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What do you get if you take 1500 years of history, add lashings of ancient buildings, and mix in some of the world’s most colourful characters? A city that’s ‘alive’ with ghosts – that’s what! Meet the victims of horrific punishments, visit one of the most haunted roads in England, and hear the chilling tales of phantom Fellows and spooky Scholars that haunt the city.

Discover the filming locations of the Harry Potter movies on a 90-minute guided walking tour with an Oxford University alumni and a small group. Visit sites such as the New College. Along the way, also learn about J.K. Rowling’s relationship with Oxford.

Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children’s books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.

Walk in the footsteps of two of the most famous authors from Oxford: CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Learn about the authors’ lives and works as you walk around past key sites in their lives, including Exeter College (where Tolkien studied), University Church (where Lewis preached) and the Eagle & Child Pub (where the two met weekly as part of The Inklings).

Turn your transfer from Southampton Cruise Terminal into a stress-free sightseeing experience instead of a wasted travel day. This guided journey combines transport and touring in one smooth itinerary, taking you through the Cotswolds villages of Bibury and Burford, then on to Oxford, with entry to the historic Divinity School. Enjoy comfortable transport and a traditional pub lunch along the way, arriving in London relaxed and having seen more of England than you would if traveling independently.

This is the essential tour for Harry Potter fans. Spend the afternoon discovering the sites of Oxford associated with the Harry Potter movies, including the Divinity School inside the Bodleian Library, and learn behind-the-scenes secrets about the Harry Potter actors, and J. K. Rowling. Afterwards, explore Christ Church College which inspired the Great Hall of Hogwarts, on a self-guided tour.

Explore the charming village of Blockley, the real-life backdrop for the beloved BBC series Father Brown. This 90-minute walking tour invites fans to wander through iconic filming locations, including St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which serves as Father Brown's parish. Along the way, a knowledgeable guide shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the show's production while you enjoy the picturesque streets and stunning countryside views. Ideal for Father Brown enthusiasts and lovers of British crime drama, this intimate tour provides a unique perspective on the series and its connection to Blockley's rich history. - Visit iconic filming locations featured in Father Brown - Led by a local guide with insider knowledge of the show's production - Discover Blockley's history as a former mill town during a scenic walk - Perfect for fans of Father Brown and the Cotswolds, with a leisurely pace to enjoy the surroundings

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Call the Midwife' set on this walking tour at Chatham's Historic Dockyard. Follow your guide around the dockyard and learn how it was transformed into a filming set for the famous BBC series. As an added bonus, you’ll see an exhibit featuring original costumes and props used in the show.

Discover Oxford’s little-known dark side on this spooky, evening ghost tour through the city center. Listen to gruesome tales and stories of bizarre local happenings as you comb shadowy backstreets with your costumed guide. Discover major historical sights along the way. Entertaining and imaginative, family-friendly walking ghost tours are suitable for all ages.

As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life! Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them! From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls. Learn how Oxford’s brooding architecture has inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter. As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted lane... if they're sure the poltergeist isn’t listening! Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…

Get ready to dive into Brighton's spooky side! Hear all about the city's creepy history and the residents who just can't seem to leave, even after death. From notorious murderers to royalty, the winding lanes of Brighton are packed with ghost stories that'll give you chills!

This guided ghost tour is based on real research and genuine case files, not theatrics. Explore Amersham, one of England’s most historic haunted towns, while hearing authentic stories rooted in centuries of dark history. Visit St. Mary's Church, where the last woman executed in the UK is buried, and Whielden Street, known for spooky happenings. It's an off-the-beaten-path alternative to standard sightseeing tours and perfect for travelers looking for something different.

Discover the rich literary heritage of Oxford on this private guided tour. Learn about Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien, and see many of the sites featured in Harry Potter, including the Divinity School of Bodleian Library. Afterwards, explore Christ Church College, where many Harry Potter scenes were filmed, on a self-guided audio tour, with guaranteed entry.

If you’ve been captivated by TV’s “Clarkson’s Farm”, discover the real world locations from the series on this convenient tour. You don’t need a car. As the meeting point is a station with easy access to London and Oxford, you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Visit locations including the farm shop, Clarkson’s pub, his brewery, and pretty Chadlington, where farmhand Gerald Cooper lives (and builds walls).

