JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.8
(547 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join this 2-hour walking tour to explore the magical places that all Harry Potter fans should see in Edinburgh. With your guide, walk the streets that inspired J.K. Rowling and learn about the dark history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.

What's Included

Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Royal Mile (Pass by)

    The tour begins at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile)

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Edinburgh Old Town

    Visit the locations which inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. We'll show you which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls. See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is buried, and learn how Edinburgh’s own dark history of witches and wizards played a role in inspiring Rowling herself.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Victoria Street

    See the street that inspired Diagonally

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Greyfriars Kirk

    Visit the graveyard that inspired several character names, and visit the real Lord Voldemort's grave

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See where J. K. Rowling wrote the final Harry Potter book.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult can join this tour for free
  • We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Harry Potter Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
  • Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group!
  • Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Supplied by Sandemans Tours

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Harry Potter Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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