8 Best Movie and TV Show Tours in London

London is a movie set in itself. Its Victorian streets, iconic red buses and monuments have served as the backdrop for some of the most famous films and series in history. From the magical alleys of Harry Potter to the intrigues of James Bond, the adventures of Doctor Who and the endearing Paddington Bear, the city offers a unique opportunity to explore it through film and television. Whether you're a film buff or a serious movie buff, these movie and series tours in London will make you feel like you're inside the screen.

If you've always dreamed of receiving your Hogwarts letter, this tour is for you. It takes in the most iconic locations of the saga, such as Diagon Alley (inspired by Leadenhall Market), the entrance to the Ministry of Magic in Westminster or Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station. Some tours include a visit to Warner Bros. Studios, where you can see the original sets. The duration of the city tour is 2.5-3 hours, with prices from £25-£40 per person, while the studio tour can cost between £80 and £100.

Doctor Who fans can't miss this tour of the series' most famous locations. From the iconic blue TARDIS next to Earl's Court Station to the streets where iconic episodes have been filmed, this tour takes you through key locations in the Doctor's history. You'll also visit the exteriors of the Extraterrestrial Intelligence Unit, museums where Daleks have appeared and other recognizable corners of the series. The duration is 2-3 hours, with prices around £20-£30 per person.

If you've ever dreamed of living a 007-style mission, this tour will take you to the most iconic locations of the James Bond saga. Discover the MI6 headquarters, the famous club where Bond plays poker in "Casino Royale" and the subway tunnels featured in "Skyfall". In addition, some versions of the tour include a speedboat experience on the River Thames, just as Bond himself would do in a movie chase. The duration is usually 2-3 hours, with prices from £30-£60, depending on whether the boat experience is included.

If you are a Paddington fan, this tour is perfect for families and lovers of this iconic character. The tour starts at Paddington Station, where you will see the statue of the bear with his suitcase and his famous blue coat. You will also visit the official Paddington store and tour places that appear in the movies, such as Portobello Road and the Browns' house in Windsor Gardens. The duration is 1.5-2 hours, with prices between £15 and £25 per person, ideal to do with children.

From Arthur Conan Doyle 's books to the hit series starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock Holmes has left his mark on London. This tour takes you to 221B Baker Street, home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum, as well as places like Scotland Yard and St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where Watson and Holmes met in the series. You will also visit some of the pubs and alleys that have served as settings in multiple adaptations. The tour lasts approximately 2-2.5 hours, with prices between £20 and £35.

If you can't decide on just one film or series, this tour is perfect. Along the way, you will visit locations from Notting Hill, Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary and Mission Impossible, among others. In addition, you will pass by iconic areas such as Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London, where countless movie scenes have been filmed. The duration of the tour is usually 2.5-3 hours, with prices between £25 and £40 per person.

Although the Peaky Blinders series is mainly set in Birmingham, some key scenes were filmed in London. This tour takes you to discover the alleys and pubs where Tommy Shelby and his gang used to meet, as well as the districts that served as settings for the most iconic scenes of the series. The duration is 2 hours, and the price is around £20-£30 per person.

Exploring London through its films and series is a unique way to get to know the city from another perspective. Whether visiting the magical corners of Harry Potter, following in the footsteps of James Bond or discovering the scenes of Paddington, there is a tour for every type of fan. Which of these tours will be the protagonist of your next trip?