Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Edinburgh, Scotland
+3
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
·
Overview
Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard—and discover insider sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this Harry Potter–themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, stroll the city's winding streets, and spot the mysterious alleys and atmospheric landmarks that inspired the wizarding world.
- A family-friendly expereince suited to adults and kids alike
- Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city's atmosphere
- Stroll past top attractions such as the Edinburgh Castle
- Learn insider facts and stories from your guide along the way
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- William Chambers Monument45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH8 9BL, UK
William Chambers Monument 45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF. It just next to the National Museum Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag.
End point
- Royal MileEdinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
Itinerary
Your magical tour begins by the William Chambers Monument, located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Greet your guide and immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.
Wander through the historic streets of Scotland’s capital, listening to Harry Potter trivia, insider gossip, and the stories behind the making of the movies.
At Castlehill, see the graveyard home that's the final resting place of "He Who Shall Not Be Named," and marvel at the original Diagon Alley facade. Wander down the Royal Mile, head into the bustling shopping district of Princes Street, and admire the Gothic grandeur of Edinburgh Castle.
After several hours of exploring, your tour concludes on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Wander through the historic streets of Scotland’s capital, listening to Harry Potter trivia, insider gossip, and the stories behind the making of the movies.
At Castlehill, see the graveyard home that's the final resting place of "He Who Shall Not Be Named," and marvel at the original Diagon Alley facade. Wander down the Royal Mile, head into the bustling shopping district of Princes Street, and admire the Gothic grandeur of Edinburgh Castle.
After several hours of exploring, your tour concludes on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- There is approximately 1.5 miles walking, at an easy pace
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, although there are many hills
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 4,541 reviews
Sort by: Most insightful
Alyssa_R, Aug 2026
Roger gave an amazing experience! He was engaging and told facts and stories not just about Harry Potter but about the city history as well. He also did a Harry Potter quiz and split everyone up into houses and we competed against each other! Highly recommend!
Helen_W, Aug 2026
Really interesting with a lot of interesting facts about the whole story about different characters and the history of the development of Harry Potter
christina_c, Aug 2026
Harrison was our English guide. He was fun and entertaining with great stories. Bring a raincoat and water bottle. We didn’t stop anywhere to use the toilet during the walk.
KellyErin_K, Jul 2026
Frank was great! And even though we did part of it in a rain storm, he made it so much fun! I loved how we were put into houses and had to "compete".
Rebecca_L, Jul 2026
This was a fun tour for serious Harry Potter fans who can’t get enough of HP and Rowling lore. It doesn’t quite feel like you’ve been transported to Hogwarts, but you’ll learn interesting facts about how the series was written.
Alanna_M, Jul 2026
Jenny was wonderful and so knowledgeable. She made the experience fun, whimsical and educational. As a big fan of Harry Potter, she taught me a deeper level while showing the locations around Edinburgh. As a solo traveller, she made me feel comfortable during the experience. Thanks Jenny!!
Piret_P, Jul 2026
Our group enjoyed this tour very much, Malek was the best guide - excellent knowledge, presentation and communication! Best guide ever!
JENNIFER_A, Jul 2026
Wonderful way to learn about Edinburgh and its famous author! Our guide was excellent and we enjoyed her tremendously
!
Adam_H, Jul 2026
It was all fun and games with the quiz and i enjoyed the bit of trivia and awe inspiring sites. Great time.
OleFredrik_H, Jul 2026
They get to know about edinburgh abd harry potter. It was very nice tour. Very nice guide. I LIKED IT VERY MUCH
Karen_G, Jul 2026
Frank was a lot of fun. I learned a lot and not only Harry Potter, but also Edinburgh. I would recommend this tour and Frank.
MaryAnne_P, Jul 2026
Great for Potterphiles and a nice introduction to Edinburgh city center. We went as a family and had a great time. Our guide Harrison was engaging. Really helpful with giving the
Tips on more of Edinburgh. We enjoyed getting sorted via the sorting hats and having trivia questions throughout the tour. You could really tell the hard core Potter fans from the rest!
Cynthia_G, Jul 2026
Great fun. Knowledgeable guide. Harrison was well versed in potter trivia and made the day fun with a house competition.
Jill_G, Jul 2026
Robbie was great we loved hearing all the backstory of Harry Potter , fab tour would definitely recommend.
Lesly_G, Jul 2026
We booked as a Harry Potter tour but also got lots of valuable information about Edinburgh! Tour guide was great - would highly recommend.
Amanda_W, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Kieran was an extraordinary leader of this magical tour! He navigated our group through the busy streets of Edinburgh with ease, charm, and clarity. His joy, humor and knowledge made for an enchanting tour. I wish we’d taken this tour earlier in our trip as it was full of history and information.
While the tour is long, there are many punctuated stops, so it does not feel laborious; and Kieran was so entertaining and genuine that it flew by. Highly recommend! Great for all ages!
