The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

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, learn about and taste incredible whisky with a local expert!

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, enjoy free time before heading to a cellar for a whisky tasting with stories and drams from various regions!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The whisky tasting is usually scheduled shortly after the walking tour. However, in some cases, it may take place a few hours later, depending on availability. If there’s a gap, you’ll have free time before the whisky experience. The exact timing will be confirmed after booking.

Participants must be 18 or older

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Whisky tasting experience with a local expert

See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights

2-hour walking tour with a small group

Fun local guide!

Food & Drinks during the walking tour

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

What To Expect

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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!

15 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
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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.

10 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

Options

The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

Reviews

4.00

5 reviews

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  • Beware

    Anamaria P,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Beware! They will not book your Harry Potter tour with your whiskey tour. They will decide later what time they choose to book you on a whiskey tour and when you arrive to your walking tour they simply wash the their hands and ask the innocent tour guide to notify you, you will not be whiskey tasting as expected. If you cannot make the time they choose for you they will not refund your money and this tour is not worth the price! The tour guide was wonderful and apologetic so this does not reflect him at all however be warned with this company

  • Good times!

    Lytrell B,

    Mar 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Awesome walking tour! You get to learn a lot about the writing of the Harry Potter books and all the JK Rowling stories that makes it that much more interesting! I highly recommend!

  • Magically Marvolus

    Jackie I,

    Jun 26, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tessa was amazing and very knowledgeable as was the guy leading the whiskey portion of the tour. It was a lot of fun.

From GBP 78

4.00
5 reviews