Harry Potter Luxury Tour: England & Scotland

Journey to Oxford for a night at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons or The Old Parsonage Hotel. A private tour of Christ Church College includes exclusive access to the Great Hall and mediaeval cloisters that inspired Hogwarts, with your expert guide revealing how these historic spaces were transformed for the screen.

At the Bodleian Library, go behind the scenes in Duke Humfrey’s mediaeval reading room and view rare manuscripts that echo the academic magic of the wizarding world. A literary walking tour rounds out the day, following in the footsteps of the UK’s most celebrated fantasy writers.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional wizard-themed dinner at a 13th-century coaching inn.

Continue your journey at a luxury Cotswolds retreat such as Calcot Manor or Lords of the Manor, where historic stone buildings and sweeping countryside views offer a peaceful base for exploring mediaeval filming locations.

Enjoy a private tour of Lacock Abbey, where the 13th-century cloisters doubled as Hogwarts interiors in the first two films. With their original stonework and centuries-old silence, these corridors need no effects to feel magical.

In Gloucester, your VIP access to the cathedral includes a private viewing of the fan-vaulted cloisters made famous in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – a striking example of Gothic architecture brought to life on screen.

Travel to Edinburgh aboard a first-class luxury train, taking in the changing scenery as the English countryside gives way to the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders. For the ultimate cinematic touch, upgrade to the seasonal Jacobite Steam Train – the actual “Hogwarts Express” featured in the films – passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct and through Highland landscapes that shaped some of the series’ most iconic scenes.

Arrive at The Scotsman Hotel or The Witchery by the Castle, both ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh. A private transfer includes a twilight overview of the city, offering a first glimpse of its dramatic skyline, winding closes, and mediaeval architecture steeped in literary lore.

Continue your stay at The Witchery or upgrade to a luxury castle hotel just outside the city. Your private Harry Potter tour of Edinburgh includes a visit to The Elephant House café, where the first book was famously written, a walk along Victoria Street with its curved mediaeval architecture said to have inspired Diagon Alley, and a search for hidden magical references along the Royal Mile – revealed only by local experts.

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Edinburgh Castle, where dramatic sunset views set the scene for tales of real magical practices in Scottish history. A highlight excursion to Alnwick Castle offers the chance to take broomstick flying lessons on the very field used as Hogwarts’ Quidditch pitch, guided by professional instructors who worked on the films.

Round out your experience with a private whisky tasting featuring some of Scotland’s finest single malts, paired with storytelling rooted in Scottish folklore – legends of witches, selkies, and ancient magic that echo the wizarding world in striking ways.

Customise this day based on your personal magical interests with a choice of immersive experiences.

The Ancient Mysteries option includes a private helicopter flight to Stonehenge, with exclusive access inside the stone circle. Accompanied by an expert archaeologist, you’ll explore pre-Celtic magical traditions that have shaped British folklore for thousands of years.

For those drawn to Arthurian legend, journey to Tintagel Castle on Cornwall’s windswept coast – said to be the birthplace of King Arthur – then continue to Glastonbury Abbey and the mythical Isle of Avalon. This route connects you to some of Britain’s most enduring magical narratives.

Prefer something more northern? The Highland Magic experience features a private helicopter tour over film locations, visits to ancient stone circles and fairy pools still believed by locals to hold magical power, and an optional stay in a Highland castle, complete with a mediaeval banquet and traditional Scottish storytelling.

Your magical journey concludes with a luxury transfer to London Heathrow or Edinburgh Airport. Alternatively, you could try your luck at King’s Cross and try to find Platform 9 ¾!