Dennis_M, Jul 2026
A pleasant easy walking tour. It’s not just about Harry Potter, but Kieran included the background of JK Rawlings and the history of Edinburgh. Be ready for some trivia and fun competition.
Claudia_S, Jul 2026
We absolutely enjoyed this tour with our children as well as answering a few of the quiz questions. Our tour guide Robbie was very entertaining, even theatrical, and provided lots of interesting background knowledge.
David_K, Jul 2026
It was okay. Seemed a bit disorganized and the tour guide wasn't a native English speaker for an English language tour. While he did okay. There were times it was challenging to understand. It was challenging to hear at times.
Robyn_B, Jul 2026
Kieran was lovely, knowledgable, and wonderful with kids! Highly recommend! The quizzes were very fun too!
Renell_F, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour. Josh was our tour guide and he was amazing. Although there was a lot of walking we barely noticed how far we had gone by the end of the two hours. We stopped to hear rich history which brought JK Rowling’s background and the Harry Potter books to life. Even if you didn’t know much about the books or movies by the end you saw amazing landmarks and history of Edinburgh. I highly recommend this tour.
Luca_B, Jul 2026
This was a fantastic tour and a must for any Harry Potter fan visiting Edinburgh.
Our guide was excellent—engaging, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories that brought both the city and the books to life. Although the Harry Potter films were not actually filmed in Edinburgh, it was fascinating to learn how much of the wizarding world was inspired by J.K. Rowling’s time living and writing here.
We visited several places connected to the books, including Greyfriars Kirkyard, where many believe Rowling found inspiration for some character names, and Victoria Street, the colorful street widely thought to have inspired Diagon Alley. We also saw other locations where Rowling spent time writing and learned how different parts of Edinburgh may have influenced the world of Harry Potter.
The tour was fun, informative, and a great mix of literary history and local history. Even if you’re already a Harry Potter fan, you’ll come away with plenty of new stories and insights. Highly recommended!
Victoria_D, Jul 2026
Kieran was an excellent guide. He somehow reached everyone with so much fun info about Harry Potter and his creation. He appealed to kids, adults, and Harry Potter enthusiasts! Great tour!!!
Tracey_B, Jul 2026
Goes through the locations around Edinburgh that JK Rowling took inspiration from, plus some other wonderful facts regarding the city. We initially thought it was film locations but weren’t disappointed by the guide and their knowledge. Kieran was our guide and he was great. Also had so much fun with the Harry Potter trivia and getting sorted into teams.
KATARINA_M, Jul 2026
Jenny was a great host, knew a lot about the books, JK Rowling's life and Edinburgh. However, we noticed that we zigzaged a bit and think the route could be more "round". Otjerwise, a good experience.
Phillip_R, Jul 2026
This was our favorite tour we went on in Edinburgh. Everyone on our tour enjoyed it regardless of age or background. It ties real historical facts to how some characters and/or situation from the Harry Potter movies. Our guide also make a game involving all 4 HP Houses, it added to the fun and made everything more interesting.
Rebecca_B, Jul 2026
Robbie was a great tour guide and gave a great tour!!
It was awesome seeing Edinburgh in the lense of the Wizarding World
Patricia_B, Jul 2026
Kieran was fantastic! He made the tour super fun, put each of us into one of the houses at Hogwarts and created a little competition. So fun (even though it was raining/cold)! Highly recommend a tour with Kieran.
jeannette_t, Jul 2026
Great experience!! Would definitely do it again, and highly recommend
Guide was awesome, knew his stuff and fun guide!!
Laurel_L, Jul 2026
My family of 5 had so much fun on this tour. My 3 sons aged 17, 19 and 22, were not very excited to be going on a “Harry Potter tour”. Although they loved the books and movies when they were younger, they thought they were “too old” to do this tour and they were grumbling about it all the way to the meeting point. However, once it got started, they loved it! Robbie was fantastic! He made the tour so fun and interactive. There is a lot of great information about Edinburgh and the “Triwizard tournament” was a blast!
From $19.20
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour
4,541
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$19.20
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland
- John Knox House Tours & Tickets
- Arthur's Seat Tours & Tickets
- Rosslyn Castle (Roslin Castle) Tours & Tickets
- Grassmarket Tours & Tickets
- Scott Monument Tours & Tickets
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tours & Tickets
- Princes Street Tours & Tickets
- Linlithgow Palace Tours & Tickets
- Palace of Holyroodhouse Tours & Tickets
- Stockbridge Market Tours & Tickets
- Museum of Edinburgh (Huntly House) Tours & Tickets
- Blackness Castle Tours & Tickets
- Royal Mile Tours & Tickets
- Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tickets
- Falkland Palace and Garden Tours & Tickets
- Scottish National Gallery Tours & Tickets
- St. Andrews Castle Tours & Tickets