Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
London, United Kingdom
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter™film series with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Enjoy round-trip transport from central London to the Harry Potter film studio to enter the magical world of Harry and his friends. You'll see how the movies were created as you tour the real movie sets, admire the costumes and props, and learn about the special effects and animatronics used to create the films' stunning visuals. Explore the Great Hall, pose next to the original ‘Hogwarts Express,’ set foot down Diagon Alley and more.
Board a double-decker bus in central London and drive 17 miles (27 km) northwest to the English borough of Hertfordshire. Arrive in the town of Watford, home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where you'll witness the legendary Harry Potter film series come to life.
Set off independently to explore the real sets used in these iconic movies. Imagine walking side-by-side with Harry, Ron and Hermione as you explore the Great Hall, view Dumbledore's office and stroll down Diagon Alley, featuring the storefronts of Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and Blotts, the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium.
Admire the costumes and props used by Harry and his counterparts, and learn about the special effects and makeup that brought magical characters such as Dobby and the Death Eaters to life. Remember to bring your camera — there are exciting photo opportunities around every corner.
Cap your visit at Platform 9 ¾, where you can get a glimpse into how some the film’s most iconic scenes were created. Pose with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall, and get up close to the original Hogwarts Express steam engine. Marvel as steam billows from the 78-year-old engine and admire the platform’s glass roof, yellow brick walls and luggage racks.
On your drive back to London, sit back and reminisce on your fantastic day in the magical world of Harry Potter.
The tour is a drive but you get to watch a Harry Potter movie in the bus. If you love Harry Potter you will love this tour.
Review by: Pepper, May 2018
Got there as it opened, and it was perfect. There's just the opening crowd and no one was lingering from a earlier groups.
Review by: Poppy B, May 2018
The studio was amazing, only wish the tour were a little longer!
Review by: amypai, April 2018
Definitely a must do for hardcore Harry Potter fans!
Review by: Dan B, April 2018
This tour is a must if visiting the greater London area. Best to leave early and avoid the crowds. The tour includes coach transportation to/from the studio with ticket entrance. We did a self-guided tour and had time left for a snack in between the two parts of the studio. A great half-day trip!
Review by: Robert B, March 2018
Loved it. Would have liked more interactive actual scenes instead of just props. Kids loved seeing all original props.
Review by: Mel, March 2018
If you're a Harry Potter fanatic - this is a treasure trove of one of a kind set pieces, costumes and prosthetics...!
Review by: Kris B, March 2018
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Cynthia S, March 2018
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Vanessa G, March 2018
Amazing experience!
Review by: john t, February 2018
Absolutely brilliant!! Had a great day and will definately go back._br/_ Well organised -staff very helpful._br/_ Have you thought about Harry Potter themed hotel???
Review by: trang.nguyen, February 2018
Enough good tour
Review by: Rihanna Haryant M, February 2018
A must for all Harry Potter fans out there!
Review by: Deann H, February 2018
This is a fun tour for any Harry Potter fan. Allow plenty of time to get to the pick up location as it could take awhile depending on where your hotel is located. The bus ride showed one of the films while we were driving to and from the studios. There are two studio buildings to explore. I wish I had spent more time in the first building as it was bigger than the second. You also have the opportunity to buy food after the first building or at the entrance.
Review by: lkarpesq, February 2018
It was the highlight of our trip. If you're a Harry Potter fan, there's so much to see. My only criticism is that I wish we had a few more hours to spend there.
Review by: doc.awaissaeed, January 2018
SUPERB!
Review by: Shannan W, January 2018
Tour itself is amazing and would highly recommend to all Harry Potter fans and also those who dont even know much about Harry Potter like myself. My son is a huge Potter fan and absolutely loved the tour. Low rating though because rather than having buses return on a schedule with a first in, first served basis you have to wait for a fixed time to take the returning bus which is actually considerable amount of time. We took our time looking through the whole tour and still finished it with over an hour to spare there was a bout 4 groups of us who finished early at around te same time and had to wait in the cold outside.
Review by: Denise N, January 2018
The studio tour was amazing. Being a huge Harry Potter fan, this was so much fun. And so helpful that there was transportation to and from central London.
Review by: valeriemumford94, January 2018
The journey there and back would've been much more enjoyable had we not had the film running on both journeys ._br/_ The actual time at the studio was amazing, but my 14yr old did not enjoy being made to succumb to the film on the bus.
Review by: jdengu, January 2018
Was alot of fun ... well worth doing!
Review by: Kylie L, December 2017
This made my life. I can not describe how amazing this tour was. so many amazing things and facts that i did not know about. I love Harry Potter and I am so glad i got to do this.
