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A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated: February 16, 2022

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Fact: In my entire life, I’ve only cried once at a tourist attraction.

And judge me all you want, but this cryfest happened at a Harry Potter studio tour.

… Allow me to explain myself.

Like most children born in the 90s, much of my youth was spent daydreaming about the arrival of my Hogwart’s acceptance letter. As this dream dwindled with the hardships of adulting, I instead took comfort in carbs and magical movie marathons.

But, it didn’t take much for these childhood dreams to resurface. A trip to London was all it took to re-open the floodgates (literally).

Let me tell you: for a Harry Potter fan, there is no attraction on this Earth more overwhelming and amazing than the  Warner Bros Studio Tour London, (AKA London’s Harry Potter set tour), which brings you through the filming site for all 8 movies in the Harry Potter franchise.

In addition to sets, you’re also shown countless props, the best gift shop in the world, and even a chance to taste butter beer for yourself. Come on now, is it at all a surprise that I bawled when I got to the end?

Read onwards for important info to know about the tour, some tips to keep in mind and of course, a recap of the experience (with plenty of photos!) Be careful for this section, as spoilers are abound!

PS: Check out my full list of Harry Potter themed attractions and experiences in London for more nerdy goodness.

Basic information to know about the Harry Potter Set Tour

If you’re interested in booking the epic Warner Bros Studio Tour in London for yourself, then here are some basic must-knows.

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets Info:

I first visited this attraction in 2014 and it was a hot mess then, and has only grown in popularity in the past few years.

If this Harry Potter set tour is a must-do for you, then make sure you book your tickets WELL in advance or you risk not being able to go!

Luckily, even when tickets are sold out on the main site, there are tours you can book online that will have tickets available for sold out dates.

Sometimes, booking with a tour is worthwhile because you not only guarantee your tickets, you also get the convenience of private transport there, which is nice and much less stressful than using public transport yourself.

Here is a breakdown of different Harry Potter Studio tour options that include transport. For your convenience, I also lay out their costs and what they have to offer:

Tickets can also be purchased online from the studio itself  here.

How to Get to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London:

Despite its name, the Warner Bros Studio London is actually located in Leavesden, which is northwest of London.

While booking a tour/private transport is the easiest and most convenient way to get there, it is still quite painless to reach via public transit, as a shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction railway station.

To get to the Watford Junction station, you need to make use of London’s overground system.

Not sure about the best route to get there? Check out this handy trip planner .  The tour’s website recommends that you arrive at Watford Junction 45 minutes prior to your tour time.  

Remember to bring change, as the cost for the shuttle bus is 2 pounds each way.

NOTE : Leave a lot of leeway for you to get there. We definitely got lost a few times due to the transfers, and were stressed to the max! For a more stress-free experience, consider prebooking a tour that comes with transport. Here’s one for under $100USD.

Tips for Doing the Harry Potter Set Tour Like a Pro

Having addressed the basics, here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your visit:

1. Check on the Warner Bros Studio Tour website for special events

The studio tour often has special weeks during which there are specialized displays or demonstrations.

If you have quite some time in London, I suggest looking up when special events are happening and to plan accordingly.

I was luckily around for the beginning of Wand Week, so I got to see wandmakers do their thing and I even got to pose with some Death Eaters. Super cool!

2. Allow extra time for travel

Especially if you are new to London, trying to navigate the transit there can take time, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the studio.

That being said, do not hyperventilate if your ticketed time is fast approaching. While the reservation system does assign you a time, they won’t turn you away if you are a bit late.

3. Don’t forget to print your Warner Bros Studio Tour ticket

This will make the whole process smoother.

One girl that came with us didn’t print hers and upon arrival, she realized that her order never actually went through.

Luckily, even though they claim there is no box office at the attraction, she was able to purchase a ticket there, but do book in advance to save yourself the trouble.

4. Set yourself a budget for magical souvenirs

Trust me, when you enter the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop for the first time, you will lose all sense of self control.

You will suddenly want all these things that you would never need.

Legit wizard robe? Okay!

Replica wand? Yes please.

There are so many amazingly crafted souvenirs for sale that you will easily empty your wallet.

For budget-conscious backpackers (like me) or large families with crying children, setting a budget beforehand is a must.

5. Grab yourself a free Warner Bros Studio Tour London passport

At some point during the tour, you might notice children getting awesome embossed stamps on a Harry Potter passport.

