Activities

Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Saturday

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 2 hours

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Do this because

Come and experience a little magic!
Hear more about J.K. Rowling’s life in Edinburgh and see the places that inspired her
See the original Hogwart’s school, Lord Voldemort’s burial place and more

What to expect

Harry Potter and its exciting world might be a work of fiction, but it all originated from real places that you too can discover on this magical Harry Potter walking tour! You might already know that J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter in Edinburgh. Don't miss the chance to see which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls.

See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is buried. Spot the real-life school that gave life to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and learn how Edinburgh’s own dark history of witches and wizards played a role in inspiring Rowling herself.

What's included

Guided walking tour

What's not included

Transportation
Tips

Where

130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

Tour starts in front of Frankie & Benny's

What to remember

While the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
All minors must be accompanied by an adult in order to join the tour
The tour runs rain or shine, please dress accordingly. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The tour usually ends by Greyfriars Kirk
Unfortunately, we do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills
Due to COVID-19 guests are encouraged to bring their own masks and will be required to provide personal details (name, phone number etc) for contact tracing purposes. Guides and staff may also give additional, region-specific guidelines during their welcome speeches

Provider

SANDEMANs Edinburgh

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 hour before the experience begins.

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