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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Harry Potter walking tour group at Victoria Street, Edinburgh.
Gate to Greyfriars Kirkyard on Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour, Edinburgh.
Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour
Potterrow Port in Edinburgh during Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking 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.

    • 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, United States, Switzerland and over 10 countries have loved this experience
    Anh Phuong Pham

    Anh

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    Even a fun activity for couples who likes Harry Potter too !!
    Michaela Gasparova

    Michaela

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    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!
    Juliane Hansen

    Juliane

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    Jan, 2025

    The Tour guide was really nice! (04.01.25)
    Cindy Polanco

    Cindy

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    Jan, 2025

    Everything was good! Exceptional Guide!
    Devos Patricia

    Devos

    5/5

    Oct, 2024

    The enthousiasm of our guide Monique was awesome. We just enjoyed every minute of this tour !! Strongly recommended.
  • 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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