The 15 Best Film and TV Location Tours in Britain

1.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting major Outlander filming sites with an English-speaking guide such as Cliff, Wendi, Connor, or Sophie. Ride in an air-conditioned coach from Edinburgh, explore castles and villages, and connect the show to Scottish history. Castle entry is optional, lunch is your own expense, and the tour returns to the Royal Mile.

“Very entertaining, Charlie was a fantastic tour guide/driver and comic. The tour was well thought out with great locations with both historical and movie facts.”

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2.Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

Meet outside 224 Piccadilly near the Eros statue and follow an English-speaking guide through two hours of Sherlock Holmes history. You’ll see the place where Holmes and Watson first meet, gentlemen’s clubs, grand hotels, and filming spots linked to Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Robert Downey Jr. Guides such as Fiona, Owen, Ian, and Spencer bring the stories to life.

“Owen was fantastic and gave us so much history of both ACD and Sherlock Holmes with interesting fun facts and great charisma. A must for any fan of the character from literature to the movies and tv shows!”

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3.Sherlock: The Official Live Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 460 reviews · from $48

Step into Mycroft Holmes’s covert Network for a 1-hour-40-minute Sherlock case at West 12 Shopping Centre. You’ll solve puzzles across show-inspired sets with your team, guided by original video and audio from Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman. Groups of four to six play privately, while smaller groups may be paired with others.

“Bien qu en anglais, cet Escape Game est au top, la déco et les éléments de jeux sont très qualitatifs et immersifs Merci pour cet incroyable aventure Génial”

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4.James Bond Shooting Locations 2-Hour Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 332 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22

Meet your English-speaking guide at Charing Cross and follow a Bond-themed route through Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Westminster, and beyond. You’ll see more than 10 film and spy locations linked to Skyfall, SPECTRE, Casino Royale, and other Bond films, then take public transport to the MI6 building at Vauxhall. Guides including Owen, Rob, Michael, and Ian add film trivia, London history, and real-secret-service context.

“Amazing tour! Our guide Owen was super knowledgeable, engaging and funny. We will definitely look to book other tours.”

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5.Christ Church Harry Potter Film Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 302 reviews · from $106

Spend two hours with a live guide exploring Oxford’s Harry Potter locations, literary links, and university traditions, then use an audio guide for about an hour inside Christ Church. Expect gowns for photos, a Hogwarts quiz, Divinity School entry when available, and guides such as Peter, Billy, Ben, and Michiel.

“Great tour!!! Our Guide Michael knew everything and we had a great time!! We covered so many Harry Potter spots and also had great insights into the whole fantasy literary world of Oxford and Oxford‘s history!”

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6.Jack The Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 195 reviews · from $80

Ride through central London, walk through Smithfield Market, follow Jack the Ripper’s 1888 death trail, and hear tales of executions, body snatchers, ghosts, and the Elephant Man. Guides such as Magnus, Allan, Andrew, and Sinead bring strong storytelling to the three-hour outing, which ends near the Sherlock Holmes Pub.

“Our tour guide was a very knowledgable individual on the subject of The Ripper. He was professional, polite and very personable. He was informative without being boring. His sense of humor was definitely British. The tour took us along the path of 5 of the murders and each stop had a story. The night started out with about a 30 minute drive past most of London's historical locations in a double decker bus. When the real tour started we were on foot for roughly 90 minutes. The events of 1888 were verbally described and it was easier to visualize the nights of the murders. I would highly recommend this tour…”

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7.Reel Tours: Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join Gary at 11:00 am for a 2.5-hour, 2.6-mile walk through Liverpool’s film locations. You’ll see the Cavern Club, Pier Head, the Three Graces, Royal Liver Building, William Brown Street, and St George’s Hall, with stories about Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hardy, major films, and behind-the-scenes filming.

“The guide is so knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about Liverpool’s film history. Highly recommend. Only thing we thought could be improved is the length of the tour, two hours would be perfect! Thanks 👍”

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8.Notting Hill Walk Celebrities and Film Locations- London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Spend two hours walking Notting Hill with guides such as Anna or Connor, tracing scenes from the 1999 film, Love Actually, Paddington, and The Beatles. You’ll see Portobello Road, the Blue Door, the bookshop, recording studios, celebrity homes, Banksy-related sights, and colorful streets. Expect a relaxed but purposeful walk with photo stops and local stories.

