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Top 10 London Film & TV Location Tours

London is one of the most popular European cities with film and TV makers. Many are keen to make use of the wide variety of architecture as a backdrop for their productions and shows. From ancient buildings, right up to the modern-day skyscrapers, London has it all.

London film and TV location tours allow you to see ‘behind the scenes’ of your favourite Hollywood films and TV series on location in the capital. They’re great for super fans and those curious to find out more about the inner workings of the TV and film industry. 

So next time you are in London, why not book onto a TV or movie themed tour and see the city from a new angle? Walking tours last around 2-3 hours and cost from as little as £10 per person. Keep reading for our Top 10 London TV and movie tours!

Family-friendly London TV tours

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For fans of Harry Potter, Into The Blue offers tours of film locations around London by foot or by bus that budding Wizards of all ages are sure to enjoy. 

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Another family-friendly walking tour around the capital takes in locations from the recent Paddington Bear TM film series. Tours include a stop at the Paddington Bear TM store with a 10% discount on merchandise.

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The classic musical Mary Poppins still appeals today to young audiences – and the not so young! On this tour you’re definitely in for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time…  

London Film & TV location tours Platform 9 3/4 Harry Potter
The next departure on Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross…
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RomComs set in London

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Fans of the hugely successful British Romantic Comedy ‘Notting Hill’ starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts will love this walking tour of the real-life Notting Hill. Hear about the history of the area and see those iconic locations from the film.

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Follow in the footsteps of Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant (again!) as Bridget Jones attempts to find love, as she makes her way in life. Led by an expert guide, this tour visits locations from all three Bridget Jones films. 

London film & TV locations - Notting Hill Bookshop
The famous Notting Hill Bookshop featured in the film ‘Notting Hill’
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Cult TV in the capital

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Visit ten locations featured in hit BBC TV series Killing Eve on a three-hour walking tour with a professional guide. See the hospital where Eve and Villanelle first meet and learn about behind-the-scenes secrets on the making of the show.

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Detective Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed fictional character to ever have appeared on screen, along with his faithful sidekick Doctor Watson of course! Among the numerous films and tv shows, the BBC ‘s recent Sherlock series has added new twists and gained further fans who will be certain to enjoy the Sherlock Holmes walking tour of London.

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Another cult BBC TV series, Doctor Who, has been running since 1963, kept going by frequent regenerations of the time lord Doctor. Oh and a never-ending supply of weird and scary intergalactic baddies… The Dr Who walking tour lasts around 2.5 hours and focuses on London locations in the show since its 2005 reboot starring Christopher Ecclestone.

London TV & film locations Baker Street Sherlock Holmes
Baker Street – synonymous with Sherlock Holmes, who lived at 221b Baker Street!
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Hollywood movie action comes to London!

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London is home to Wonder Woman, Batman and the Fantastic Four – surprised? Yes, this blogger was too, but it is true. London has featured in a dozen or so Hollywood blockbuster superhero movies so why not join this walking tour to find out more!

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Where would we be in a list of London filming locations without James Bond? The suave British secret agent with a licence to kill has been gracing movie screens since the 1960s. London is 007’s home and spy HQ. Into The Blue offers a 2.5-hour walking tour or 4-hour coach tour with an entertaining expert guide to show you around the top Bond movie locations around the capital. 

Book your place on a London Film & TV Tour

And finally just to mention Into The Blue also offers visits to the Warner Brothers studios by coach from London, including the Harry Potter film stages. 

For more information and easy-shop vouchers online for all TV and film tours in London and around the UK, visit the Into The Blue website here:   https://www.intotheblue.co.uk/excursions/tv-film-tours/

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