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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide!
This small-group walking tour is perfect for people who want a more personalised in-depth Potter themed tour of the city.
We’ll meet at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, and the first stop of the tour is at the historic Waverley Train Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College – a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations.
We continue through the atmospheric old streets of the Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle’s Grave and a shop that inspired Diagon Alley on Victoria Street. We’ll also pass by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter!
We conclude our tour near the city’s most famous landmark, beautiful Edinburgh Castle!
This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter!
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See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
2-hour walking tour with a small group
Kids can join for free!
Fun local guide!
Food & Drinks
Hotel pickup / drop-off
Departure Point
122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.
Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile! 15 minutes
Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
10 minutes
New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world. 10 minutes
South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!
10 minutes
Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks. 20 minutes
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world - this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters. 20 minutes
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.
10 minutes
Victoria street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley! 15 minutes
Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community. 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
yvonnecM9664EH
03 Nov 2024
Great enthusiastic guide Benjamin, nice places seen with explanation inspiration J.K. Rowling supported with images from ipad. See the city with more!
645bradleyc
02 Nov 2024
Fun tour. Lots of interesting information about JK Rowling and Harry Potter series.
The kids (6&9) enjoyed it a lot.
We walked about 3km at a very manageable pace.
mansiakruwala
30 Oct 2024
Great walking tour with lots of information about Harry Potter! Our tour guide was awesome too! We got to see so many cool places where scenes of the film were inspired by! Victoria street which is inspiration for Diagon Alley was so fun!
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