Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland

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5+ bookings last month.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)

Live Guide
Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK
All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!

End point

Edinburgh City Chambers
253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK
The tour finishes at City Chambers, near Edinburgh's Old Town Centre.

Operating hours

09/06/2022 - 05/11/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

The Elephant House (Pass By)

Greyfriars

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thomas Riddell's Grave

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

William McGonagall Tombstone (Pass By)

George Heriot's School (Pass By)

Edinburgh Castle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Victoria Street (Pass By)

Museum CONTEXT

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Terrace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New College, The University of Edinburgh

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel (Pass By)

Edinburgh City Chambers (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Check the "Before You Go" Section of your booking and Tickets and download Pandemic Tours App
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 14 reviews

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Sarah_B, Apr 2026

It was well laid out. I could have bought only one instead of one per person. We were able to start and stop as the group needed.

Loved going at my own pace!

Melissa_B, Oct 2025

Loved the fact that I could take this tour at my own pace, gave me time to get a coffee when I wanted and look in shops. Two small complaints-the order seems a little chaotic definitely some back and forth whereas it would have been easier to do what’s closer to each other. Second one, if there’s a way to include a map or something at the cemetery-I wasted way too much time trying to find all the stones and still never found all of them. Otherwise I enjoyed it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review — we’re really glad you enjoyed the freedom of exploring at your own pace and taking breaks whenever you wanted. That flexibility is exactly what we want our self-guided tours to offer! We also really appreciate your feedback on the route order and the cemetery stop. You’re absolutely right that a smoother flow and clearer guidance in some tricky locations would make the experience even better. We’re currently working on refining our maps and directions, and comments like yours help us improve for future travelers. It’s wonderful to hear you still enjoyed the tour overall, and we hope you’ll give our updated version a try in the future. Thanks again for choosing us to explore Edinburgh! Best wishes,

So-so

Tina_M, Jan 2025

It was difficult to get into and slightly difficult to navigate. I believe the app and actual tour need adjusted

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Tina, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you had a challenging experience with navigation on our Edinburgh Harry Potter tour. We're constantly working to enhance our app's usability and content. Your insights are invaluable, and we will consider them seriously to improve the experience. We hope to provide you with a smoother journey next time!

All encompassing your with a great guide!

jakob_m, Sep 2024

Fantastic tour covering all of the city! Saw everything I wanted and more, but the best part was our tour guide, Adam! He is funny, enthusiastic, and he made the whole thing exciting! One of the best tours I’ve been on in the UK and Adam was a huge part of that!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Jakob, Thank you for your fantastic review! I’m delighted you had such a great time exploring Edinburgh and that Adam made your experience so memorable. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering exciting and immersive tours. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best wishes,

Don't do out of order

Janet_B, Sep 2024

This tour takes you to all the wonderful Harry Potter inspired spots. It has a brief summary at each location followed by directions to the next. However, I would definitely recommend starting at point one as that is where the directions are written from. We tried to do a few out of order and it was very difficult finding certain spots due to the spotty GPS thru Edinburgh. Also the Elephant Shop was under construction and they had a temporary one on Victoria Street. We were not able to go in because it had 45min wait. The tour itself was informative and could be stop and started if you want to go into a shop or spot along the way.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Janet, thanks for sharing your experience. Following the tour in sequence definitely provides the best experience as it's designed to tell a story and navigate efficiently. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the magical spots!

One step short of greatness

Dennis_S, Aug 2024

Looked like it would be fun but could not access the audio without WiFi. I probably missed a step and welcome advice so we can still use the tour

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Dennis, we’re sorry to hear you had trouble accessing the audio. Our tours are designed to work offline, so you shouldn’t need WiFi. It sounds like there may have been a misunderstanding in the setup process. Please contact our support team, and we'd be happy to guide you through accessing your tour properly so you can enjoy it to the fullest!

Easy tour for a HP fan!

Emma_B, May 2023

Overall a thorough tour with some very interesting information! Easy to follow and an easy path. Some parts need updating though - a couple points of interest have shut down or aren’t there anymore.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your magical words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our tour, but your wand point towards vanished spots has caught us off guard like a rogue Bludger. We deeply regret the oversight and I want to assure you we're on this faster than a Firebolt! I've already sent your words by Owl Post to our enchanting guide, Jule. She's just as eager as I am to make these necessary updates and restore the magic. Your feedback is the Lumos in our dark corners. We're now on a mission to seek that elusive 5th star, almost as exciting as the quest for the Deathly Hallows! We hope you'll rejoin us in our updated magical journey. Until then, may your wand stay ever ready!

My daughter & I used the...

Heidi_F, May 2023

My daughter & I used the walking tour. Thought it was great. Nice to go at our own pace. We thought the graveyard was a highlight as we saw a lot of names used in the books

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello there, We're doing a happy dance here at Pandemic Tours (and we're pretty sure we saw a couple of broomsticks join in)! 🕺💃🧹 We're thrilled that you and your daughter had such a magical time on Jule's Harry Potter tour. Isn't it amazing to walk among the namesakes of the wizarding world characters? It's like finding a secret Marauder's Map hidden in plain sight! Speaking of the graveyard, we've tried to get Nearly Headless Nick to host that part of the tour, but he's always tied up with some Headless Hunt event. So, we're glad you enjoyed it anyway! Thank you for your fantastic review and for giving us the highest honour of five shiny stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Here's to many more magical adventures!

Harry Potter tour at your speed

MaryBelle_M, May 2023

Very cool tour, guided by your phone! Allows you to see all of the cool Harry Potter landmarks in Edinburgh AT YOUR OWN PACE, which was perfect for us. It allowed us to go slow, take a lot of pics, and stop for snacks and drinks along the way. We made a whole day of it!

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi MaryBelle_M, Wow, your review is more uplifting than a well-cast Wingardium Leviosa! 🌟 We're chuffed you enjoyed the Harry Potter tour. Jule, our tour wizard, is beaming brighter than Lumos at your kind words. Sounds like you've mastered the art of tour-taking: slow pace, plenty of photos, and lots of snack breaks. A truly magical strategy! Thanks for choosing our tour for your adventure in Edinburgh! Remember, for your next self-guided escapade, we're just a 'swish and flick' away! Best regards,