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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

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

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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

(22)

Leon Kreft

Leon

Jul 2025
Verified booking
A really enjoyable experience. Robbie the tour guide catered to all ages in a really friendly, enjoyable and knowledgeable manner. Really made my kids day.
Beate Lutze

Beate

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Our guide Malek was excellent in storytelling. The quizz was funny and the point we've visited were interesting and a good choice
Michaela Gasparova

Michaela

Mar 2025
Verified booking
We appreciate the guide's enthusiasm. Walking tour was perfect, we have possibility to see lot of inspiring places in which J.K. Rowling "worked" during writting HP. The guide was super funny and friendly. Thank you very much!
    • 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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    Guests from Germany, India, Belgium and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    Leon Kreft

    Leon

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    A really enjoyable experience. Robbie the tour guide catered to all ages in a really friendly, enjoyable and knowledgeable manner. Really made my kids day.
    Beate Lutze

    Beate

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide Malek was excellent in storytelling. The quizz was funny and the point we've visited were interesting and a good choice
    Ramachandran Natesan

    Ramachandran

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Sorting into different houses and lot of quizzing was fun. Overall a fun and entertaining session.
    Ellen Franquet

    Ellen

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Dinesh babu

    Dinesh

    May, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
  • 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.

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