Edinburgh Harry Potter Tour

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Duration: 2 hours
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Experience Highlights

Would you like to immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter whilst exploring the charming streets of Edinburgh? Join this two-hour walking tour, where a professional guide and fan of the series will take you to the spots that inspired J.K. Rowling. You’ll discover winding streets and mysterious alleyways that brought iconic locations in the books and films to life.

The tour usually starts at the entrance to the National Museum, next to the William Chambers monument on Chambers Street

As well as delving into the world of Harry Potter, you’ll be able to admire the city’s most important landmarks, such as the Royal Mile, the majestic Edinburgh Castle and the bustling Princes Street. Listen to fascinating anecdotes, stories and gossip about how this city influenced the creation of one of the most popular literary franchises of all time.

Take part in a fun audiovisual quiz to test your knowledge, find out which Hogwarts house you belong to, and whether you’re a wizard, a Muggle or a Squib. Get ready to feel the magic around every corner!

  • Explore the places that inspired J.K. Rowling on this two-hour walking tour of Edinburgh
  • Visit the cemetery on Castlehill, the final resting placeof ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’
  • See the spot that inspired Diagon Alley
  • Discover where the author wrote the books
  • Visit iconic landmarks such as the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
  • Take part in an interactive Harry Potter quiz and find out which Hogwarts house you belong to

What’s included

  • Harry Potter tour of Edinburgh
  • Tour guide
  • Harry Potter audiovisual quiz

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter with this tour of Edinburgh. Accompanied by a tour guide, you’ll walk through the streets and locations that inspired J.K. Rowling, the author of this famous series. During the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours, you’ll be able to ask the guide any questions that come to mind. This way, all your queries about Harry Potter will be answered. Meet your guide by the William Chambers monument, next to the National Museum.

You’ll be able to visit and see up close some of the original façades and locations that featured in the films. For example, you’ll pass by the original façade of Diagon Alley and walk alongside Castlehill, the cemetery where Voldemort is laid to rest.

What’s more, this tour isn’t just about Harry Potter – you’ll also learn about Edinburgh’s history and culture. To do so, you’ll visit the city’s most important and unmissable landmarks.

Among these is Edinburgh Castle, a fortress perched on a volcanic rock that has been home to great kings and queens since the Middle Ages. You’ll also explore the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s liveliest and most important street, situated right in the heart of the city.

Reviews

4.5
· 466 Reviews
  • G
    G.
    4
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    Good walk to learn a bit more about this amazing saga.
  • T
    T.
    4
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    A very beautiful route, ideal to do with the family and have a good time. Although it can be a bit tiring for some people, I can assure you that it is well worth the effort.
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    V.
    4
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    We expected a bit more but it was fine.
  • F
    F.
    5
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    Beautiful tour, we leave with a gallery full of photos for social media and with new knowledge about the filming of the movies and the architectural style that inspired J. K. Rowling.

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