• Enjoy a welcome movie starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint before being introduced in spectacular style to the impressive Great Hall
• Go behind the scenes and see how the movies’ stunning costumes, animatronics and special effects were put together, including Arthur Weasley’s flying Ford Anglia, Molly Weasley’s magical kitchen gadgets and the essential tool for any witch or wizard – the flying broomsticks!
• Visit Platform 9 ¾ and climb aboard the spectacular original Hogwarts Express steam train, complete with the carriage where Harry first met Ron and Hermione
• Step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley, featuring Ollivanders Wand Shop, Flourish and Blotts, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes and Gringotts
• Explore the interior and grounds of Hogwarts, including Gryffindor common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s hut, the Potions classroom and more
• See iconic props from the films such as Harry’s Nimbus 2000, Hagrid’s motorcycle and the wands of all your favourite (and least favourite!) characters
• Save the best until last as the tour finishes with the unbelievably intricate scale model of Hogwarts’ exterior
• Defy Dumbledore's orders and retrace the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione as you venture deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forrest

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. If your preferred date and time are available you will then receive a separate email from Golden Tours within two working days confirming your date of departure.

When selecting your preferred time: Please note that this is the preferred departure time from Birmingham Coach Station

The tour runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays:

• Travel times are a rough guide and can be subject to delays or vary depending on road conditions
• Please arrive at the departure points (both in Birmingham & the Studio) 15 minutes prior to check in
• Each tour allows around 3 hours 30 minutes on the studio tour

We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment, as this is a very popular attraction. 

Bookings remain in "request" status until you receive a confirmation. Please be aware that due to high demand you may be contacted with an alternative date and time for your visit if we are unable to accommodate your original request. 

• Infants aged 3 – 4 are charged for transportation only as they receive free entry
• Infants aged 2 and under are completely free but need to be included on your booking
• Under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult 
• Tour is self-guided so you can explore at your own pace
• Multi-lingual electronic guides are available
• Studio includes a café and gift shop

Birmingham departure point: Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD

The Goblet of Fire: 30 March - 23 September 2018

Enjoy a special feature dedicated to the fourth instalment of the magical film series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Discover revealing secrets behind the characters, costumes and props that made it so special.

The Goblet of Fire will be returned to the Great Hall for the first time since filming wrapped in 2010. You will see a live Special Effects demonstration showing how the Triwizard Champions' parchments were expelled from the Goblet, and receive a souvenir parchment to remember your visit.

Dark Arts: 28 September - 11 November 2018

Throughout the Halloween season, visitors will discover the filmmaking secrets behind the wizarding world's Dark Arts.

The iconic Great Hall set will be decorated with over 100 pumpkins suspended from the ceiling as well as a Halloween feast dressing the long tables.

Visitors are invited to try out their wand combat moves against Death Eathers in a live duel demonstrating how battle scenes were directed, all before walking down a darker, spookier Diagon Alley.

Hogwarts in the Snow: 17 November 2018 - 27 January 2019

The festive makeover will see part of the Great Hall transformed for the Yule Ball, the Gryffindor common room dressed for the season and a blanket of flmmaking snow covering the majestic Hogwarts castle model.

Visitors will even be able to touch samples of the different types of 'snow' used during production, each selected for its ability to float like falling snow, crunch under foot or glisten in the light like ice.