• Royal Mile - Begin the tour by meeting the guide and fellow Harry Potter enthusiasts near Tron Kirk Market, and embark on a walk along the renowned Royal Mile in Edinburgh!
• Edinburgh Waverley Station - Pause at a fantastic viewpoint to admire the historic Waverley Train Station, frequently used by JK Rowling and a source of inspiration for the iconic train journeys in the young wizard’s adventures.
• New Town - Overlooking Edinburgh’s New Town, the guide will highlight significant features that greatly influenced the creation of the magical Harry Potter universe.
• Old College, The University of Edinburgh - Proceed past this distinguished old campus, which served as a major inspiration for JK Rowling’s works. It might even remind you of Hogwarts!
• Old Town - Continue through the charming streets of the Old Town, where the guide will showcase many of the city’s most renowned historical sites.
• Greyfriars Kirkyard - Visit this eerie graveyard to discover many familiar names from the Potter world, including the grave of Tom Riddell and other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.
• Edinburgh Castle - Delight in the stunning views of this magnificent old castle, which is significant in Scottish history and inspired JK Rowling’s Potter Universe.
• Victoria Street - With its vibrant independent shops, distinctive street signs, and winding cobbled street, it’s easy to see why this is believed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!
• Edinburgh City Chambers - Conclude the tour at the City Chambers, where the impact of JK Rowling on Edinburgh and her substantial contributions to the local community are evident.

• See Edinburgh’s top Harry Potter sights
• 2-hour walking tour with a small group
• Kids can join for free
• Fun local guide

• Food & Drinks
• Hotel pickup / drop-off

Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide!

This small-group walking tour is perfect for people who want a more personalised in-depth Potter themed tour of the city.

We’ll meet at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, and the first stop of the tour is at the historic Waverley Train Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College – a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations.

We continue through the atmospheric old streets of the Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle’s Grave and a shop that inspired Diagon Alley on Victoria Street. We’ll also pass by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter!

We conclude our tour near the city’s most famous landmark, beautiful Edinburgh Castle!

This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter!

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