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Harry Potter PRIVATE Tour + Self Guided Christ church Daily 12.45

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Join us on an enchanting Afternoon Harry Potter Tour with Alice at Christ Church, a self-guided adventure that will transport you into the magical world of literature. Immerse yourself in the literary heritage of Oxford as you discover the lives of renowned authors like Lewis Carroll and 'Alice' Liddell, who resided at Christ Church College. Unveil the secrets behind the making of the iconic Harry Potter films in Oxford, and delve into the works of other esteemed writers such as CS Lewis and J.K. Rowling. The tour includes entry to Christ Church, where you can explore the Divinity School film sites seen in the movies. Be captivated by the enchanting atmosphere and rich history as you embark on this immersive experience. Book now for a thrilling journey into the realm of magic and imagination.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours - 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Oxford's literary heritage
  • Discover the making of Harry Potter in Oxford
  • Learn about famous Oxford writers
  • Visit iconic film sites from Harry Potter
  • Experience the beauty of Christ Church college
  • Entry includes christ church plus as & when open, the divinity school
  • Your ticket includes up to £25 in entry fees per person as part of your ticket from 2020 onwards
  • Skip the queue entry christchurch tickets, please note that if you book us at short notice, then christchurch pre-purchase tickets may have already sold out. in this case, the guide and you need to queue for entry to christchurch to buy tickets on the door. this can take even 30 minutes on busiest days, so please try to book us ahead! tours are only cancelled, if christchurch itself is closed to entry.
  • Divinity school usually closes for xmas on dec 24 and january 1st- actual dates not yet known
  • Divinity school is presumed closed on these dates in 2024 below....
  • July 23+26+27, aug 3+ 12+15+ 18+19, sep 27+28, nov 8+9+16 of 2024
  • Christ church hall is viewing from hall door only on june 21, september 28, october 4 of 2024
  • Christ church is closed on september 20 and on december 25 of 2024
  • Christ church is closed from 12.30 onwards on september 19 of 2024
  • Christ church hall only closed on october 6 + 11 2024
  • Christ church hall only closed on january 17 of 2025
  • Duke humfreys library at the bodleian library is never open to guided tours & is not included!

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Introduction

Get ready to dive into the enchanting world of Harry Potter and Oxford's literary heritage with the Afternoon Harry Potter Tour with Alice Christ Church Self Guided. This captivating tour takes you on a literary journey through the historic city of Oxford, exploring the lives of famous writers such as Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Immerse yourself in the magical settings that inspired the Harry Potter series and discover the secrets behind its creation.

What to Expect?

During this 2-hour tour, you can anticipate an immersive experience that combines the best of Oxford's literary history and the world of Harry Potter. Your ticket includes entry fees to Christ Church, where you can admire the magnificent architecture and explore the Harry Potter film sites. While the tour is guided for the first two hours, the final hour allows you to delve deeper with a self-guided audio tour inside Christ Church due to current Covid regulations. Capture stunning photos and create unforgettable memories as you uncover the hidden gems of Oxford's literary past.

Who is this For?

This tour is suitable for all ages and is a must-visit for Harry Potter fans and literature enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a Potterhead or simply curious about the literary heritage of Oxford, this experience will transport you to a world of magic and imagination. From families seeking an adventure to solo travelers looking to explore the world of their favorite books, this tour welcomes all who are eager to discover the secrets and stories behind the beloved Harry Potter series and Oxford's literary legacy.

Why Book This?

Embark on this extraordinary journey to embrace the enchantment of Harry Potter in the heart of Oxford. Led by experienced guides, this tour offers a unique blend of history, literature, and magic. Feel the awe-inspiring atmosphere as you step into the real-life locations that inspired J.K. Rowling's mystical world. From the grandeur of Christ Church to the mystical Bodleian Library, immerse yourself in the very essence of Hogwarts. Become a part of the story as you delve into the lives of famous writers and explore the fascinating connections between their works and the Harry Potter universe. This tour is a captivating experience that will leave you spellbound and inspired.

