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From London: Oxford by Rail & Harry Potter Insights Tour

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Visit the City of Dreaming Spires, home to the prestigious Oxford University on a self-guided rail tour. Travel from London by train, then join a Harry Potter Insights walking tour of the city.

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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London (in standard class).
    • Free Wi-Fi onboard the train.
    • 90 minute guided walking tour (shared tour)
    • Divinity School entrance
    • Free stopover at Bicester Village on the return
    • Hotel pick-up/drop-off.
    • Lunch.
    • Tour Guide (except for Harry Potter walking tour)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Flexible roundtrip train travel direct from London
  • Free Wi-Fi on board the train
  • 90 minute guided walking tour
  • Divinity School entrance
  • Enjoy a free stopover at Bicester Village on the return (optional)

Description

Oxford is home to oldest university in the English-speaking world, a must see city for Harry Potter fans.

Venture through the ancient streets of Oxford and immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter as you explore the filming locations in Oxford with an expert guide.

Visit The Divinity School, a location in several of the Harry Potter films (do you remember the Dance School and the Infirmary?) It is the oldest teaching hall of the whole of the University of Oxford, dating back to 1427. You can enter The Old Schools Quadrangle, which houses the different schools, including the ‘Schola Metaphysicae’. All are part of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries.

Discover locations that inspired J.K. Rowling for the Harry Potter series and learn how student life in Oxford compares to life at Hogwarts.

Please note that Divinity School may occasionally close on different dates, not listed below, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we will offer entry to New College, another Harry Potter filming location, as a replacement.

Divinity School closure dates:
● Bodleian Library (Divinity School) - current known closure dates:

2025
March: 1 and 8
May: 16, 17 and 31
July: 19 and 29
August: 1, 2 and 9
September: 26 and 27
November: 7, 8, 14 and 15

Please note that the closure dates listed above are the most up-to-date information. Divinity School may occasionally close on different dates, not listed above, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we will offer entry to New College, another Harry Potter filming location, as a replacement.

(OPTIONAL) Your train ticket allows a free stop off at Bicester Village on the return, making this the ideal opportunity to enjoy the UK’s most popular shopping destination.

Minimum number of participants per booking is 2.

Good to know before you go
  • Minimum number of participants per booking is 2.
  • Train travel is with Chiltern Railways.
  • Outbound: Depart London Marylebone after 9:15 am on any direct train to Oxford. Journey time approx 1h25 minutes.
  • Return: Depart Oxford on any direct train back to London Marylebone on the same day.
  • Train journey is unescorted.
  • The 2-hour Harry Potter Highlights walking tour is live guided in English (and is a shared tour)
  • Full joining instructions and travel documents will be sent 7 days prior to departure.
  • Divinity School - current known closure dates: March: 1 and 8; May: 16, 17 and 31; July: 19 and 29; August: 1, 2 and 9; September: 26 and 27; November: 7, 8, 14 and 15.
  • Please note that the closure dates listed above are the most up-to-date information. Divinity School may occasionally close on different dates, not listed above, due to last-minute events. On days when the Divinity School is closed, we will offer entry to New College, another Harry Potter filming location, as a replacement.
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