Uh, yeah, those are actually not just for kids!

I shamelessly (and sweetly) asked a staff member for one, and they kindly obliged.

Getting the stamps is fun and having a Harry Potter passport is pretty much the best souvenir ever.

6. Be sure to check out other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK too

If you’ve made it all the way to Leavesden, you’re actually pretty close to a variety of other Harry Potter filming locations!

While this set tour is of course incredible, there are dozens of other real-life filming locations scattered around the UK that you can visit for yourself. Click here for a full list.

Harry Potter Set Tour Recap with Photos

With those tips out of the way, I’d love to show you some photos and a brief overview of the experience from my visit in 2014. Note that they have added a lot since then, but still…

WARNING: spoilers, spoilers, spoilers. 

Some would say that the best way to experience this tour is by seeing everything first hand, but if you are curious to see photos and more, feel free to scroll further.

Your magical experience begins as soon as you walk into the building. All around the lobby are canvases with various Harry Potter characters, as well as props and other cool artifacts hanging off the walls.

Even the task of waiting in line (typically the most mundane thing ever) is a joy for this tour.

The queue moves very quickly and there is plenty for you to nerd out about as you wait.

Most notably, Harry’s  cupboard under the stairs , is right next to the queuing area, ensuring that you get a perfect view of this iconic set.

You’ll notice that groups are taken in based on their spot in line, rather than their timed reservation.

This is why there is some flexibility when it comes to your arrival time.

If you’re a few minutes late, no worries, just hop in the queue and you will make it in all-the-same.  

The tour begins with a brief video introduction to the franchise, followed by a preshow featuring Rupert, Daniel and Emma themselves.

As this preshow concludes, the screen reveals the doors to the  Great Hall!  During my tour, they invited any birthday kids to come up and help open the doors.

After  seriously  wishing it was my birthday, I bitterly watched two ecstatic kids live out their childhood dreams, revealing the first stop of the tour, the amazing…

1. Great Hall!

This is the the only part of the tour where your time will be limited, as they let tour groups in every few minutes.

As such, if you want photos, be sure to snap them  quickly !

Being in this room is an unreal feeling. In addition to the long tables, cutlery and elaborate set pieces, you also get to view costumes from students in each house, and important Hogwarts faculty as well!

2. The Big Room

After your time in the Great Hall, you are brought into the  Big Room , which houses a variety of sets, props and costumes.

Here, you are given free reign to explore for yourself and gawk at all the amazing pieces the room contains!

Highlights for me were definitely the  Potions classroom  (complete with a Snape costume on display),  the Gryffindor Common Room  and  the Weasley House .

Many of the sets also have interactive buttons where you can make objects move by pressing them.

This was especially cool in the Weasley kitchen, where the touch of a button could make an iron move on its own, make vegetables chop themselves, etc. Super neat!

For those seeking a sweet photo opp, there are several green screen opportunities to ride a broom as a Quidditch player and more! I didn’t wait in line for this bit, but it definitely looked like a lot of fun! Here are some photos from the Big Room:

3. The Backlot

After perusing the Big Room, you are brought outside to the  Backlot , home to a variety of sets including Harry’s  Privet Drive home , the  Hogwarts Bridge , the  Knight Bus  and of course,  the concession stands!  

It’s at this point in the tour that you can live out your childhood fantasy of sipping a nice, cold  butterbeer.  

Be sure to explore the bridge before you purchase a butterbeer, as no food or drink is allowed on that set. 

Now, while public opinion seems to be split on the taste of butterbeer, I have to say that  I. loved. every. single. sip.  

It’s very possible that I was blinded by the magic of my surroundings, but I would argue that it’s worth a try regardless!

NOTE: If you want to purchase a souvenir cup, remember to bring a bag or something to wrap it in, as that stuff can get mighty sticky. Here’s a sample of the cool things you’ll see in the backlot!

4. Art Department, Creature Effects and Diagon Alley

When you’re ready to go back inside, countless wonders from the  creature effects & art department  await you. Here, you really get to appreciate the depth of work put into creating a whole magical world.

I was really wowed by everything.

In this area, you will see masks, wigs, models and more of your favourite magical creatures.

In this second half of the tour as well, you get to walk through Diagon Alley. The details and work in the set will absolutely blow you away. The shops look so real, you’ll be tempted to go knocking on their doors.

