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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join this 2-hour walking tour to explore the magical places that all Harry Potter fans should see in Edinburgh. With your guide, walk the streets that inspired J.K. Rowling and learn about the dark history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.
Return Details
130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.
Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The tour begins at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Visit the locations which inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. We'll show you which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls.
See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is buried, and learn how Edinburgh’s own dark history of witches and wizards played a role in inspiring Rowling herself. 60 minutes
Victoria street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom See the street that inspired Diagonally 10 minutes
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Visit the graveyard that inspired several character names, and visit the real Lord Voldemort's grave 10 minutes
The Balmoral Spa, Edinburgh, United Kingdom See where J. K. Rowling wrote the final Harry Potter book. 10 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult can join this tour for free
We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Harry Potter Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group!
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
AmieJackson
21 Apr 2023
Tour guide never showed up. Waste of time and money. Never had this experience with Viator. Truly disappointed.
paullX8323AH
13 Apr 2023
Great tour to see some of the places where jk got her ideas and inspiration. The tour guide Amy was clearly a huge fan of Harry Potter and was full of information which made it a great couple of hours .
485anikam
13 Apr 2023
My family and I had the German tour with Harrison from Edinburgh. It was an interactive and lovely tour. we had a lot of fun and us four had a nice time. It was informative about Jk Rowlings life and the making of the Harry Potter series. We definitely recommend this tour
This tour in
Scotland
is organized by
Sandemans New Europe Ltd - Corporate Acc
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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