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
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jackson, our tour guide...
Marisol R,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jackson, our tour guide was AMAZING! he was very entertaining and knowledgeable about key facts about the Author of HP. This tour was about learning the places where she got her inspiration and was staying during her writing. It is not about movie filming locations. The walk was great which included seeing popular neighborhoods and having time to take pictures. That part is already a lot of walking so I would have stopped after that part and not continued to the castle as I got in the same day but the castle was interesting to see inside.
100 stars
MARIA C,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hazel was our tour guide. She was absolutely wonderful. Extremely knowledgable not only about Harry Potter but about Edinburgh. Highly recommend her as your guide and this tour in general. You get to see the city in this tour in a different light!
Super fun Harry Potter tour
Linda T,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed our tour & guide. So interesting. Loved the museum & tour of Dragon Alley/ shops. So fun! We got to see places we may have missed on our own. Well worth the time & $
For any Harry Potter fan,...
Michaela M,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00For any Harry Potter fan, this is a fun way to explore Edinburgh. Our lovely guide Paul told us a lot about what inspired JK Rowling and showed us some really interesting places.
Brilliant!!!
Kristen H,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a very informative, sweet, fun tour guide named Paul! Thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the spots JK Rowling visited and was inspired in writing Harry Potter. Highly recommend!
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