5. Hogwarts Castle Model

And lastly, the grand finale of the Harry Potter set tour… The model of Hogwarts!

This one here is a real showstopper.

A walkway surrounding the model allows you to view it from all angles, taking in the fine details of this wonderful school.

For many Harry Potter fans, seeing the castle like this is a dream come true. Now, if only it were real!

At the end of the tour, just before the entrance of the Harry Potter Studio Tour Shop, you will see this wonderfully beautiful quote appear on the screen:

It was at this point that  I began to bawl.  I couldn’t help it!

Everything that I loved about the series had been shown to me in the past few hours, and for that short period of time, I got to live out my dream of seeing the magical world that made my childhood.

Messy and gross, I walked into the gift shop, which was a massive treasure trove of things you never knew you wanted or needed. Wands for every character? I’ll take 100.

And there you have it,  the most magical experience ever . One day, I  will   visit the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but until then, I think this tour has given me enough happy & geeky memories to last. …. At least for the next little while.

Any more questions about visiting the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London?

 Over to you – have you ever been to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London? IF NOT, THEN WTF ARE YOU WAITING FOR? No jk, uh I meant to ask, which part would you most look forward to?!

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7 thoughts on “A Magical Guide to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London: Everything You Need to Know”

Enjoyed every bit of your blog article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

bookmarked!!, I like your blog!

thanks Jane!! 😀

Hi Christina! I’m going to be traveling alone to London this week, would the Harry Potter tour be fun for a solo traveler? Also, I was considering buying a groupon for a night tour, but the picture of you holding the butter beer appears to be outside? I guess we would be missing this part of the tour if I went at night then eh?

hi Lisa, I hope this comment isn’t too late! but YES YES YES the tour would 100% still be fun as a solo traveler (provided that you like Harry Potter haha). I didn’t realize they had a special night tour, but the butterbeer was outside in a special lot where they had lots of big props and set pieces (it’s part of the tour) so I can’t imagine they would leave it out for any reason. I have my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for this article and the pics. I always need to take a peek of the atmosphere beforehand since I’m going solo. I hope they will let me use my selfie stick inside.

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Discover the magic of filmmaking on this exciting Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, responsible for bringing the Harry Potter™ books to the silver screen. Live out every Harry Potter fan's dream and get a chance to step into iconic sets from the films like the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest, and Platform 9 ¾™, all with the convenience of return transportation on a Wifi enabled luxury coach!

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Your experience includes return transportation, saving you the trouble of planning the over 30-mile commute from London to Leavesden, where the Warner Bros. Studio is located. Once you are picked up from the tour office in Central London, your adventure will begin! The Warner Bros. Studio help people celebrate the love for the cinematic experience by throwing their doors open to the public and demonstrating how the Harry Potter books were brought to movie screens the world over so vividly. Be it the original concept artwork or the humongous model of the Hogwarts castle or the green screen you'll get to fly a broomstick in front of, the Studios' expertise in the art of making incredible movies is very clear. Throughout the tour, you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the Harry Potter universe, maintained meticulously to the last detail by the Studios, be it the costumes used by the actors or the sets the movies played out in.

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Take the bus from central London for this magical full-day tour of the Warner Brothers Studio. Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film sets to explore the enchanting props and costumes, and walk in the footsteps of your favorite characters.

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• Board the bus in central London and journey to the Warner Brothers Studio
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• Follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters down Diagon Alley

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Enjoy a wizardly adventure to the Harry Potter and Warner Brothers Studio. Board the bus in central London and journey to the home of Firebolts, chocolate frogs, and Polyjuice potions. Get up close and personal to the spell-bounding sets, the most iconic props, and the costumes worn by the trio Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Discover some of Hogwarts’s best-kept secrets, including fun insights about the special effects and animatronics. After arriving at the Studios, explore all the sets, props, and studio gift shop for 4 hours. Get your photo taken at your favorite filming locations such as the impressive Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office, and the Gryffindor common room.  Walk down the cobble-stoned Diagon Alley and picture the local witches and wizards as you pass Ollivander's, Flourish and Blotts, and Eeylops Owl Emporium. Visit Platform 9 ¾ and ride the Hogwarts Express. Explore a perfect recreation of the platform and the train itself. Relive the magic of Harry’s trips to Hogwarts by posing with a luggage trolley right before it disappears through the wall. Top off your Hogwarts Express adventure in a train-themed souvenir shop and load up on goodies inspired by your favorite Potter films. After you've had your fill of frothy Butterbeer and have tried your hand at riding a broomstick, board the bus back to London. Check out the studio shop to find some souvenirs before you head back to the world of Muggles.

• When booking this tour, please choose your "starting time" according to when you would like to board the bus from London. Entrance to the Studios will be around 2 hours later. For example, if you book for 10:00 AM, you will board the bus at 10:00 AM, enter at the studios at 12:00 PM, depart the studios at 4:30 PM and arrive back in London at 6:00 PM
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Getting to harry potter studios by public transport from london.

Where are the Harry Potter Studios?

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter is not in the centre of London, it is located just outside London at Leavesden, Watford. The nearest railway station from London is Watford Junction from where an official shuttle bus (which you pay for) runs to the Studio.

For those staying in Central London you need to allow at least an hour to get there by public transport. This page explains your train travel to Harry Potter Studio options including Oyster card, Travelcard options, peak and off-peak, and how to save 1/3 on rail tickets from Euston to Watford using GroupSave if you are a group of three or more adults.

If you are looking for answers to questions such as How long does it take to do the Harry Potter Tour in London?, or What will I see? we have a page answering these and more questions, from our experience of visiting.

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London by tour/shuttle bus

Other options are available if you do not wish to make your way to the Harry Potter studio independently. Tour options combine transport from centrally located locations in London (Victoria, Kings Cross), with entrance tickets to Warner Bros. Studio, saving you the hassle of finding your own way there.

At present there are four operators to choose from: Golden Tours, Premium Tours and Evan Evans operate regular shuttle buses daily between Central London (usually Victoria) and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. All four offer the same package of coach plus Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets .

The fourth - International Friends - offer something a bit different; a Harry Potter tour with hotel pick up.

In addition, International Friends, also offer a popular full day tour combining a visit to the Warner Bros. Studio London with a visit to Oxford covering this city's Harry Potter connections.

If you already have Warner Bros. Studio Tour London tickets we can provide you with a bus shuttle only option.

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Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle as you venture from central London to the magical  Warner Bros. Studio  for a tour that will leave you spellbound. 

If you have already purchased your entrance tickets and need a straightforward round trip journey to the studios, then book your private transfer with our drivers who are here to help. 

Following a personalized meet and greet at your desired pick up point, you can sit back, relax and avoid the hassle of muggle infested public transportation all together! 

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Central London – Watford Junction

Watford Junction Railway Station is the closest that public transport from Central London will get you to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. You will find it marked on the London Underground map in the top left.

There are various permutations you can get to Watford Junction from the London area but from Central London the fastest and simplest option are trains running from Euston Railway Station.

How long will I need to allow for travel from Euston to Watford?

There are two types of train that travel between Euston and Watford Junction. The trains that are part of the London Overground whose trains stop at every station that take around 50 minutes and the trains that belong to the national railways (Midland Railways) where Watford Junction is often the first stop and trip duration being 15-20 minutes.

Using tickets between different trains

Tickets are interchangeable between the two types of trains so you can use tickets issued by the railways or use the Oyster Cards, Travelcards and other fare payment options you use on the London Underground and buses.

This makes things very complicated choosing whether you buy train tickets from the national railways or use Oyster Cards or Travelcards like you use on the London Underground, (see the discussion below).

If you have an Oyster Card, the default transport pass in London, you can use that to pay for the fare to Watford Junction.

If you have a Travelcard it is very unlikely you have bought a Travelcard to include the Watford Junction travel zone, the majority of leisure visitors will only have a zone 1-2 Travelcard.

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Catching the Harry Potter shuttle bus leaving from Watford Junction

An official shuttle bus (electric) runs around every 20 minutes between the bus station in front of Watford Junction Railway Station to the studios, about a 15-minute journey.

There is no fee as the journey is included as part of your entry ticket.

Plan to arrive at Watford Junction 45 minutes before the time stated on your ticket and have your ticket or booking confirmation ready when boarding the shuttle bus. You will not be able to board the bus without a Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter entrance ticket.

Buses run every 30 minutes from 9.20am (with additional services available from 8.15am when the first tour is at 9am).

