Private Tour
Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she wrote Harry Potter, JK Rowling had just moved to Edinburgh and was inspired by everything she saw around her.
During this 2h private tour in French, you will follow her footsteps and discover more of the "behind the scenes" of magic. You will learn anecdotes about both Harry Potter and the life of its author while discovering all the hidden spots of Edinburgh - which are strikingly similar to the world described by JK Rowling...
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
Tour Guide
What To Expect
Old Town
Discover the historical district of Edinburgh where JK Rowling wrote the first novel of Harry Potter!
Grassmarket
Wand lore and scottish legends which inspired JK Rowling
Options
Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super nice
mimi812013,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice visit for young and old, with JK Rowling as pretext for a beautiful discovery of the fabulous city of Edinburgh. Thank you, Marie!
JK Rowling and Edinburgh, to do
EB7751,
May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb visit with our guide Athélia who was able to transport us into the world of JK Rowling but who also taught us a lot about the city of Edinburgh.
A unique private tour of Edinburgh in the footsteps of captivating Harry Potter
Sophie8623,
Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A private tour of Edinburgh in the footsteps of Harry Potter which will delight children (7 and 9 years old) and adults alike. Our passionate guide Marie was captivating! A thousand and one anecdotes, each more interesting than the last, which made this visit unique. We highly recommend.
Amazing expérience
P5163SKsabinem,
Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit with Marie was great. It was exciting. It makes us live in the world of Harry Potter and makes us visit Edinburgh in depth. I highly recommend her visits.
Our family enjoyed our tour with Jack
Karen S,
Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour through Edinburgh with our tour guide Jack. A great guy who was upbeat and eager to share the history of this great city and its influences that J K Rowling used in her famous adventures of Harry Potter. We would definitely recommend this tour and ask for Jack.
Magical Experience
CH1207,
Feb 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience for Harry Potter fans! Marie was so knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter and Edinburgh history, there was a great mix of both in the tour. She was so warm and friendly and we had an amazing couple of hours with her! If you're in Edinburgh, don't hesitate to take part in one of her tours.
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