Harry Potter Origins Tour with Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Edinburgh, Scotland

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Fun local guide!
2-hour walking tour with a small group
See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
Tickets for Edinburgh Castle

Snacks & Drinks (please bring these along with you)
Hotel pickup / drop-off (please make your own way to the start point)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tron Kirk Market
122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.

End point

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Your guide will give tickets and directions to the castle after your Harry Potter tour (they will not join you inside). Your experience ends here after your have explored the castle.

Itinerary

Royal Mile

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Waverley Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Town

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Edinburgh

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh City Chambers

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

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Hazel (aka "Witch Hazel")...

Rebecca_B, Mar 2026

Hazel (aka "Witch Hazel") was fantastic! This was my first tour of the trip and I'm so glad I booked it. Hazel provided a great blend of Edinburgh history with the elements that inspired JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels. I chose the option with the Edinburgh castle tickets and, after the tour, Hazel made sure I knew the right direction to go and gave us some great recommendations for lunch spots in the city. I had a really great time and would definitely recommend this tour as a great introduction to the city for any Harry Potter fans.

Stories about writing hp books, not a film location tour at all.

David_B, Jan 2026

This tour is for people that want a guide to nice stops in Edinburgh and to hear about J.K. Writing the books. Not for anyone looking for film sites, or to meet the characters, etc. Not a trip for kids, better for adults that are serious fans.

A great HP experience

TIM_B, Dec 2025

This is a great behind the scenes history of how Edinburgh contributed to JK Rowling creating Harry Potter. Our tour guide, Kirstie, was phenomenal. She was so knowledgeable and a truly entertaining guide. I’d tour with her again anytime. The tour is fun for kids and adults alike. Highly recommend!

Fun and Informative

Chelsea_L, May 2025

This was a super fun tour that told us the hidden gems of Edinburgh that contributed and inspired the creation of the Harry Potter series! Jack was a great tour guide that wove funny anecdotes into the history of Harry Potter!

Great tour!

Madison_C, Oct 2024

We had such a great experience on the Harry Potter Origins Tour in Edinburgh! Our guide, Benjamin, was fantastic - his enthusiasm and passion for the magical world of Harry Potter truly brought the tour to life. He shared fascinating facts and insider details with such joy and energy. We got to hear lesser-known stories about J.K. Rowling’s inspiration and fun facts about the films. His knowledge and charisma kept us engaged and entertained the whole time. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this tour is an absolute must.