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‘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
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.
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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Reviews
311 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Harry Potter tour and amazing guide Hazel.
373gerardoc,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Harry Potter tour, our guide Hazel was incredible, very charming person, and very helpful, her deep information not only on the matter of the tour but also on Edinburgh history and culture, gave us a better understanding and learning. Many thanks
Best!
Odyssey568605,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved Jackson! My daughter, 15, thought he was fantastic and had such a great time. He was very energetic and brought a lot of fun to the tour!
I really enjoyed our tour...
Kayse C,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed our tour and our tour guide was fantastic! He had a great sense of humor and had a smooth flow throughout the tour. He had a great Harry Potter spirit. I unfortunately cannot remember his name. The tour itself highlighted a lot of J.K. Rowlings life and inspiration of her book during her time in Edinburgh. It’s a great walk around the city. There is a lot of walking at in incline, stairs, and uneven pavement so I would say wear good comfortable shoes. If you are going during late November definitely dress really warm with a hat, scarf and gloves because it was cold and windy lengthy tour! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone though!
Very engaging and...
Jodie S,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very engaging and informative tour. Kirsty was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour and encouraged us to ask a million questions.
Fun!!
jbP6855BU,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very fun but if you’re a super fan like me you won’t really learn anything new. Still very cool to see some sights though! be aware it’s going to be a LOT of walking.
Great walking tour of Harry Potter sites.
Tourist32224678421,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time Jackson was an incredible and super fun guide. Highly recommend this experience for Harry Potter fans and those just wanting to experience some of old town Edinburgh.
Witch Hazel is outstanding! Whole family loved it.
Ilyse H,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are traveling in Scotland with the whole family, from my ten year old twins to my eighty year old parents, and everyone loved this tour. Our kids are Harry Potter diehards and Hazel was incredibly knowledgeable about the places and things that inspired JK Rowling in writing the books. But she also knows her Scottish History so even those in our group who don’t know Harry Potter learned and enjoyed. There’s a lot of walking which we loved. We went in the winter so it was chilly. Dress warmly if you do the same with lots of layers. There were so many surprises and delights packed into two hours. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland. And ask for Hazel if you can. Our kids feel like they made a new best friend. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She clearly loves what she does.
Such a great time!
katienI7889PK,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a fantastic tour guide! Really appreciated his enthusiasm and knowledge of the city. He was friendly, funny, and made for a fun morning! My whole family really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely book another tour (hopefully with Paul!). Highly recommend for everyone, but especially Harry Potter fans!
Paul was great and so...
Katie N,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was great and so funny!! Made for such a great tour! Highly recommend! Perfect for all Harry Potter fans!
Harry Potter Tour Top Notch
Charlotte S,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Robert, was knowledgeable and interesting. He kept the tour engaging and had many useful insights.
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