Harry Potter Film Locations: Black Cab Tour

Step into a traditional London Black Cab and embark on a magical journey to the real-life locations where the Harry Potter films were shot. From Diagon Alley in the City of London to the Ministry of Magic in historic Westminster—we will drive over the bridge that the triple-decker Knight Bus for stranded wizards sped over, and visit locations in Westminster, the City and Southwark to find out how they were magically transformed for the movies. I will point out interesting and historical places on the way.

You will be personally collected from your hotel, apartment, or chosen Central London location by Shane Healy, a qualified Black Cab driver and Westminster Guide. We will start the tour as soon as you are ready, allowing you to spend as much time as you wish at each location with plenty of opportunities for photographs.

Upon arrival, you’ll meet your dedicated guide, Lee Cooper, who joins the tour to provide expert insight into each filming location. While Shane handles the driving, Lee gives you his undivided attention, sharing his deep knowledge of the films alongside a collection of witty cabbie stories.

We’ll visit the actual film locations of Diagon Alley, The Leaky Couldron, Gringotts Bank (interior when open), the Wobbly Bridge, Ministry of Magic site, and follow the route of the Knight Bus. And of course no Harry Potter tour would be complete without a visit to the famous Platform 9¾, along with the Harry Potter Shop at Kings Cross station.

I will tell you stories of my encounters as a London cabby when I picked up Bellatrix Le Strange, Professor McGonagall and ‘he who must not be named’ (V——t). You will also see many of London's major sights on the tour and I will tell you their history and stories with plenty of stops for photos, coffee and snacks.

The tour normally finishes at platform 9¾, Kings Cross Station after which Shane will take you back to your hotel. Alternatively from here you can take a train to the Harry Potter film set at Warner Bros Studios, Watford, if you’d like to continue your Harry Potter experience.