Are you thinking about booking the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter for your trip to London—but unsure how to book it or the best way to get there?
Here’s exactly how it went for us, plus what I’d recommend.
Booking Tips: Don’t Wait on This One
We planned a Paris and London trip over Spring Break and knew right away this tour was a must-do. We booked about two months in advance—and honestly, we were lucky to find any availability at all.
If this is on your list, book as early as possible.
At the time of booking, the earliest entry available was 1:00 PM. While that ended up working fine for us, I can see why some people prefer earlier slots if they want to spend most of the day there.
We could have booked an earlier time through a bus tour package, but those options were significantly more expensive—and ultimately not necessary.
Should You Book a Bus Tour or Go on Your Own?
This is probably the biggest question people ask.
After doing it ourselves, I strongly recommend booking tickets directly and skipping the bus tour.
Not only does it save money, but getting there on your own is actually very manageable thanks to London’s excellent public transportation system.
How to Get There (It’s Easier Than You Think)
Here’s the route we took:
- Take the Tube to Euston Station
- From there, hop on a train to Watford Junction
- Once you exit the station, follow the signs to the free shuttle bus to the studio
That’s it! We gave ourselves about 1.5 hours from our entry time coming from Borough Market and that worked just fine.
There will likely be a line for the shuttle bus, and trains don’t run constantly, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. As long as you plan ahead a bit, the process is very smooth.
What to Expect at the Studio
When you arrive, you’ll join another line to begin the tour—but don’t worry, this is just the initial staging area where they give an introduction. The rest of the experience flows much more freely.
The tour itself involves quite a bit of walking, and there is a lot to see. It’s incredibly well done and very immersive.
About halfway through, you’ll reach a café area where you can take a break, grab some food, and try the famous butterbeer.
Food review: pretty average—exactly what you’d expect from a theme park. Nothing special, but convenient.
Crowds & Wait Times
There were some lines for the more popular photo opportunities and outdoor exhibits, but overall, it never felt overly crowded.
They do a great job spacing out entry times, so even with a lot of visitors, it still feels manageable.
We spent about 3 hours there and could have spent more time but this was the last day of our trip and all of our legs were tired! We don’t feel like we missed anything just didn’t really have the patience for the lines on the outdoor attractions.
Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?
If you have any Harry Potter series fans in your family, this is absolutely worth it. Younger children might struggle with all of the walking and be a bit bored if I am being honest.
We all loved the experience and felt like it was one of the highlights of our London trip.
