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Day Tour: Hogwarts Express and Scenic Highlands from Inverness

Hogwarts Express crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on scenic Highlands day tour from Inverness.
Steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scottish Highlands during a day tour from Inverness.
Hogwarts Express crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on scenic Highlands day tour from Inverness.
Hogwarts Express crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on scenic Highlands day tour from Inverness.

Duration

12 hrs 45 mins

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Take in gorgeous views of the Scottish Highlands made famous by the Harry Potter films as you ride on a Jacobite steam train with a professional guide.

    • Give your inner Potterhead a treat as you explore the Scottish Highlands with this tour, accompanied by a guide.

    • Hop on the Jacobite steam train and feel like you are on your way to Hogwarts, making your way around the West Coast and Loch Ness.

    • View stunning beaches, majestic ancient ruins, and a hidden waterfall along the way.

    • Fun fact: Many scenes from the Harry Potter movies were shot in Fort William and Glenfinnan in the Lochaber area in the Scottish Highlands.

    • Jacobite steam train ride

    • Scottish guide

    • Facilities: Free WiFi

    • Downloadable audio guides in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, & Spanish

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • The Magical Highlands of Scotland

    In the midst of lochs and mountains, the Scottish Highlands provide magnificent, natural beauty. Every square inch of the Scottish Highlands appears to have the promise of adventure and intrigue, from searching for the Loch Ness Monster to climbing Ben Nevis to simply relaxing on one of the area's magnificent, tropical-style beaches. The Highlands have a treat in store whether you feel more at home in the large city or out in the limitless countryside.

    On this tour, you will get to see exactly why the Scottish Highlands are highly regarded as a tourist destination as you set off on a Jacobite steam rain accompanied by a professional guide. The mesmerizing views are nothing short of what you would see in a Harry Potter movie, complete with ancient ruins, picturesque beaches, and also a hidden waterfall. On your journey, you will also make your way around the famed Loch Ness as well as the picture-perfect West Coast.

    • Loch Ness

    • Commando Memorial & Ben Nevis

    • Glenfinnan

    • Mallaig

    • Jacobite Steam Train

    • Fort Augustus

  • Important Information

    • Participants aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    • Please carry a valid passport or ID.

    • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated if the passenger is accompanied by someone who can help them board and exit.

    • The downloadable audio guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, & Spanish

    Restrictions

    • This experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under.

    Timings

    • Daily: 7:30am to 8pm (boarding at 7:15am)
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Students must bring a valid student ID.

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

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at 19 Union St.

    • Address: 19 Union St, Inverness IV1 1QA, UK.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Union Street (Stop A). It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board bus 14 to get you there.

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