About train travel between central London & Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

As said in the introduction you can either buy separate train tickets for your journey between Euston and Watford Junction or you can use Oyster Cards or credit/debit cards that support contactless payment - which many people will be using for their travel within London.

Cheapest or easiest rail fare from Euston to Watford and Harry Potter Studio?

It can be complex which option is best for you. If you are comfortable with understanding the comparisons between Oyster and national rail tickets you will be able to make the right choice for your needs.

However, as we note below, the simplest option as a visitor might be to bypass Oyster and just buy simple Travelcards for an additional cost of 60p per person for a return ticket.

Free travel for kids under 11

On the London Underground, London Overground and London's red buses, kids under 11 travel free without a ticket. On the national railways only kids under 5 travel free.

With both London Overground and Midland trains of the national railways both running along the same track an exception has been made that kids under 11 can travel free on Midland trains between Euston and Watford Junction only.

Midland trains or the London overground trains - Midland trains are faster

Whilst you can use either the London overground trains or the Midland trains, the Midland trains are much faster than the London overground trains that stop at every station between Euston and Watford Junction.

You can use either railway tickets or London public transport tickets like Oyster on both trains. The key point for those travelling to Watford Junction is that you can use Oyster cards and Contactless cards on the fast Midland trains.

Using Oyster or contactless cards between Euston & Watford Junction 2024

What you need to know about using Oyster cards in London

What is a "daily cap".

The Oyster daily cap is a daily ceiling on your expenditure on fares when using an Oyster Card. If you just travel in the centre of London (zones 1-2) this maximum is £7.70 , by travelling out to Watford Junction you will increase substantially the daily cap figure.

A feature of the fare structure on the London Underground is that you can make multiple train changes and be charged for one journey. The fare is calculated from the fare zone of the departure station to the fare zone of the destination station.

Remember to swipe...

To interconnect at Euston between the London Underground and the trains to Watford Junction you have to exit the Underground system and swipe your card again when entering the railway system.

You need to make the connection between swiping out of one system at Euston and swiping your card to enter the other system within 15-30 minutes for your journey to be calculated as one fare. Otherwise you will be charged for two separate journeys.

2024 Oyster fares between Euston London and Watford Junction for Harry Potter Studio

Adult Oyster Fare one-way Euston – Watford Junction – Peak: £10.10 / Off-peak: £6.60

Adult Oyster two singles - Euston – Watford Junction – Peak: £20.20 / Off-peak: £13.20

(The peak fare only operates in the morning in the Watford to Euston direction and in the evening in the Euston to Watford direction. Peak times are 06:30 - 09:30 and 16:00 - 19:00.)

The Oyster Daily Cap Euston – Watford Junction – £20.00

The Oyster Daily Cap London Zone 1-2 Only – £7.70

Buying train tickets between Euston & Watford Junction 2024 - a simple solution

Oyster Cards generally offer the cheapest train fares when in London, however as Watford Junction is on the farthest edge of London for Oyster use, you will find they are a little more complicated to use for the Warner Brothers Studio.

A simple option would be to pay a tiny premium over the cost of two single Oyster trips (there and back) and buy a return ticket on the railway. This return ticket will cost £13.00 off-peak (against £12.40 for Oyster off-peak return - see above) which is anytime at weekends and after 9am Monday-Fridays.

If you already have an Oyster Card you can of course use this and save a small amount of money, but you will need to swipe out of one system at Euston and enter the next within 15-30 minutes to stay within one fare.

For the visitor to London, the train fare is far simpler to use at a tiny additional cost.

Return adult train tickets Euston – Watford Junction – Euston 2024

Anytime Return train ticket –  £21.00

Cheapest off-peak Day Return train ticket to Watford and the Harry Potter Studio – £13.80

You can use off-peak return train tickets anytime at the weekends.

From Monday to Friday in 2024 the first (of the fast trains) you can use off peak day returns on leaves Euston at 9.23am, due Watford Junction at 9.37am. There is also an option to use the off-peak fare on the 9.15 train but this is a much slower train and will get you in just after 10am.

Use GroupSave tickets to save even more for travel by train to Warner Bros. Studio

GroupSave fares are available as a discount from 3-9 people, saving up to 34%. Tickets are available from 09:30 Monday to Friday and at any time at weekends and Bank Holidays.

They are available for adults only -  however, children aged between 5-15 can travel with an Adult GroupSave ticket as long as the group size is still between 3-9.