Good to Know

Please note that the final hour of the tour is a self-guided audio guide entry to Christ Church, allowing you to explore the historical site independently. Be sure to check the 'Additional Info' or 'Voucher Info' for any known dates when the Divinity school may be closed, as alternate college entries will be provided. The tour begins at the designated meeting point outside 15 Broad Street, where you'll easily spot your guide wearing a red lanyard or a Hogwarts gown. Prepare for a 180 to 200-minute adventure filled with literary wonders and magical discoveries.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Afternoon Harry Potter Tour with Alice Christ Church Self Guided have been captivated by the tour's immersive blend of literary history and Harry Potter magic. They have praised the knowledgeable guides who bring the stories and locations to life, making the experience truly enchanting. Visitors have raved about the opportunity to explore the iconic settings that inspired J.K. Rowling and to learn about other renowned Oxford writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The tour has received rave reviews for its engaging and informative nature, leaving participants with a deeper appreciation for the world of Harry Potter and the literary treasures of Oxford.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Christ Church

Christchurch entry fee worth £17 or 18 per person is included in your ticket. Please note that entry to Christ church is self guided with audio guide as guiding is no longer permitted inside. The first two hours+ are a guided tour with the guide, followed by one hour self guided audio guide guaranteed pre booked entry ticket. Notice: even if Christ church website shows entry tickets are sold out, we still have VIP access to continue buying entry tickets up to 3 hours before the tour starts.

Admission Included

Bodleian Library

Your guide will take you inside the Divinity School film site at the Bodleian library, as & when it is open. This £3 entry fee is included in ticket price. NOTICE: We do NOT visit inside the Bodleian medieval library though as it is NOT accessible to any tour operator or guide, nor to any children aged under 11 years old. On any dates that Divinity school may be closed- see such dates published on this page for closures notice- the tour will instead visit New college film site. If New college is also listed as closed on such dates, then this tour will only include entry to Christ church.

Admission Not Included

Radcliffe Camera

(Pass by)

We pass by & mention such famous sights

Bridge of Sighs

(Pass by)

We pass by & mention such famous sights

New College

We will introduce New college Oxford university college from the outside only. This is where they filmed several scenes from the Goblet of Fire movie. If you wish to visit New college on your own after the tour ends, then you can just pay on the door without pre booking tickets to enter New college. Last entry to New college is about 4.30pm. Note also that New college is not open on Mondays during winter season mid October to mid March. During summer season, New college is open daily from 10.30am to last entry at 4.30pm & currently its entry tickets cost £8 per adult in 2023.

Admission Not Included

The Turf

(Pass by)

The Turf Tavern is often described as Oxford's 'Three Broomsticks pub', due to its quaint look and odd location hidden away an alleyway that looks surprisingly like Knockturn alleyway. We don't visit inside the Turf but so long as the tour group size is not too large, we walk past this pub to introduce it as this is where Robbie Coltrane who plays Hagrid, used to drink with the other adult actors, while filming next door at New college.

Hertford College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route.

All Souls College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. All Souls is the most exclusive college in Oxford as it's only a college for research but we like to point out to children how its towers signpost a 'W'- thus possibly making it a secret call sign for where witches or wizards study in Oxford!

Brasenose College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This is where the likes of a famous Slytherin master of dark arts called David Cameron studied! It's also where Michael Palin and William Golding studied too.

Exeter College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This college gave the title of, 'honorary lecturer' to JK Rowling and it's where one of Rowling's favourite authors studied- namely JRR Tolkien.

Jesus College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This is where Lawrence of Arabia studied....and maybe Jesus too!

Lincoln College

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. If the entrance is open, we usually stop here for 5 minutes to take photos from the entrance. This is where the current Slytherin Prime Minister studied but also where the write of Dr Seuss children's stories was a Rhodes scholar.