“It was excellent, Anna was awesome and we truly enjoyed the tour. So much history in Nothing Hill and not just the movies filmed there.”

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9.James Bond and Spies Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · 2h 30m · from $18

Meet Ryan or Jamie beneath an orange umbrella by the London Eye for a 150-minute walk through Bond filming sites, real espionage stories, Ian Fleming’s wartime world, and central London landmarks. Movie clips, quizzes, and a flexible guide make this a strong pick for 007 fans and curious first-time visitors.

“It’s a really nice way to walk through London - listening good stories about spies and surely James Bond!”

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10.Harry Potter Studio Ticket & Tour of London Film Locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · from $154

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Empire Casino in Leicester Square for a Harry Potter walking tour through London. Then ride an air-conditioned coach to Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden for The Making of Harry Potter. The day lasts 11 hours and may run in reverse, depending on your studio entry time.

“This tour was so great!!! Highly recommend! The tour guide was super knowledgeable of Harry Potter so he made it engaging and fun. Can’t wait to do this again!”

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11.Harry Potter Movie Locations Magical Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Spend two hours walking central London with an English-speaking guide such as Jessy, tracing Harry Potter film locations and wizarding clues from Trafalgar Square to Great Scotland Yard. Expect movie facts, London landmarks, trivia, photo stops, a House of Spells discount, and a free sightseeing app for more routes.

“Notre guide Jessy était génial! Super visite dans les endroits filmé de Harry Potter en sa compagnie, c'était captivant et magique à la fois :) Pour tous les fans d'Harry, cette activité vaut vraiment la peine! Je recommande ++”

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12.Harry Potter film locations Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours in a private iconic London taxi with an English-speaking guide such as Steve, David, or Andrew. Visit Harry Potter filming locations including King’s Cross, Grimmauld Place, the Leaky Cauldron, Gringotts Bank, and the Ministry of Magic route. Hotel pickup, drop-off, commentary, and water are included.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Andrew, was fabulous. Not only did he know his Harry Potter stuff he also gave us quite the tour and shared his knowledge of the history of London. He was very pleasant and personable. If I ever get back to London I would seek him out as a tour guide. Thank you Andrew for a great morning!!!”

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13.Private Tour: Giant’s Causeway, Norman Castles, and Game of Thrones Film Locations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast in a private Mercedes V Class or S Class with a driver-guide such as Ricky, James, JJ, or Kieron. See Giant’s Causeway, Carrickfergus and Dunluce Castles, Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the Dark Hedges. The flexible schedule lets you adjust stops, lunch, and sightseeing for your group.

“We loved this tour! Our guide Ryan was fun, interesting, and really helpful; I particularly appreciated his care and concern for my father who was having knee trouble. You could tell Ryan was proud to share his country and hometown through the enthusiastic way he told stories and how he wanted to share various points along the way. We had a great day with various scenic viewpoints you can't access if you are on a big bus tour. Our vehicle was nice, clean, and comfortable. We were on a cruise ship with unusual port times (1:00pm to 10:00pm), and he adapted our itinerary to our preferences and point of interest…”

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14.Top 30 Sights Tour and Sherlock Holmes Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · from $91

Spend four fast-moving hours with an English-speaking guide such as Will, Nick, or Benjamin, seeing London’s major landmarks on foot before visiting the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Expect palace gates, royal ceremony details, Westminster sights, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and a self-guided museum visit. Small groups are capped at 10.

“Tour was amazing, super interesting and would always recommend.”

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15.Sherlock Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · from $47

At Doyle’s Opticians in Shepherd’s Bush, you’ll enter The Network, Mycroft Holmes’s covert training base, and tackle a 100-minute Sherlock case for teams of 2 to 6. Expect BBC sets, cast recordings from Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott, and Mark Gatiss, timed puzzles, and a scorecard covering logic, observation, and deduction.

“Loved the inclusion of the videos from the actual actors of Sherlock to set the scene - the room settings were brilliant. The puzzles Certainly gave us lots to think about but we were prompted by ‘Stamford’ with extra clues when needed which helped us to progress. Would definitely recommend!!”

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