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Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour

Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans. This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh with the most experienced guides in the city. Started in 2012, the Potter Trail have been doing these tours longer than anyone, and our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians. The unique small group setting means the guide can tailor the tour to your group, interests and questions. You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books, and even learn a spell or two along the way... - See where "Lord Voldemort" is buried - Take a trip down the real life Diagon Alley - Find out which house you would be in at Edinburgh's very own school of magic - Learn who the world’s worst poet was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him ...and much, much more!

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Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(41)

from $28

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(4,571)

from $19

Rosslyn Chapel Wallace Monument and Dunfermline Abbey Tour

Explore the rich history of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh, visiting notable sites steeped in legend. Start at the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, known for its intricate carvings and connections to The Da Vinci Code. Next, witness the imposing Wallace Monument, honoring national hero William Wallace, before heading to Dunfermline Abbey, the final resting place of Robert the Bruce. This 9.5-hour journey, ideal for history enthusiasts and families, combines scenic views with captivating tales told by an experienced guide. Enjoy regular comfort breaks and travel in a modern, air-conditioned coach for a comfortable experience. - Visit Rosslyn Chapel, Wallace Monument, and Dunfermline Abbey - Tour duration: 9.5 hours with a return around 6 PM - Group size up to 37 participants, suitable for ages 7 and up - Includes a knowledgeable driver guide and comfort breaks throughout the journey

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Rosslyn Chapel Wallace Monument and Dunfermline Abbey Tour

9 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(4)

from $73

Special Offer

JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

2 hoursFree Cancellation

The Harry Potter audio tour with an interactive quiz and a graveyard hunt for the names behind the characters! Discover a real-life Diagon Alley, Tom Riddle's grave and the locations where the magical series was penned on this self-guided audio tour of Harry Potter's Edinburgh. Created by a Potter fan who loves trivia, this tour with an optional quiz mode takes you to some of the most magical sites in Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter series. Spend as much or as little time at each stop and explore at your own pace. From the chess pieces that inspired Wizard's Chess to a botched execution that may have created Nearly Headless Nick, and ending where Rowling's handprints are set in stone — this tour gives you a blend of everything magical about the city. Available offline in 9 languages. A full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence — no Unbreakable Vow required.

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(3)

from $8

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story. Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

2 to 3 hours

4.3

(15)

from $12

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide to get everyone into the spooky spirit of things.

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(10,466)

from $26

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,805)

from $28

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course, where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour for a memorable and personalized experience.

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St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(2,159)

from $85

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Enjoy a chance to escape the bustle of modern life as you learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for movies in the “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” series—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too,

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(7,284)

from $62

Explore St. Andrews and the pretty fishing villages of Fife, without the hassle of navigating, on this multi-stop day trip from Edinburgh. All in one day, discover pretty coastal villages before exploring historic St. Andrews. Enjoy free time to explore its castle and cathedral ruins, stroll along the harbor, or soak up the sunshine at your leisure. Afterward, travel through the pretty Lomond Hills en route back to Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(498)

from $79

Discover the best of Edinburgh without the stress of public transit and massive crowds on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your 48-hour pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a panoramic sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, this tour encompasses three route options with dozens of strategically placed stops. Have the added bonus of free entry to royal sights including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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Royal Edinburgh Ticket - Hop-On Hop-Off and Attraction Admissions

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,033)

from $112

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine the magic of Harry Potter with the history of the Scottish borders on this day trip from Edinburgh. Ideal for fans of the world’s favorite wizard, this tour takes care of transportation, leaving you free to admire Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle, a filming location featured in both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. You'll venture beyond the capital's crowds and visit parts of the country that many first-time visitors often overlook.

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(481)

from $75

Go on an adventure around the historic cobbled streets of Edinburgh and discover where the inspiration for the world’s favorite wizarding children’s story came from. See where the secret section is in Madam Pince’s library, and use a portkey to travel instantly to the Old Town for a guided tour around the towering buildings and hidden closes. Take all day to explore the city and see places most other tourists miss in their search for the beginnings of Harry Potter lore.

