Top Edinburgh Harry Potter Tours

Enjoy a unique walking tour of Edinburgh that combined Harry Potter, history, city highlights, and hidden gems. Follow your guide around from the National Library of Scotland to the Edinburgh City Chambers. Along the way, learn about the city’s dark history and see sites that inspired J.K. Rowling, along with cafes where she wrote.

This 'Harry Potter' walking tour gets fans closer to spots in Edinburgh that inspired J.K Rowling’s famous books. Walk past key sites that inspired places such as Diagon Alley, and even see the cafes and hotels where the writer wrote her book series. Your guide knows the quickest ways to get around the city on foot to fit more into your time, as well as fun facts about Harry Potter.

Ideal for kids, this walking tour of some of the most important places in Edinburg to do with the writing of Harry Potter takes in the history of Edinburgh and the lore behind one of the most famous wizarding worlds ever created. Learn where inspiration was taken to build the Harry Potter franchise, and see where the original books were written—in local cafes dotted around the city. As well as Harry Potter sites, visit Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars graveyard, and local churches and monuments.

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of Old Town Edinburgh and its must-see highlights. Explore the city streets with our local guide discovering the heart of the city, its culture, history, the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of the Old Town and a recognised World UNESCO Heritage site, and enjoy all the thrilling Harry Potter landmarks. This tour offers one of the most unique and truly memorable visits to the historical heart of Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital offers an incredible mix of historical highlights including castles, churches, Abbeys and remarkable architecture and one of the best museums in the British Isles, The National Museum of Scotland. Visit spellbinding locations and landmarks dotted throughout this Magical Kingdom that will transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry that featured in the Harry Potter films. The tour is narrated by a Wizard who is also an expert local guide and will lead the group on a fascinating walk of discovery.

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city's most magical attraction! And with one of the city's best views! Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and Edinburgh University Old College —a famous old campus that provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street—said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers to learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for the World of Illusions experience - 5 floors filled with tricks and fun things to do!

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the prestigious Palace of Holyrood House to see a slice of Royal life in Scotland! This tour is ideal for Potter fans and history buffs! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, head to historic Waverley Station then to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus that inspired JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for the impressive Palace of Holyrood, the British Monarch's official Scottish residence!

Discover Scotland's rugged beauty with the help of your very own private guide to show you local landmarks and some of the most scenic countryside spots on this "Harry Potter"-themed tour setting off from Edinburgh. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and let your guide plan the itinerary. See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which you'll recognise from the films, Doune Castle, and more.

On this fantastic Harry Potter-inspired walking tour of Edinburgh, you will visit some of the haunts where J. K. Rowling would sip coffee and put pen to paper writing the first Harry Potter books as her baby daughter slept in her pram. Learn about this extraordinary author, see the places she drew inspiration from, and purchase novelties from Potter-themed shops. Your tour takes you through the parts of Edinburgh that may well have inspired J.K. Rowling’s magical world - the cobblestone streets around the Grassmarket, evocative of a certain Diagon Alley. Stop outside Edinburgh City Chambers, where you’ll see J.K. Rowling’s handprints and the McEwan Hall, where she was awarded an honorary degree from the prestigious Edinburgh University. You’ll also wander through the eerie Greyfriars Kirkyard where Rowling may have picked up some of the more famous names in the books - you will see the real Tom Riddle’s grave!

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.

Harry Potter fans—this one’s for you! Discover the places where author J. K. Rowling gained inspiration to write the world-renowned series of books with stops at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s Old Town, and a very important café. Along the way, enjoy entertaining Harry Potter–related commentary, such as stories about the characters and J. K. Rowling’s life in Edinburgh.

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe! Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle with tickets included! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!

Step into the spellbinding world of Harry Potter on a magical walking tour through Edinburgh, the city where J.K. Rowling brought the wizarding world to life. Explore atmospheric streets, hidden corners, and iconic landmarks that inspired Hogwarts and some of the series’ most unforgettable characters. Visit the places where Rowling wrote parts of the Harry Potter books, uncover the real-life origins behind famous names and settings, and wander through Greyfriars Kirkyard to see the grave that inspired Tom Riddle. Along the way, test your wizarding knowledge in an interactive Harry Potter trivia quiz, earn points for your Hogwarts house, and discover whether you’re a pure-blood, Muggle, or Squib. This fun and immersive walking tour is perfect for fans of all ages, combining storytelling, history, and plenty of photo opportunities in one unforgettable Edinburgh experience.

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.

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a group of fellow fans to see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. A great way to meet like-minded people while you’re in Edinburgh :) Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we’ll see Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College, then continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish with a drink in a classic local pub!

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, seeing the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enjoy a spooky interactive experience at the Edinburgh Dungeons! Perfect for families and all Potter fans! Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College–a famous old campus that provided inspiration for Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard to visit Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street–said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city After the tour, enter Edinburgh Dungeons where live actors play out scenes from Scotland’s horrible history!

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.

Step into the spellbinding streets that brought the Wizarding World to life. Follow in J.K. Rowling’s footsteps through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the eerie gravestones of Greyfriars Kirkyard and the café where Harry Potter was born to the secret chambers of the Department of Magic and the cobbled curve of Victoria Street, the real-life Diagon Alley. Along the way, uncover hidden inspirations, magical names, and the city’s enchanted charm, all culminating at The Balmoral, where Rowling penned the final chapter of the saga.

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.

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, learn about and taste incredible whisky with a local expert! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, enjoy free time before heading to a cellar for a whisky tasting with stories and drams from various regions!

Edinburgh is famous for being the birthplace of Harry Potter, but did you know it’s also where many of JK Rowling’s ideas for characters and storylines came from too? Be inspired by the history and architecture of Edinburgh, and learn about the café where Harry Potter was written and the areas of Edinburgh that have deeper connections to the book series than it seems.

A unique photographer tour for fans of the Harry Potter series. Have your photos taken by a professional photographer in some of the most famous locations and backdrops in Edinburgh from the history of the Harry Potter novels. This tour will provide a professional photographer exclusive for your group. They will take you to visit the Harry Potter locations and take your photos in a contemporary style, helping you with poses and postures to return home with amazing portraits to treasure. We specialize in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, and we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.

Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she wrote Harry Potter, JK Rowling had just moved to Edinburgh and was inspired by everything she saw around her. During this 2h private tour, you will follow our storyteller who will tell you more of the behind the scenes of magic. You will learn anecdotes about both Harry Potter and the life of its author while discovering all the hidden spots of Edinburgh - which are strikingly similar to the world described by JK Rowling.​ Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.