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A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

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How did JK Rowling craft such brilliant, memorable characters & how did she build such a spell-binding world? Why are Britain’s most beloved novels so dark & troubled? What is Rowling & Harry’s relationship to Edinburgh? ➽ Enter the dim, forbidden section of Madam Pince’s library, break open a stiff dusty book & CRACK! The Portkey will transport you to Edinburgh, where a red-robed wizard will meet you for a winding journey through their cobbled fairy-tale Old Town, festooned with glittering stone palaces & mushroomed with soaring wizard towers; you'll shine a light into JK’s gilded brain. ➽ Long private tours curtail expensive quarantines & banish hassle. 5½ hours gives us the freedom to cover more ground, more Potter inspirations & enter Rowling’s mindsets in rich detail. If you care about Harry Potter I’d love to show you around. ① Ticket reserves a tour for ≤ 8 Potterheads & squibs. Combine this tour with a shop on Edinburgh’s ‘Diagon’ & tea in Mcgonagall’s & it’s a rich day ϟ
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  • To book this tour, or my private 8hr 'Complete Potterhead', please contact Potter Tour
  • Under 16s admission to Edinburgh Castle included. Age 16+ cost £20 per person ☞ NOT included
  • Flexible start: want to start later than 10:10? Cool! Message me after booking
  • Old Parliament Hall
  • All day parking, please contact me
  • Gives an overall introduction to the Old Town so should be done on your first day.
  • Flexibility: message me who’s coming, why the books are important to them, your preferred duration
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Age 16 plus Castle admission, cost £20 per person ☞ NOT included ☜
  • Breakfast. We can pause for sandwiches to be eaten during the tour, but BREAKFAST IS KING
  • Parties where no-one has read the books. Book my 4¼ hour tour or Potter Trail
  • Age 16+ Castle admission, cost £20 per person ☞ NOT included ☜
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 I can pick you up at the railway station if you’re just coming in for the day, I’ll be wearing red robes and if you wear Spectrespecs you’ll likely see Nargyles buzzing around me. Pests.

Departure Point

Viewcraig St, Edinburgh EH8, UK City centre parking for THOSE WITH A CAR: I have a permit 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 at your preferred time & adapt my route if you’re jet-lagged & need maximum time to eat breakfast or lunch. However, 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. 10 am is usually the earliest start, however.

Traveler pickup
  • Viewcraig St, Edinburgh EH8, UK
Return Details

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK At the end of our tour, you will have up to 1½ hours to continue exploring Castle areas where the passage-blocking tour guides are forbidden. Waverley Station is 11 minutes easy walk downhill. Parked your car? 20 minutes walk downhill. Seeking a Potter talisman? Edinburgh's Wizarding Street is 3 min

  • 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
    5 minutes
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    JK Rowling said Edinburgh surely rubbed off on Harry Potter. We'll drink in the scenes & atmospheres that propelled a new world.
    305 minutes
  • Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    A 30-minute tour of Edinburgh Castle. Admission for under 16s is included. £20 per person for everyone else.
    35 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • There is a good amount of steps. People say it is a good workout. Wear comfortable waterproof shoes, gloves & hat; check the weather
  • Includes snacks but 5¾ hours is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!
  • At the end of the tour you will be left at Edinburgh Castle to continue your exploration where guides can't go
  • To book this tour, or my private 8hr 'Complete Potterhead', please contact Potter Tour
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    antonb1
    27 Aug 2022
    Sam possesses a vast amount of knowledge on both Harry Potter and the history and culture of Edinburgh and his enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge in a fun manner. This is not an ordinary touristic tour but a genuine EXPERIENCE you will not forget with a unique individual. Not to be missed.
    132tsr
    24 Oct 2020
    Sam was brilliant! My 9 year old thoroughly enjoyed the tour! She had a great time. I would certainly recommend it
    Rachelpine
    09 Dec 2019
    My complete Potterhead daughter and I attended this Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh as a reward for hard work on her 11+ exams. I cannot say enough about how much time and effort Sam puts into bringing the books to life, and really showing how JK Rowling drew inspiration from the sights, sounds and history of Edinburgh. I found the experience really inspiring and we learned a tremendous amount, not just about Harry Potter but about Edinburgh's history. Highly recommend!
    This tour in Scotland is organized by The Potter Tour

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