Review by: Kirsten N, December 2017
Great trip to HP Studios. Easy to find Golden Tours at the station plus it was actually quite nice to watch a HP movie on the bus.
Review by: Keith, December 2017
This was a incredible tour, would like to see them offer a more time, as it was barely enough time to see the studio and the gift shop. Definatelyva must for a Potterhead such as myself.
Review by: Colin E, December 2017
Top notch. A brilliant experience. Highly recommended.
Review by: Donna L, December 2017
Lets don't muddy the waters....this is a transportation tour. There was no guide on the bus that got on a microphone and engaged the group with Harry Potter facts, trivia or anything. This is a 100 book transportation to the studios and then take you home. Now...the Warner Bros Studio is amazing. As a Harry Potter fan, I could have stayed there ALL DAY. But as far as calling this a tour, it's misleading and there is absolutely no interaction with the group on the bus.
Review by: NADIA R P, December 2017
Loved it!
Review by: Maura F, December 2017
Great tour. We had a good amount of time at the studio, although I could've used another 30 min to make it perfect. It's strictly just transportation to and from the studio + tickets, and you get to watch the first Harry Potter film on the bus. Bus was a little hard to find at departure location.
Review by: Tracie S, November 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Florencia C, November 2017
It was perfect. I LOVED EVERY DETAIL
Review by: lisa c, November 2017
Excellent
Review by: Dana H, October 2017
Loved Every second of it!!!
Review by: brennmi, October 2017
A great days fun !!
Review by: Terri C, October 2017
This is an amazing tour and I highly recommend it. I'm a HUGE Harry Potter fan, but my mom is not and we both enjoyed it a lot.
Review by: thehebrewhoya, October 2017
Mediocre. Disorganized boarding process. Only 3 hours at the studio. All you're paying for is a bus ride and entry ticket... would probably be cheaper to do it on your own.
Review by: airecel.brady, October 2017
My cousin and I went on this tour and absolutely loved it!!
Review by: bnizzle, October 2017
Absolutely a must do for any HP fan- seeing so many movie props and sets is truly fantastic! Try to pace yourself because there is so much to see and the audio tour is great. One of my favorite things I did in London.
Review by: Ralph E, October 2017
Fantastic!
Review by: mareeholton, October 2017
Wow cant say enough about this place. Wish we had more time. Felt a bit rushed especially for a fan who wanted to take the time to look at everything. But so cool to see the props etc.
Review by: Christian L, September 2017
Awesome experience and worth every penny. Highly recommend for all HP enthusiasts
Review by: marcus b, September 2017
A must for true Potter fans. Blows away what Universal Studios offer. Plan on spending the whole day. The question is not what they have but what don’t they have. Even have a board up with picture of all animals ever in the movies
Review by: Ethan B, September 2017
Highlight of our entire Europe trip! This was phenomenal!! So good!
Review by: James H, September 2017
Taking the dedicated bus from London to the studio is very convenient. Great tour!
Review by: nrhodes, September 2017
For some reason the GPS on our phones couldn't find the meeting point for this tour and consequently, we were late and missed the bus by 2 minutes. We were able to get in the next bus, however it was late by 20 mins. Once we were on the bus, we were on our way and over an hour later, we were dropped off at the front door of the studio. We had a great time looking at all the costumes, props and everything Harry Potter.
Review by: Yehidaah S, September 2017
It was indeed awesome to walk in the footsteps of harry potter! Do not forget to get a mug of butter beer. Wish we had a bit more time here to explore the magic world of harry potter
Review by: Kiara M, August 2017
Amazing tour! This is a must for any Harry Potter fan!
Review by: Susan H, August 2017
Even as a fairly casual Harry Potter fan, this tour was a lot of fun: the sets are amazing, more detailed than I'd ever imagined. If you loved or even liked the movies, you'll love the tour.
Review by: tonya, August 2017
Bus ride was fine, it was equipped with tv's playing Harry Potter movies so got us in the mood. The studios were full of scenery and props from the movies. I think I enjoyed as much as the kids!
Review by: renee m g, August 2017
Wonderful experience. I am giving it four stars because we needed much more time to spend at Warner Bros. than we were given and it was open for a few more hours. This is a self-guided tour for everyone so don't expect to be given the tour by a tour guide. and one that every Harry Potter fan needs to experience. My 18 year old who is a BIG Harry Potter fan LOVED it! Do not purchase the Butter Bear if you are expecting it to taste like the Butter Bear in Orlando. They are not similar at all except for the color.
Review by: Karen F, August 2017
Awesome
Review by: Orlando M, July 2017
Great experience! Awesome, will never forget. Thank you.
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