Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Elephant House café, birthplace of Harry Potter
- Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, inspiration for character names
- See Victoria Street, inspiration for Diagon Alley
- Discover the Balmoral Hotel, where J.K. Rowling completed the series
- Learn about Edinburgh's influence on the wizarding world
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Harry Potter locations
- Visit to the Elephant House café, birthplace of Harry Potter
- Exploration of Greyfriars Kirkyard, inspiration for character names
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: We will finish the tour near Edinburgh Castle
Meeting point
Start Location
William Chambers Monument, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
- Bring a camera to capture the magical locations
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- There is approximately 1.5 miles walking, at an easy pace
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, although there are many hills
Traveler reviews
Fun for the Whole Family
This was our favorite tour we went on in Edinburgh. Everyone on our tour enjoyed it regardless of age or background. It ties real historical facts to how some characters and/or situation from the Harry Potter movies. Our guide also make a game involving all 4 HP Houses, it added to the fun and made everything more interesting.
Incredible Local History
The absolute highlight was our guide's historical storytelling. Hearing the tragic story of the young girl nearly hanged at Haymarket centuries ago for 'loving outside of marriage' brought the area's history to life
Robbie was a great tour...
Robbie was a great tour guide and gave a great tour!! It was awesome seeing Edinburgh in the lense of the Wizarding World
Worth it!
This was as much fun for us as it was for my 10 year old. Great history alongside the HP sights. Finley was a great guide! Knowledgeable, approachable and kind.
Great Tour!
Kieran was fantastic! He made the tour super fun, put each of us into one of the houses at Hogwarts and created a little competition. So fun (even though it was raining/cold)! Highly recommend a tour with Kieran.