Edinburgh Potter Tour: Discover JK Rowling's Inspirations

Explore Edinburgh’s magical spots that inspired Harry Potter, then dive into a world of illusions. Perfect for Potterheads and thrill-seekers!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Tickets for House of Illusions experience
  • Access to the Rooftop Terrace for a spectacular view of the city
  • See Edinburgh’s top Harry Potter sights
  • 2-hour walking tour with a small group
  • Fun local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel pickup / drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city’s most magical attraction! And with one of the city’s best views!
Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and…

Location
Tron Kirk Market
High Street
We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.
Cancellation Policy

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

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X6616urkellyk
Sep 2, 2025
So glad we booked! - We had a wonderful tour with Benjamin! He was so knowledgeable and gave the group a good variety of historical facts and fun comedic banter. He got to know the members of the tour (it was several different groups of friends/couples) and made an effort to involve everyone for a cohesive experience throughout the city. He was so energetic and enthusiastic, he made us feel really welcome and like we were getting a personalized experience. 100% recommend if you’re remotely a fan of the Harry Potter series and/or want a more close and personal insight into the streets of Edinburgh. Also, the Camera Obscura and house of illusions was an awesome way to spend a few hours inside after wandering the city streets - if you’re into optical illusions and perception mind games it’s definitely worth a visit!
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256ghaday
Aug 30, 2025
Amazing tour - Thank you so much! The tour was amazing and the guide put in a great effort to make sure we understood everything. It was a really wonderful day, and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Claire
Aug 4, 2025
Well done Benjamin. Great knowledge base. - Benjamin was quirky and delightful. We enjoyed his sparkling sense of humour and his knowledge of Harry Potter and JK Rowling facts was immense. Camera Obscura and World of illusion was great especially for kids.
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454capucines
Jun 26, 2025
Animated - It was loads of fun facts, laughters and I loved the way Paul (the guide) takes care of everyone. Really interesting, worths the price.
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From $78
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).