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16 HARRY POTTER VACATION IDEAS & TOURS, ENGLAND & SCOTLAND
Harry Potter fans around the world are flocking to the United Kingdom to experience the wonder of Harry Potter movies in person, snap amazing pictures, and put a little bit of Hogwarts magic into their vacation plans.
Harry Potter fans should consider tour activities from both The Harry Potter Studios and some real life locations that you can visit where famous Harry Potter movies were filmed, such as; Alnwick Castle, the bridge at Glenfinnian, the alleys of Edinburgh, and Platform 9 3/4.
Planning to visit Harry Potter sites in your next vacation? Scroll down this page for a curated travel list of some cool things to do, Harry Potter day tours, and places to visit.
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ENGLAND: Harry Potter Tours
LONDON - 8 HARRY POTTER TOURS
London is THE place and ground zero for Harry Potter vacation experiences, and the most variety of Harry Potter Tours to choose from. Here are 8 of the best Harry Potter vacation ideas and tour activities we found in London for Harry Potter fans who travel. Plus, here's a quick video of what visitors can expect to see and do at the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio tours.
Harry Potter Studios and Private Transfer from London
Harry Potter Family Package with Transfers from London
Warner Bros Studio Tour London Making of Harry Potter
Harry Potter Tour of London by Black Taxi CabUr with Platform 9 3/4
A Muggle's Guide to London - Harry Potter Walking Tour
London Through the Eyes of a Harry Potter Lover
London - Harry Potter Private Family & Kids Walking Tour
Ultimate Harry Potter and London Full Day by Black Taxi Cab
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ALNWICK CASTLE - 4 TOURS TO A REAL HOGWARTS CASTLE
Not everything Harry Potter is in London. Did you know that YOU CAN VISIT THE REAL HOGWARTS CASTLE that was filmed in the first two movies?
Yes. Alnwick Castle in Northumberland UK is the real castle and filming location for Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter The Sorcerer's Stone. Alnwick Castle offers Harry Potter fans a lot. You can tour and walk around the castle grounds at Alnwick where costumed characters roam and entertain. Kids can attend Broomstick classes, try on medieval costumes, and be entertained by multiple activities plus there are acres of stunning gardens to walk through. Alnwick Castle is a stunning place to see that is loads of fun for any family vacation with Harry Potter fans in the family.
What can Harry Potter fans expect to see and do at Alnwick Castle? Check out this video of costumed characters Professor Dumbledore and Harry Potter entertaining families and kids.
Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh Scotland
Full day Harry Potter Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour
Melrose Abbey and Alnwick Castle Day Tour
Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Kingdom of Northumbria
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SCOTLAND: Harry Potter Tours
SCOTLAND: 4 HARRY POTTER TOURS
But wait, there's more! If you move a bit north of England and venture into Scotland you can find more Harry Potter film locations and tours. While many Harry Potter tours and locations are in England, UK there are also some unique tours and sites in Scotland, UK. In Edinburgh, you can walk the street that inspired Diagon Alley.
Outside of the cities, visitors to Scotland can take day tours to see the famous bridge to Hogwarts, or even better... ride a Hogwarts Express steam train across that cool bridge (Glenfinnian viaduct)! How cool is that? Well, judging from the BBC video about the Glennfinnian viaduct and the Hogwarts Express train, it looks pretty cool.
Edinburgh 2 Hour Harry Potter Walking Tour
Harry Potter Highlands Tour by Steam Train
2 Day Tour with Hogwarts Express, Jacobite Experience
Full Day Harry Potter Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour
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HAVE A MAGICAL TRIP!
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