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
189 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The guide was awesome,...
Darya V,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
2.00The guide was awesome, very enthusiastic and really was doinghis best, however, the tour is not exactly what it is advertised. It is more of about JK Rowling's life in Edinburg... I wish there was more information about the history of town rather than where JK Rowling sat and ate... also, if you are traveling with children make sure you triple communicate that with the agency. It was advertised as free for children and had no option to book a child for this tour, Despite me writing a comment during the booking,they forgot to pre-book the castle ticket for my child and offered no assistance in getting one, the only options I received were to go try and talk at the gate or drop the tickets all together and get a refund for that part... very disappointed with the service on that. However, the guide was trying to be as helpful as he could, but received a lot of restrictions from the agency.
Benjamin was the best tour guide!
mary p,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a really fun tour, it gives you a good sense of the area, takes you to some lovely places that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. Highly recommend and request Benjamin, he adds a pizzazz to the tour that few others could match.
Benjamin was a great tour...
Myriam K,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00Benjamin was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable Gave us good understanding J K Rowling inspiration I thought it included tour of Edinburgh Castle not just the tickets to get in Would have wanted information on the castle. Used audio guide
Harry Potter / Rowling & Edinburgh castle
John M,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Benjamin our tour guide was great. A real Harry Potter JK Rowling aficionado. He gave great behind the scenes info on how Rowling used many Edinburgh sites and people as an inspiration for her works. He was funny and entertaining. The castle tour was also excellent and it was great walking in the footsteps of history.
This experience exceeded my expectations by far.
sabine m,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a must do activity for all HP fans!!! Everything went smooth and as planned from beginning to end.
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