Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided GPS Walking Audio Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland

2 to 4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
Offline GPS-enabled route map
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)

Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Covenanters' Memorial
94 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, UK
Start at the Covenanters’ Memorial, 94 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, United Kingdom, with the circular stone plinth on your right along the cobblestones. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated and nearby staff won’t have tour info. Audio starts automatically—check your email or text for setup.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

04/23/2026 - 04/26/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
04/27/2026 - 04/04/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Itinerary

Victoria Street

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Scotland

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Elephant House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cowgate

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Kirk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thomas Riddell's Grave

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

George Heriot's School

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Scotland

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

McEwan Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pleasance Dome

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Medicine Coffee Co

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

High Street (Pass By)

Royal Mile

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh City Chambers

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Real Mary King's Close (Pass By)

St Giles' Cathedral

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heart of Midlothian

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deacon Brodie's Tavern

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writers' Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tolbooth Kirk

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Scotch Whisky Experience (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). - Download the separate tour app by Action - Enter the password sent by email and text. - MUST download the tour while in strong wifi or cellular. - Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. - If there is just one tour, launch it. - If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.

Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
For the best experience, bring headphones or earbuds for your walking tour.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate