually remember — and talk about all term.

Why Schools Choose Us

Genuinely educational — and genuinely fun

Curriculum-friendly

Links to English literature, drama and history — tracing London's storytelling heritage from Shakespeare and Dickens through to J.K. Rowling — for all ages from upper primary to university.

Led by actor-guides

Professional performers who know how to hold a class's attention — and get them off their phones.

Fully insured & prepared

We carry £2 million of public liability insurance, and can share our risk assessment and cover details on request to support your trip planning.

Small, supervised groups

Larger years split into small groups, each with its own guide, so every pupil stays engaged and accounted for.

Flexible dates & times

Term-time weekdays, early starts, coach-friendly timings — we'll fit around your timetable.

Free teacher places & group rates

Accompanying staff go free, with discounted rates for pupils — day trips that work for the budget.

A Tour for Muggles actor-guide performs a scene for a group inside historic Leadenhall Market

What Students Take Away

  • A real sense of the London behind the books and films
  • How London's literary giants — Shakespeare, Dickens and J.K. Rowling — connect across the centuries
  • Centuries of city history hidden in plain sight
  • A live demonstration of storytelling and performance
  • A shared experience that sparks writing, drama and discussion back in class

Great for Every Year Group

From upper primary to university

Upper primary (KS2) Secondary (KS3–KS4) Sixth form & college Universities Drama & literature groups International school trips Youth & scout groups Home-education groups

The Practical Details

Everything you need for your trip planning

Duration
Around 2 hours, 2.4 miles at a gentle pace
Route
Leadenhall Market to Borough Market (step-free)
Group size
Split into small groups, each with its own guide
When
Flexible — term-time weekdays & early starts welcome
Cost
From £300 minimum; free teacher places
Paperwork
£2m public liability; risk assessment on request

School Rates & Value

Clear, budget-friendly pricing for the 2026 school year

11–20 studentsMinimum charge £300 (£250 + VAT) £19 / student(£15.83 + VAT)
21–40 studentsPer student £18 / student(£15.00 + VAT)
41+ studentsPer student £17 / student(£14.17 + VAT)
Free teacher placesAccompanying staff go free 1 free per 10 students
Groups of 30+Run as two small groups, 10 minutes apart 2nd guide included free
Add King's CrossThe famous Platform 9¾ photo stop +£3 / student(£2.50 + VAT)

One invoice, no deposit, and 30-day payment terms for schools. A minimum charge of £300 applies; from there, the bigger the group the lower the per-student rate. Fully insured with £2m public liability cover, and we share our written risk assessment on request.

What will your trip cost?

Slide to your class size for an instant estimate — including the teacher places that come free.

Estimated total £540 (£450.00 + VAT)
  • £18 per student
  • 3 free teacher places
  • ~£87 of extra value vs our standard rates

We'll confirm a formal quote for your exact group. One teacher place is free for every 10 students.

Enquire About School Visits

Booking a School Visit

Three simple steps

1

Enquire

Send us an e-owl with your year group, rough numbers and some possible dates.

2

We confirm & prepare

We'll confirm your rate and guides, along with everything you need to plan the trip.

3

Bring your class

Meet your guides in central London for an unforgettable, magical day out.

School Trip Questions

For the teacher doing the planning

What Teachers & Families Say

Rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor, Google, Viator & Yelp

★★★★★
Our guide was a great storyteller — amazing at keeping the kids engaged, and the adults were hanging on his every word, too!
Stuart T. · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Very informative, funny and entertaining. My daughter and I really loved seeing the film photos and comparing them to the real locations.
Malena M. · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
An excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Our kids were engaged and loved the connections she made between Harry Potter and London.
Christine P. · Tripadvisor

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Planning a School Trip to London?

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