Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
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
373 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lively and informative!
David L,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide ("Witch" Hazel) was friendly, animated, and full of informative tidbits about JK Rowling, the Harry Potter books and movies- with Edinburgh history tossed in. Highly recommended for Harry Potter fans and non-fans alike!
Harry Potter Tour
543margt,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Kirsty was great, very enthusiastic, full of information. I was under the impression we would be seeing places Harry Potter had been filmed. However, I enjoyed visiting landmarks, graves etc that were the inspiration for J K Rowling books. I enjoyed this tour very much.
Harry Potter tour - Edinburgh
Alan H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All outdoors, walking and very interesting especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan. We loved it. Many areas of the city that influenced J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter Tour
brookegE5381MP,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this tour! Jackson was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour for all Harry Potter fans.
Our tour guide, Kirsty,...
Kadi F,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Kirsty, was amazing! We enjoyed every bit of the tour, definitely recommend for all the HP and Scotland facts you could want.
So much FUN!
johnsonfamily00,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackson was amazing. He made this tour so great. Definitely would recommend this tour and him as a guide.
The guide is...
Nancy Y,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide is knowledgeable and has refreshing opinions all about Harry potter writer and the movies. He is energetic and keep a pace that all ages of his group can follow along.
Excellent Harry Potter walking tour
delasmum,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Benjamin was an excellent guide, very informative and entertaining! Thank you for a great tour! It was worth having the Castle entrance tickets as well as we could enter without lining up
Amazing experience - would highly recommend!
sophiesV3337LO,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackson was amazing! He was full of energy and brought the tour to life. We had lots of laughs along the way and are very grateful to him for being such a fun guide. Thank you Jackson!
Great way to explore and exercise
Tour59227841333,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackson was fun and knowledgeable. My wife doesn't walk all that fast and he kept the pace where she was able to keep up.
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