Immerse yourself in the world of Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway during this 2-hour walking tour in Oxford. Listen to stories about the city's most famous detectives and stop at landmarks such as Broad Street, the White Horse pub, and the Randolph Hotel.

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! From the gates of Trinity College, embark on an enchanting Harry Potter experience with your witch or wizard guide. Receive your wands, and be sorted into Hogwarts Houses, before a visit to Oxford's own Flourish & Blotts. Enter the Bodleian Library Divinity School, where Harry was visited by Dumbledore in The Philosopher’s Stone. Wander through the medieval corridors of New College (founded in 1379), following the footsteps of Hogwarts students in the films. See the oldest dining hall in Oxford, where students have been eating in gowns for almost 650 years. Stand under the tree where Draco Malfoy tried to curse Harry Potter—but ended up transfigured into a ferret! Gaze at the windows of the Restricted Section of Hogwarts, where real-life books were also chained to the shelves. Dance where Professor McGonagall taught Ron Weasley how to waltz in The Goblet of Fire. Test your knowledge in our Harry Potter quiz along the way!

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 recognizable 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.

Oxford is a city where real and fictional worlds collide in Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the real Oxford locations that inspired Jordan College, discover filming spots from The Golden Compass and BBC’s His Dark Materials adaptation, and step into scenes straight from the pages of Pullman’s novels. From ancient college quadrangles to atmospheric lanes, you’ll experience Oxford through the eyes of Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan. The tour starts at Exeter College on Broad Street, the real-world inspiration for Lyra’s Jordan College. You’ll pass through the Covered Market where Roger would buy vegetables for Jordan College kitchens. You’ll also visit the magnificent Bodleian Library where the alethiometer is kept in Lyra’s world, and pass under the photogenic Hertford Bridge where Lyra and Roger were filmed fleeing from Gyptian children. You’ll see where many scenes from the adaptations were filmed.

Step into the shadows of history and embark on an uncomfortable ghost tour as we learn about the events that have sparked the eerie and profound tales of hauntings in Oxford. This tour was researched and designed by two historians who study the history of hauntings and ghost stories, and explores how certain moments live on through oral histories. Our Haunted Oxford tour delves into the structure of stories of the supernatural, revealing the unsettling moments from the past that continue to haunt the present. This unique tour examines haunting through the echoes of gender disparities, oppression, violence, social division, and the powerful grip of memory. Tour lasts 1.5 hours and runs in all weather so please dress appropriately. Dogs welcome.

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

This cruise transfer is available when the Disney Dream is visiting Southampton. This tour is also available for customers disembarking other cruise ships when dates coincide with Disney Dream. Step aboard a luxury coach for a full day tour with entry to Warner Bros Studio, with collection at Southampton cruise terminals and drop offs in London and Heathrow. Shared Door to Door cruise transfer from Southampton Executive full day tour in a luxury touring coach Entry to Warner Bros Studio Tour included If your ship is late, we will wait You will be driven in an air conditioned touring bus for a magical day out at Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter. A truly unique attraction that allows you to experience the magic that has gone into creating the most successful film series of all time. At the end of the day the coach will take you to a London city centre or Heathrow hotel and terminals.

Learn about the making of Harry Potter at Oxford with this private walking tour. Visit filming locations in the Divinity School and the secondary film site at the Bodleian Library, with entry to another college if the Divinity School is closed. Includes entry to Christ Church College, which you can explore independently with a self-guided audio tour.

On this private Harry Potter walking tour, you completely control the itinerary: choose your magical route, select a flexible duration, and pick your favorite filming locations. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a movie-loving family, your expert guide will craft the perfect premium experience tailored to your wizarding interests. Stroll down historic cobblestone lanes, step inside real Hogwarts classrooms, and discover the local legends that inspired the wizarding world with all entry fees fully covered. Customize your experience on the day: Choose your route: Pick 4 to 5 university and film sites that interest you most. Select your duration: Enjoy a completely flexible tour pacing lasting 3 to 5 hours. Pick your perspective: Focus on film sets, literary inspirations, or medieval architecture. Please note: The exact sights visited vary based on the custom choices you select before or during your tour.