Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

4.7

based on 354 reviews

| Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reviews Summary

Highly enjoyable and informative, especially for Harry Potter fans. Many reviewers highlighted the fun and engaging nature of the tour, with some mentioning it as a great way to start a trip in Edinburgh.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

4 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
2-hour walking tour with a small group
Tickets for Edinburgh Castle
Fun local guide!

Food & Drinks
Hotel pickup / drop-off

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle!

Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to...

Duration 4 Hours
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Royal Mile
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!
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Edinburgh Waverley Station
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

New Town

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.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

University of Edinburgh

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!

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Edinburgh Old Town

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.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Greyfriars

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.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Edinburgh Castle

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.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Victoria Street

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!

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Edinburgh City Chambers

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.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Edinburgh Castle

After the tour, you’ll be given your Edinburgh Castle tickets to explore its stunning architecture, the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and the National War Museum. Enjoy breathtaking city views from the castle's vantage points at your own pace.