For example: three adults can benefit for a return fare of  £27.30 off-peak  (compared to £41.40 for standard off-peak rail tickets - 2024 prices).

You can also use railcards on these fares and realise the usual extra 33% discount.

Promotional advance purchase tickets are also not unknown.

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Georgian House Hotel near Victoria - with Wizard Chambers

For Harry Potter fans catching the bus from Victoria to the Harry Potter Studio, check out this 4-star hotel featuring fun Wizard chambers, decorated in a style reminiscent of the dormitories at Hogwarts. Chambers sleep up to 6.

This unique, award-winning property offers the charm of an English country hotel in the city - just a 10-min walk from London Victoria Station. Beautifully and individually styled rooms feature modern comforts, such as rainfall showers, large flat screen TVs, a choice of delicious refreshments and The White Company toiletries. Enjoy an award-winning breakfast daily, with a focus on locally sourced, artisan ingredients.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Award winning restaurant • On-site coffee house • Bar • Family rooms & Wizard Chambers available • 24-hr front desk • Special diet menus Nearest tube: 10-min walk to Victoria

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Previously asked questions about Harry Potter travel options in London

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Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Transfers

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Opening Hours

• Warner Bros Studios Opening Times:
• 8.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday.
• 8.00 to 17.00 Weekends.
• Transfer Operating Times:
• First departures:
• Last departures: 4 pm.
• The Warner Brothers Studio Tour and Transfers combined ticket gives you an opportunity to enjoy the story about the creation of the worldwide popular movie series.
• For your convenience, this package includes the round-trip from central London to the Warner Bros Studio outside the city.
• Have a look at many places and find yourself familiar sets from the movie.
• Among others, you will enjoy being in the Grand Hall, Dumbledore's office and taking a walk down the cobblestone clad Diagon Alley.
• Furthermore, a ride on the Hogwarts Express and a visit to the Platform 9 will additionally delight you.
• Get yourself acquainted with Harry Potter's magic and see costumes used during the creation of the movie series.

Your Experience With Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Transfers

• Get behind the scenes at the Warner Bros Studio and learn the story behind the creation of Harry Potter.
• Explore the studio's premises and examine a wide variety of props, costumes and sets that were in use as the popular movie series came into existence.
• Among other places familiar from the movies, you will see the Dumbledore's office, stroll along the Diagon Alley and spend some time in the Great Hall.
• Explore the fantasy world of Harry Potter and other popular heroes as you discover the Warner Bros Studios on your own itinerary.
• Gain knowledge about how various special effects that amazed you were done.
• For an additional convenience, you will have the benefit of return transportation from central London.

What Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour & Transfers Includes?

• Self-guided tour of the Warner Brothers Studios.
• Entrance fees.
• Round trip transportation between London City Centre and the Warner Bros Studios.

Things Before Go

• Note that the Warner Brothers Studio Tour and Transfers is not a guided tour.
• By booking this interesting activity, you get the entry to the movie-making facilities and the transportation to/from London.
• The beginning of the tour is at the specified time on the booking website.
• The journey from London to the Warner Bros Studios takes approximately 2 hours.
• The end of the tour is at the specified time in central London.
• If you're a big fan of Harry Potter then we recommend conducting a full Harry Potter movie marathon before visiting the Warner Bros Studios. That way, you will make the most of this visit.
• Also, take a small meal to avoid queuing if you get hungry.

Is It Suitable for Me?

• This entertaining activity is a must-see for all fans of Harry Potter.
• Even if you aren't Harry Potter's admirer, you will certainly like the tour of the studios because there is so much to see there.

Travellers Talk

• This tour has extraordinary ratings from participants who have visited the studios: 4.7 (out of 5) on Get Your Guide, 5 on Viator and 5 on TripAdvisor.
• Former participants of the tour via Get Your Guide and Viator agree that the tour is well organized.
• Comments also agree that the tour is suitable for kids and parents alike.

Best Times to Visit

• This popular activity is available most of the year.
• It is completely undependable on weather conditions, so any time is ideal for a visit.

Ticket Information

Hotel pickup, routes/attractions.

• Warner Bros Studios

Address / Pick up Location

• Meeting Point: the bus departs fromFountain Square, 121-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London.

Disabled Access

• Warner Bros Studio is a disabled-friendly facility.

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