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Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter

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If you loved Harry Potter, then you want a tour of JK Rowling’s home to be as unforgettable as reading the books for the first time. You want to fill that crushing emptiness closing the Deathly Hallows left. You have one chance to make it good & you want the best. 「 I wrote this tour for you 」 » All the inspirations for Harry Potter in Edinburgh & much of the rest of the world too. » Rowling’s life living across Europe & how this impacted the books. » What we can learn from how Rowling overcame hardship.  » How do you write like JK Rowling? Lots & lots of practice & a little reflection mostly, but you could come on this tour anyway & I'll attempt to illuminate an inch further. » Lunch in a Harry Potter cafe with practicals: Divination, Charms, Potter games; quill writing or song-smithing. ① ticket passages a group of up to 6 Potterheads & squibs. It’s been popular amongst generous parents seeking an entirely forgettable rite of passage; passionate fans & teachers, for thoroughness.
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  • Flexibility: message me why the books are important to you, your preferred start time & duration
  • This is a private tour for you, your friends & family exclusively
  • To book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour
  • Wandwork
  • Gives you a general overview of the Old Town, should be done on day 1 of your visit
  • Kingdom of the Scots exhibition
  • Old Parliament Hall
  • Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me
  • £15pp for lunch, where Rowling wrote ‘great parts’ of the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Nevertheless eat Breakfast. It’s a long walk, BREAKFAST IS KING
  • Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many "tributes"
  • Movie lovers who haven’t read the books. Read the books already. Book my 4¼ hr tour or Potter Trail
Departure Point

Wellington, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, UK Default meeting point: Statue of the Duke of Wellington on his horse. On the end of Princes Street, opposite the Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower, besides the Apple store, outside: HM General Register House, 2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY

Departure Point

Waverley Railway Station, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, UK If you’re worried about missing your train, ‘EVANESCO WORRY!’, I can take you there. But you might prefer to wander the Royal Mile for an evening meal first.

Departure Point

2 Viewcraig Gardens, Edinburgh EH8 9UL, UK NCP CAR PARK: I have a code which reduces the cost from £27 to £10 for 24 hrs. You could have breakfast in JK’s ‘Levels’ across the road (opens: 08:30 AM). If this is your plan PLEASE MESSAGE ME after booking.

I can pick you up at Old Town accommodation & adapt my route if you’re jet-lagged & need maximum time to eat breakfast, but story-wise it’s optimum to meet me at the regular tour start point: opposite the Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower, besides the statue of the Duke of Wellington.

Please message me to change the tour commencement time after booking; it can start later but rarely earlier

Traveler pickup
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, UK
  • St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2, UK
Return Details

253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK The tour ENDS at City Chambers, opposite St Giles Cathedral & the Octagonal Mercat cross, besides Mary Kings Close. 5 minutes walk uphill to the Castle, 4 minutes down steps to Waverley station. If you’re worried about missing your train, ‘EVANESCO WORRY!’, I can take you there.

Return Details

Waverley Railway Station, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, UK If you’re worried about missing your train, ‘EVANESCO WORRY!’, I can take you there. But you might prefer to wander the Royal Mile for an evening meal first.

Return Details

Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UK For those seeking a talisman, I can return you to the heart of wizarding commerce in Edinburgh, essentially our ‘Diagon’.

  • Duke of Wellington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    My preferred start point, is opposite the Balmoral Hotel, with its big clock tower, betwixt the Apple store & the statue of the Duke of Wellington on his beloved horse Copenhagen
    10 minutes
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    An 8-hour tour of locations connected to JK Rowling & the writing of her beloved Harry Potter. Harry's saga is more than a million words & has sold more than ½ billion books. You don't need an 8-hour 'Harry Potter tour', but Harry deserves it.
    385 minutes
  • 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UK
    Late lunch! If it's open. Around £15 per person will be required. If it's closed we'll go elsewhere. This is optional, the tour can be done without lunch, you could bring a packed lunch or buy sandwiches en-route to eat on the go. But this would omit the seated lunch activities.
    40 minutes
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Part of Edinburgh's world heritage site and Edinburgh's most visited cemetery, I wonder why?
    45 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please review » EXCLUSIONS ✕
  • There is a good amount of steps. People say it is a good workout. Wear comfortable waterproof shoes
  • It can be very cold, bring a hat & gloves & check the weather for rain
  • 8 hours is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!
  • For an all-day private tour the price is relatively keen, ½ of some. Lunch, maybe a tip, are MOST appreciated.
  • At least 1 person needs to have read all the books, or your Wizard will despair
  • To book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
rockinrobynr
02 Jul 2023
Sam took us through the nooks and crannies of Edinburgh and Rowling’s life and writing process. He was very conversational, patient, and enthusiastic! Our 11 and 15 year olds had a great time!
Tara Z
02 May 2023
Sam is simply the best. We did the full 8-hour tour, and it was very inexpensive, and he provided value beyond what I hoped. In the months leading up to our tour, Sam offered guidance for what to see and do on our own in Edinburgh, and we were able to plan a weeklong trip that was perfect. We were traveling around New Year's, so a lot of things were closed, and he researched the city and found everything that would be open and sent me more recommendations than we even had time for. It was wonderful. Then the actual tour itself! It start with Sam sorting us into houses, and it ended with a House Cup championship. I felt like we saw everything there was to see in Edinburgh. Sam took us to a museum where we were able to use some nifty little stools to rest our feet and we walked all over the city. We saw things that I've never seen or heard of before from any other tour company. He knows ALLLLLLLL the sights and nooks and crannies. Because we had a private tour, we were able to ask questions and Sam guided us through the city in a way we've never experienced before. We ate lunch together at the restaurant where JK wrote the first book, and we had a wizard duel at Tom Riddle's grave. It was just such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Sam's tour to any Harry Potter enthusiast. We're super fans, despite the recent controversy, and we wanted to know everything. We left the tour feeling like we had done that. It was just so so so so good. If you have the stamina for an all day tour, definitely go for the 8 hour option. If you're not so sure about the time, go for a shorter one. But definitely go with Sam. He's by far the best in the city.
Tazrin R
03 Jan 2023
Awful Guide cancelled last minute. Sam started writing us a whatsaap message which seemed like an apology and some form of compensation but then decided to delete it within minutes. Does this man have no conscience ? No response to our review, Tripadvisor has done nothing about his accusations and mis selling. You ruined our anniversary we had no plans!!! Have some courtesy to atleast apologies for your behaviour
This tour in Scotland is organized by The Potter Tour

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