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‘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
251 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great mix of Scottish and...
Keenan M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great mix of Scottish and Harry Potter history. Hazel was an absolute delight, and made the journey both fun and educational.
Fun tour for HP fans and history buffs!
Elaine C,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00You get insight behind the inspiration of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books which is very interesting, but folks should understand nothing from the films is done in Edinburgh. We loved going to the castle afterwards and recommend the audio guide. It was self guided which we really enjoyed. Plan on at least 2 hours to see everything. We had soup and sandwich in the castle that was great and there are plenty of restrooms around should you need them.
Amazing tour guide
Calvert M,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide for my group was amazing! He was very nice and funny as well, even tho it was raining on us the majority of the time.
Great tour if you’re a...
Justin G,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour if you’re a Harry potter fan! Kristy was funny and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
The castle was cool
Kristine K,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our ship was late getting to port by 4 hours so we missed the start of the tour and they were unable to give us a meet up place an hour into the tour. They did send us the tickets to the castle, so we were able to see that. So, we basically missed all the guided part of the tour and just got tickets for our money. It was better than nothing, but still disappointing. They did offer us a tour on another day, but we couldn’t do it since we were on a cruise ship.
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