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Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

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Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story. Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).
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  • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
  • Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
  • Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • Live Guide
  • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
Departure Point

Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!

Return Details

253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK The tour finishes at City Chambers, near Edinburgh's Old Town Centre.

  • 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UK
    Welcome to the “birthplace of Harry Potter” – You can hardly fail to notice the prominent slogan above the entrance of the Elephant House Café. This is where JK Rowling spent a great deal of time writing the first Harry Potter book in, and even parts of the second and the third.
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    This is the graveyard that can be seen from the back of the Elephant House Café, and it is believed to have inspired the graveyard of Little Hangleton in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Step in with Jule to discover all it's haunted attractions and why is this place so related to the novels J.K. Rowling wrote.
    20 minutes
  • Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh EH1 2AW, UK
    The graves of Thomas Riddell, Esq. and Thomas Riddell, Esq., his son, are probably the most well-visited graves in all of Edinburgh. This is ironic, as we know very little about the actual Riddell family that lies buried here. Discover the story behind this character and more!
    5 minutes
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK
    Discover all headstones from famous (and not so famous) characters of the Harry Potter Sagas that are scattered around all over this amazing graveyard.
    10 minutes
  • Unnamed Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QL, UK
    On the wall to the left of the gates, you can see a black tombstone with the portrait of a man on it. This is William Topaz McGonagall – otherwise known as the worst poet in English-speaking history. Learn why this character is related to a famous Harry Potter Character
  • George Heriot's School, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Learn the history behind one of the buildings that were the inspiration of Hogwarts, the school of wizards, in Harry Potter history.
  • Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Hogwarts is also described as a castle-like school, situated on top of a hill, with a giant lake to one side. Guess what, Edinburgh Castle is just like that! Learn the history behind the castle and its relation with Harry Potter's Hogwarts, another stepping stone of the story and a must-visit of Edinburgh's attractions.
    10 minutes
  • Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
    Diagon Alley in the books is described as a cobblestone street, lined with coloured shopfronts on either side. While strolling about Victoria Street, Jule will tell you all the secrets and similarities between both magical places.
  • Museum CONTEXT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Museum Context is the first Harry Potter Shop that was opened in Edinburgh. This shop is a must-see for Harry Potter fans, with a great photo opportunity on the third floor as an added bonus!
    5 minutes
  • Victoria Ter, Edinburgh EH1, UK
    Enjoy the amazing view of this spot while imagining the whole story of Harry Potter taking place right in front of you.
    5 minutes
  • New College, Mound Pl, Edinburgh EH1 2LX, UK
    This is part of the University of Edinburgh and is where you will find the School of Theology and Divinity. Inside, they have an old library that resembles the one of Hogwarts, and they even have a great hall where students have their meals.
    5 minutes
  • 1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK
    The building with the clock tower across the valley is the Balmoral Hotel, the most expensive hotel in Edinburgh. This is also the place where JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is obviously a big change from her humble beginnings of writing in cafes across the city and really emphasises how much Harry Potter changed her life.
  • Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    On the ground you can see some golden handprints – these are the handprints of people who have won the Edinburgh Award. This is a prize that is given out yearly since 2007 to one person who has made Edinburgh famous around the world or has impacted the city positively in another way. In 2008, the Award went to JK Rowling, as Edinburgh is now known as the birthplace of Harry Potter thanks to her.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Check the "Before You Go" Section of your booking and Tickets and download Pandemic Tours App
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.
    Emma_B
    19 May 2023
    Overall a thorough tour with some very interesting information! Easy to follow and an easy path. Some parts need updating though - a couple points of interest have shut down or aren’t there anymore.
    Heidi_F
    16 May 2023
    My daughter & I used the walking tour. Thought it was great. Nice to go at our own pace. We thought the graveyard was a highlight as we saw a lot of names used in the books
    MaryBelle_M
    10 May 2023
    Very cool tour, guided by your phone! Allows you to see all of the cool Harry Potter landmarks in Edinburgh AT YOUR OWN PACE, which was perfect for us. It allowed us to go slow, take a lot of pics, and stop for snacks and drinks along the way. We made a whole day of it!
    This tour in Edinburgh is organized by Pandemic Tours

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