Admission Not Included

Oxford Covered Market

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. We briefly visit here to see the Harry Potter chocolate cakes in the cake shop window and to see and hear about the connection between Alice in Wonderland and Oxford, with several Alice related characters on display. This is the oldest Covered market in England.

Balliol College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This college dating back to 1263 has produced 4 Slytherin Prime Ministers including...the Boris. Adam Smith was a member of this college.

St. Michael at the North Gate

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This church we discuss from outside. Shakespeare in Oxford stories are discussed here and the tower dates back to 1040 AD!

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. We introduce Mr Tumnis figure and the street lamp outside the church here as it's said to have inspired CS Lewis.

Merton College

(Pass by)

We introduce various colleges and sights briefly, like this one, as we walk past it on our route. This is where Tolkien taught.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NB Please plan much more time that you expect to arrive in Oxford, especially if you are driving and need to park.
  • Your ticket includes up to £25 in entry fees per person
  • These tours MUST START ON TIME as we may pre purchase entry tickets for fixed entry times. If you arrive after the tour has started, you will unfortunately therefore lose your booking. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour at our meeting point. If you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the scheduled tour, then you will likely forfeit and lose your booking as it interrupts the guide and other customers, if we are trying to find you after a guide has started and left the meeting point.
  • INFO FOR DRIVERS AND PARKING:
  • If you are driving, then please allow extra 30-60 minutes over whatever time you think it will take you to get here. Oxford is NOT car friendly and it is congested roads and hard to find parking spaces....unless you park at the sign posted 'park and rides' on edge of town on any major road into the city and hop on their buses into city centre. The park and ride buses leave every 15 or every 30 minutes and take anything from 10 min to 30 min (depending on traffic) to reach city centre. So if you are going to drive, then please assume you should be aiming to park your car about one hour before your tour starts.
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
  • We actually recommend instead using the much faster and reliable train services but again please aim to arrive about an hour or earlier before your tour starts as trains can be delayed and the train and coach station are about 15 minutes walk from our meeting point. There is also the coach service from London called the Oxford Tube which leaves every half hour or more but it can take much longer than its advertised 105 minute journey time. It drops you off either at High street Oxford or Gloucester Green coach station. It's quicker to ask to get off on High street near Carfax tower, then it's a 10 minutes walk to Broad street.
  • Our higher ticket price reflects the special quality of typically having smaller groups than our competitors & our excellence at having almost daily 5 star reviews for this tour! While this tour closes for online bookings with up to 1 hours notice but if you ask Viator to call us up for last minute requests by phone, that may still be possible.
  • INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE:
  • This guided tour with guide includes entry fee to Christchurch film site (worth £18 per person) plus we enter Divinity school film site (at Bodleian library) as & when it is open only worth £3 per person.
  • Skip the queue entry Christchurch tickets, during summer, please note that if you book us at short notice, then Christchurch online tickets may have already sold out. In this case, the guide and you need to queue for entry to Christchurch to buy tickets on the door. This can take half hour+ on busiest days, so please book us ahead!
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE IN CASE OF UNFORESEEN PARTIAL OF FULL CLOSURES:
  • All these film site venues are private institutions, so we can't always guarantee entry to all parts of the college. Thus, please see details below of any dates with possible closures, before you book us.
  • Please note that occasionally, Christchurch dining hall may be closed or can viewing from the hall entry only. This doesn't prevent us from running the tour, as contrary to public belief, Christchurch dining hall is NOT a Harry Potter film site. What they filmed was the staircase & cloisters. We endeavour to publish below, details of any dates when Christchurch has published that the dining hall is closed or can only be viewed from hall entrance lobby. However, these can be last-minute.
  • REFUNDS POLICY:
  • Please note that we do not offer refunds, unless there are exceptional circumstances to prevent the tour from running. Please therefore check the published dates of known Christchurch full or partial closures, as published on this website page!
  • If you opt to book a foreign language tour, this may be possible if you give us adequate advance notice of at least 24 hours. If we cannot offer a tour in a foreign language, then you will be refunded or invited to join the tour in English with any cost difference refunded.

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