Help! Harry Potter Studio Tickets are Sold Out for my London Trip Dates! 4 Ways to Buy
One very common question in my London tour groups is: “help! I can’t find Harry Potter Studio tickets for my dates!”
This happens often because Harry Potter Studios – the Warner Brothers tour outside of London – sells out months in advance. For popular dates like Christmas time, Halloween, and school holidays, it can sell out even faster.
It also happens because buying directly is the cheapest ticket. Harry Potter studio tickets directly from the Warner Brothers website start at £53.50.
Here are 4 ways to buy Harry Potter Studio tickets when they’re sold out on the website.
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1. Purchase Harry Potter Studio Tickets Resale
By “resale,” I mean tickets through a 3rd party retailer. There are tons of these companies that buy up tickets, or are allocated a certain amount for their business, and resell them.
There is generally more availability with these retailers since it’s a bit more expensive than booking directly with Warner Brothers Studios. But many of them offer transportation included with the ticket, so it’s not a bad deal at all!
Here are the most trusted 3rd party retailers to purchase Harry Potter Studios tickets resale, according to travelers who have purchased before.
a) Tiquets: from £104
Tiquets is a reliable ticket vendor for tickets for Harry Potter Studios that offer either the basic entry ticket, plus transportation from Central London. Customers have said the buses are comfortable, have Wifi, and the 4 hour studio tour is well worth the price and it’s incredible.
b) Viator: from £104
Travel giant Viator usually has Harry Potter studio tickets available, and they too offer transport from Central London included with the ticket. Prices between Viator & Tiquets are usually about the same.
c) ⭐️ Get Your Guide: from £99 ⭐️
BEST DEAL!
Get Your Guide is another reliable vendor for tickets for Harry Potter Studios, and they include comfortable coach transport from Central London. Harry Potter Studio tickets from Get Your Guide average about £5 less than Viator and Tiquets, though prices may fluctuate.
d) Evan Evans Tours: from £105
Evan Evans tours is a London veteran who provide Harry Potter studio tickets resale, including return transportation from Central London. Tickets from Evan Evans are about the same price as Viator and Tiquets.
e) Golden Tours: from £105
Golden Tours is a popular UK tourism company and they offer Harry Potter Studio tickets from roughly the same price as the others.
2. Keep Checking the Official Harry Potter Studio Tickets Website
Occasionally visitors need to change their tickets. The Studio explains their policy here.
What does that mean for you? Tickets can pop up at any time! Keep checking several times a day. I’ve had many travelers report that their perseverance paid off big time when tickets magically appeared for their dates.
3. Have a Mastercard?
If you have a Mastercard, you can join Mastercard Priceless.
Priceless is Mastercard’s exclusive events and experiences platform, where tickets are released to Mastercard members before the general public.
20 tickets are released each day for 2-7 days in advance, so this is a great option if you need last minute Harry Potter studios tickets.
4. Harry Potter Studio Tickets Resale Are Too Expensive, and It’s Still Sold Out!
There are so many ways to experience the magic of Harry Potter in London, and the studio isn’t the only place that the movies were filmed! There are a huge number of locations in London where you can experience Hogwarts in the Capital.
You can go on a guided tour with Harry Potter experts, take yourself on a self-guided tour with my complete guide here, and don’t forget to take an iconic photo at Platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross.
1. Guided Harry Potter Tours: See All The Filming Locations!
Lots of tour companies offer guided Harry Potter walking tours of London. But which is the best?
a) ⭐️ Get Your Guide: Magical London Harry Potter Walking Tour ⭐️
BEST DEAL!
From £20pp you can explore the magic of Harry Potter in London with this interactive tour. You even get to hop on a boat and explore the Thames – this is really two experiences for the price of one!
b) Viator: The Original Harry Potter London Locations Tour
From £20pp you can test your Harry Potter knowledge with quiz questions as you stroll along the streets of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, seeing some of the iconic locations where the films were made!
c) Tiquets: Harry Potter Guided Film Locations Tour
This experience from Tiquets is on the pricier end (from £29pp) , but it’s the only Harry Potter tour that includes a visit to Platform 9 3/4. It’s also the longest at 2.5 hours, so it covers a lot that the other tours don’t.
2. Self-Guided Tours
Another alternative Harry Potter experience in London is to take yourself on a self-guided tour. I’ve written a guide to the most iconic and significant Harry Potter London locations here. Follow along – it’s free!
3. The Cursed Child
The Cursed Child is the never-before published story by JK Rowling, entering a brand new storyline in the Harry Potter Universe. This theatre production is absolutely MAGICAL.
I was absolutely blown away by the production value, the sets, the effects – it’s like you’re watching magic happen in front of your eyes. It’s not only a great way to experience Harry Potter in London, it’s also just a fantastic theatre experience.
Tickets vary in price, and they do sell out quickly, especially during peak times. There are a huge amount of vendors to choose from for tickets, but Ticketmaster sometimes has really great deals and promos.
4. Shopping
There are tons of shopping destinations for Harry Potter merch and memorabilia in London. My favorites are: Hamleys (Oxford Street), Forbidden Planet (Covent Garden), and the Platform 9 3/4 Shop at King’s Cross Station.
5. Visit Platform 9 3/4
Most visitors to London will find themselves at King’s Cross Station at some point. Don’t forget to visit the iconic photo stop! Sometimes it gets crowded and you’ll have to wait your turn in the queue. But it’s never more than 30 minutes or so.
Harry Potter World Tickets London: Did You Score?
If you found another way to score Harry Potter studio tickets resale or direct, please let me know! This is a huge problem for visitors to London and I want to help as many people find a way to get there as possible.
Email me at Jen (at) London in Real Life (dot) com. Thanks!
Tickets for Harry Potter Studios FAQ
Does Harry Potter sell out?
Yes! Harry Potter Studios London sells out very quickly, usually at least 3 months in advance, and sometimes longer.
Can you just turn up to Harry Potter studios?
No, you can’t. You must purchase tickets in advance as they are not available at the door.
What is the cheapest way to do the Harry Potter studio tour?
The cheapest tickets for Harry Potter Studios are directly from Warner Brothers. But they do sell out far in advance, so you may need to buy resale from another vendor. These are more expensive, but it may be the only option for your travel dates.
Do you need a whole day for Harry Potter studios?
Yes. The studio tour is 4 hours, and it takes at least 1 hour to get to the studios from Central London (usually more like 90 minutes if you’re taking a coach). That’s the majority of a day!
Is there a time limit to Harry Potter world?
Yes – your Harry Potter Studio tickets allow you entry for 4 hours. This is plenty of time to see everything inside.
Is Harry Potter Studio London worth it?
This is relative question – are you a big Potter fan? If you’re not, it may not be worth it. But if you love the films, it’s worth it to see so many original sets, costumes, and props from the films. It’s like stepping inside the films!
Is the Harry Potter studio tour all indoors?
Most of it is, but parts – like Privet Drive – are outdoors. No matter the weather, this is a really fun attraction!
Where to stay for Harry Potter studio tour?
You can easily stay in London for easy access to the Harry Potter studio. It’s an hour by train or 90 minutes by coach (and most tour companies provide transport). If you want to stay closer, Watford has a lot of affordable hotels to choose from.
Is Harry Potter World the same as Harry Potter Studios?
These two often get confused. Harry Potter World usually refers to the Universal Studios attractions- both in Orlando and Los Angeles. But often when you’re in the UK, people will refer to Harry Potter Studios as ‘Harry Potter World’ because it’s the largest Harry Potter attraction in the UK, and it’s like stepping into Harry Potter’s world!
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