Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Overview
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4 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Royal Mile
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
Edinburgh Waverley Station
We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
What‘s Included
See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
2-hour walking tour with a small group
Tickets for Edinburgh Castle
Fun local guide!
Food & Drinks
Hotel pickup / drop-off
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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Reviews
349 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun
901rensj,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Kirsty was great. It was like a guided tour and theatre all at once. If you are a Harry Potter fan, this tour definitely is for you. If you’re not a fan, you will also have fun (please ask my dad, who was with me and who hasn’t seen any of the movies or hasn’t read any of the books).
Potter fans dream tour!!
Tavia S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Jackson was magnificent and very knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter and Edinburgh. Highly recommended!!
Kirsty is an outstanding...
Mike D,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kirsty is an outstanding guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and funny…we very much enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend
Muggles beware
Damian O,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant. Paul the guide is absolutely full of encyclopaedic knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience
Must do tour for HP fans
Jett B,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to not only see Edinburgh but also see some great Harry Potter sights! Hats off to Witch Hazel for an incredible experience.
Wonderful and Magical Experience
Harry W,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Hazel was absolutely stunning. She was a load of information that made us feel like we were there with JK Rowling and the creation of Harry Potter. She showed us so many wonderful things that made me feel like I was a part of Harry Potter and how the movie was inspired by so many things in Edinburgh. She also played games throughout to make you think about parts of the movie and she even talked about history of Edinburgh and how it tied into the Harry Potter story. This was one of the best tours I have been on and I highly recommend it. Great job Hazel!!
Was a tour I would do agian
F4962PMadamg,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great tour gave great insight and things behind the scences
Much enjoyed Kristy’s...
YolandaCatalina,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Much enjoyed Kristy’s sense of humor and overall disposition. She gave us some great bits of information as she walked us around and showed us the sights. I have never watched Harry Potter and booked this more so for my family but I still enjoyed it all the same.
Interesting Harry Potter lore
Discover682898,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was fantastic!!!! It was so fun hearing some of the true history of the franchise!
A wonderful whimsical wizardry whirlwind of a tour.
Theresa L,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a delightful experience. I usually go on tours and they are a bit basic history ‘this’ or this is where someone died ‘that’, I wanted a bit of whimsy in a historical location. Our tour guide Jackson did such a good job giving us cool facts, Harry Potter trivia & connecting places to the book & movie. He had us laughing and kept us entertained. 2 hours went by so fast. I also have to appreciate the management team. I ended up 1 minute late (late train & an exhausting steep hill) was my villain. They were able to reconnect me with the group since they do start promptly. A nice pair of walking shoes is needed.
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