Walking Tours

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Name: Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour
Start: 2025-10-31T10:30:00
End: 2025-10-31T12:30:00
Location: Edinburgh

Two people reenacting a wand duel on the Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh.

Gate to Greyfriars Kirkyard on Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.

Colorful buildings on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, part of the 2-Hour Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour.

Underpass at Potterrow Port, Edinburgh, part of the Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour.

Duration

2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Go on a 2-hour guided tour of Edinburgh's Harry Potter hotspots, featuring unique experiences like a Potter trivia quiz and House sorting.

4.5/5

(31)

Nina

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our tour guide Hazel was absolutely brilliant. She was friendly, funny, energetic and informative.. and of course a big Harry Potter nerd <3 The tour was fun and everything we've hoped for, definitely would recommend and also would go again! Thank you Hazel for a great time! All the best from your first Slovakia people :)

David

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

My tour get was excellent. She had a great sense of humour, and she was very invested in the tour and making sure that we had a great time. I'd definitely take the tour again.

Monika

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was really amazing! I was with my students and we loved the tour. The guide Robert was very knowledgeable, funny and nice:) We loved his style. Definitely recommend!!"

Experience the magic of Harry Potter on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Edinburgh, visiting inspirations behind J.K. Rowling's iconic series.

Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to Tom Riddle's grave – a chilling yet magical sight that brings the books to life.

Engage in a fun-filled audio-visual quiz, test your Potter knowledge, and add points to your Hogwarts House.

Explore the ancient streets of Edinburgh that inspired Diagon Alley, and see J.K. Rowling's golden handprints at the City Chambers.

2-hour Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh

English-speaking guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Nina
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide Hazel was absolutely brilliant. She was friendly, funny, energetic and informative.. and of course a big Harry Potter nerd <3 The tour was fun and everything we've hoped for, definitely would recommend and also would go again! Thank you Hazel for a great time! All the best from your first Slovakia people :)
Monika
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was really amazing! I was with my students and we loved the tour. The guide Robert was very knowledgeable, funny and nice:) We loved his style. Definitely recommend!!"
Kamila
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a great experience! Our guide, Robert, told us so many interesting facts! The trip was something that true fans of HP can't miss!
David
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
My tour get was excellent. She had a great sense of humour, and she was very invested in the tour and making sure that we had a great time. I'd definitely take the tour again.
Valentina
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Benjamin is the best Potterian entertainer in Edinburgh 😍

Stepping into the magic of Harry Potter's Edinburgh

From the moment you set foot on this Harry Potter-themed walking tour, you are transported into J.K. Rowling's magical universe. Your journey commences with an expert English-speaking tour guide sorting you into your Hogwarts House, a lively interaction that sets the tone for the day. As you traverse through Edinburgh's winding streets, you'll be taken to the true gems that inspired the Harry Potter series. Discover the real Grave of Tom Riddle tucked away in the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard, a visit that promises to send a thrilling chill down your spine.

Immerse in Potter trivia and Edinburgh's charm

As you walk, your guide, a fount of Harry Potter trivia, will challenge you with an audio-visual quiz – an engaging way to test your knowledge and earn points for your house. Interspersed with the quiz are fascinating stories about Rowling's writing journey in Edinburgh, such as the fact that she penned her novels in local cafes like The Elephant House. As the tour concludes, you will have experienced the magic that lies in Edinburgh's streets, the very magic that breathed life into the world-renowned series of Harry Potter.

Itinerary

William Chambers Monument

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Potterrow

Victoria Street

Grassmarket

Royal Mile, Edinburgh

253 High St, Edinburgh, UK

Additional information

No Harry Potter film locations are included in this tour as no filming took place in Edinburgh.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.