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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393becw
Apr 29, 2026
Incredible day out - Brilliant experience. Paul was so funny and knowledgable. He took us to so many brilliant places and his love for Scotland and history really shone through.
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Qasimak7674oh
Apr 26, 2026
Experience - Exploring the areas that inspired harry potter
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Raymond_s
Apr 15, 2026
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. Charlie is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic sense of humor!
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Raymondsv1961ud
Apr 13, 2026
Jackson made all the difference! - Really interesting and amazing guide! Jackson deserves a raise and a golden crown on top of his Slytherin cap.
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Toni_h
Apr 11, 2026
Brillant tour. Our guide,... - Brillant tour. Our guide, Paul was very knowledgeable and included us muggles very well into the tour. I was distrubed when i heard about the grave of Thomas Riddle/Riddel where some potter fans dance on his grave and sprinkle glitter on it to ward of bad luck/eveil. I was truly distrubed by the fact. Poor man and his family. Anyhow very interesting tour. Paul was very good at remembering names. He included everyone equally and we got to taste bitter scotch beer. Yum!!!! Would highly recommend.
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Camronc504
Mar 9, 2026
Fantastic, would highly recommend! - To start, our Tour Guide (Paul) was exceptional with his energy and enthusiasm throughout the tour. The insight and knowledge he had on our subject was also top tier and very easy to engage with. His constant awareness of maintaining our safety as well as not impeding the general public (for example when crossing the road, the uneven surfaces, passing pedestrians etc) was a lovely indication of the genuine care he had for us, not only as a Tour Guide but as a person. In which, this engaged us more with not only Paul but the Tour itself, and as a Harry Potter fan it definitely raised the positive experience we had. The length of the visit was also well timed, as we had plenty of team at each destination and allowed for us to stop and have a talk/questions which made the atmosphere a much more enjoyable atmosphere to be in. I will say the overall admission fee /price was a little steep, but that is overlooked based on the experience we had.
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Tylerwg7858mq
Mar 6, 2026
Awesome - Kirsty was amazing. Really made the whole trip worth it for us. Genuinely funny and a great tour guide
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Joannej908
Jan 5, 2026
Happy Potter tour and World of Illusion - What a great tour ❤️ Kirsty was first class. Knew her stuff and full of humour. Would definitely recommend this experience. Words of illusion was a perfect finish to the tour. Great fun. 5*
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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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From $78
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).