Harry Potter in London in 1 Day: Studios and a Walk, Is It Possible?
It is possible, but tight: the studios excursion takes up to 7 h 30 and the walking tour 2 h, which makes 8 h 20 to 9 h 30 before any travel between them. Book the studios first, then look for a walk slot that follows on.
Editorial team Leavesden DayText reviewed on
The Harry Potter studios
One day, two bookings
The durations come from the Civitatis listings. They do not count the journey between the two visits.
-
Studios excursion
6 h 20 – 7 h 30The package with a bus takes up to 7 h 30 return from London. Its return time decides the rest of the day: fix it first.
-
Guided walk in London
2 hThe English-language walk starts at Trafalgar Square, next to the Fourth Plinth. The start time depends on the slot you choose in the Civitatis calendar.
-
End of the day
MarginKeep time for a meal and the journey back. Avoid a third timed booking.
Book the studios first
The Studio Tour does not sell tickets on site and the bus sets the return time. Choose the date for the studios, then compare the start time of each walk slot with the bus’s return time.
Your departure checklist
Ticks stay on this device.
What fits in the day
Adding up the durations of the two listings gives 8 h 20 at the shortest and 9 h 30 at the longest, plus travel. This assumes the bus’s return time leaves room for the walk, or the other way round.
If the walk comes before the studios, check that you can reach the bus departure point in time for your voucher.
When to choose two days instead
If you want to take your time at the studios, read the details of the sets, or add King’s Cross and Leadenhall Market on foot, split the two visits over two days. The page on London in 2 days covers this option.
Choose the coach with entry if you want to see the Studio Tour sets and book transport and ticket together.
Check availabilityFrequently asked questions
Can I do the studios and the walking tour on the same day?
On paper, yes: 8 h 20 to 9 h 30 when you add up the durations of the two listings, without travel. It is a very tight day that leaves almost no margin.
Which visit should I book first?
The studios. The Studio Tour does not sell tickets on site and the bus sets the return time. Then look for a walk slot that follows on.
What if the times do not line up?
Split the two visits over two days. The studios already take up to 7 h 30 with the bus.
Is the walking tour in English?
Yes: the listing gives an English-speaking guide, meeting at Trafalgar Square next to the Fourth Plinth.
Sources and dates
Checked on