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A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

from $483

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Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

5.0

(37)

from $131

Per group

Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History

Discover Edinburgh’s treasure trove of Harry Potter-themed locations with ease on this private walking tour. Avoid researching and finding sights independently, and learn stories, secrets, and detail you might otherwise miss with your very own guide by your side. Visit places that fired J.K. Rowling’s rich imagination, explore the real-world version of Diagon Alley, and discover places steeped in Potter lore. Ideal for Potter, fiction, movie, and history fans.

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Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(10)

from $719

Price varies by group size

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(6,252)

from $142

Learn about J.K. Rowling and the origins of the 'Harry Potter' books during a walking tour of Edinburgh. See places that inspired Rowling such as the Balmoral Hotel and University of Edinburgh's Old College; locales that shaped the Dementors and Ministry of Magic; and cafes where Rowling liked to write. Your guide is a 'Harry Potter' fan who shares fascinating details about the wizarding world in Edinburgh.

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JK Rowling’s Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4½hrs

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(215)

from $276

Per group

Special Offer

The Rigorously Researched Edinburgh's Harry Potter Tour

Every Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh will tell you Victoria Street is Diagon Alley and a certain gravestone inspired Voldemort's name. Ours is the one that tells you whether that's actually true. This walk runs on years spent digging into old newspaper archives and J.K. Rowling's own interviews, not on the same script other tours have been repeating for a decade. Every stop gets a straight verdict: verified, disputed, or just a good story that never happened. We call the method behind it The Revelio Bureau. Along the way you'll walk through some corners of the Old Town that genuinely shaped the Harry Potter books, led by a guide who knows the difference between what Rowling actually said and what the internet decided she said somewhere along the way. Worth knowing before you book: these are the real literary inspiration sites, not film locations. Edinburgh is where Rowling wrote, not where the movies were shot. Cameras welcome. Myths not included.

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The Rigorously Researched Edinburgh's Harry Potter Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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$23

$14

Private Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

During this Private Harry Potter Tour of the most famous filming areas of Harry Potter you will enjoy the magic of this saga in Edinburgh. Visit Tom Riddle’s grave at Greyfriars Cemetery and go through the golden hands of J.K. Rowling outside the city hall of Edinburgh. During the tour, your private guide will tell you curiosities of the saga and will explain in detail numerous information about the filming of the films. J.K Rowling has always commented that he was based in Edinburgh for most of the saga. If you are a true fan of this saga, do not hesitate to take this private tour and get involved inseeing the magic of Harry Potter. There are many more places where your private tour guide can help you to explore, even the most emblematic and impressive places of Harry Potter, where you can take the best photos whenever and wherever you want along your private tour.

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Private Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $338

Price varies by group size

Loch Ness, Glencoe, the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,530)

from $80

Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Swap the usual sightseeing tours for the chance to discover the palaces and castles of the "Outlander" TV series on this tour from Edinburgh. Visit some of the sites that starred in the fictional Jacobite saga, including Linlithgow Palace, the setting of Wentworth Prison; and Culross, the setting of Claire’s herb garden. Throughout the tour enjoy guide commentary with fun behind-the-scenes stories about the show.

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Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(504)

from $85

Make exploring beyond Edinburgh city limits easy—and see the best of the Scottish Highlands, all in one day—on this comprehensive day tour. Begin with a scenic drive from Edinburgh to the fabled Loch Ness; upgrade to cruise the lake and look out for Nessie. Then, continue to other highlights including Glen Coe and Fort Augustus, admiring additional attractions from Stirling Castle to Ben Nevis along the route.

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1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(4,447)

from $90

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in Scottish nature and culture—and make exploring beyond Edinburgh city limits easy—on this three-in-one, full-day tour. Begin at a top-rated distillery, where you can upgrade to join a tour and enjoy a dram or two. Next, discover Loch Lomond: the jewel of Trossachs National Park. Finally, venture to the storied Stirling Castle (entry own expense) to hear the story of the real "Braveheart," before returning to Edinburgh.

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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(177)

from $77

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