Tour operator
London Walks
A long-running London walking tour company offering guided walks every day, from Jack the Ripper and Beatles routes to village London and pub walks.
Brit Movie Tours
A London company running film and TV location tours, from Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes walks to coach trips to Downton Abbey country.
At a glance
- Type
- Film and TV location tours
- Area
- Fitzrovia, London, United Kingdom
- Official site
- britmovietours.com
Good to know
- Walking tours
- Coach tours
- Small groups
Why we recommend it
Brit Movie Tours is a London company that runs film and television location tours, both on foot in the capital and by coach to filming locations across Britain. Trading under Brit Tours Ltd, it specialises in bringing fans to the real places behind their favourite productions, with guides who combine behind-the-scenes stories with the history of each location. Public and private tours are available.
In London, the best-known option is the Harry Potter Locations Walking Tour, which lasts about two and a half hours and visits places used in or associated with the films. A Sherlock Holmes walk is also offered. Further afield, the Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour is a full-day coach trip of around nine hours from central London, visiting the locations used for the series. Other tours range from Clarkson's Farm in the Cotswolds to Gavin and Stacey in Barry Island and Peaky Blinders in Liverpool, so the programme extends well beyond London for fans willing to travel.
The tours suit film and television fans, families with children who love Harry Potter, couples and groups of friends looking for a themed day out. The walking tours are a fun, affordable way to see parts of London through the lens of the screen, while the coach tours make it easy to visit rural filming locations without hiring a car. Small-group coach tours keep the experience personal and allow guides to answer questions along the way.
Tours are booked through the official website, where meeting points, times and the current schedule are listed for each tour. Booking ahead is wise, especially for the popular Harry Potter walk in school holidays and for the day trips, which have limited seats. Walking tours involve a fair amount of time on your feet, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
The company's office is on Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia, but tours start from their own meeting points around London, given at the time of booking. Combining a Harry Potter walk with a trip to the studio tour outside London, or with a visit to King's Cross station and its Platform 9 3/4 photo point, makes a full day for fans.
Brit Movie Tours FAQs
How long is the Harry Potter walking tour?
About two and a half hours.
Are there tours outside London?
Yes, including a full-day Downton Abbey coach tour from central London.
How long is the Downton Abbey tour?
Around nine hours, by coach from central London.
Where do tours start?
Each tour has its own meeting point, given at booking.
Are private tours available?
Yes, both public and private tours are offered.
What other tours are offered?
Sherlock Holmes, Clarkson's Farm, Gavin and Stacey and Peaky Blinders tours, among others.
Do I need to book?
Yes, booking ahead through the official website is wise, especially in school holidays.
Where is the office?
On Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia.