The Potter Trail Private Tour: Immerse Yourself in the Magic of Edinburgh and Harry Potter

Embark on a private Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh with the original and highly-rated tour company. Immerse yourself in the magic, ask questions, and customize the experience. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard - We begin our tour in the city’s historic Greyfriars Kirkyard where JK Rowling spent a lot of time while writing the books. Here we’ll see several names on gravestones that inspired characters in the series including William McGonagall and Thomas Riddell.
    From here we will also see two potential inspirations for Hogwarts in…
What's Included
  • Experienced guide
What's Not Included
  • Please bring something that you can use as a wand. This can be anything roughly wand shaped - a pen or umbrella will work well!
Additional Information

Established in 2012, we are the inaugural Edinburgh Harry Potter tour service. Our guides have accumulated the most knowledge of any tour service in Edinburgh and consistently receive the highest ratings by visitors on all review platforms.
Scheduling a private tour with us guarantees an unparalleled experience for Harry Potter enthusiasts, as it gives…

Location
Greyfriars Bobby's grave
All of our guides can be distinguished by our black cloaks!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hyde_terrace_tasting
Apr 21, 2026
Fun and informative - Sam gave a great and informative tour of all things Harry Potter. The tour itself is perfectly timed and tackles all the key Potter-spots one would want to see in Edinburgh. Remember to bring your wands. Would recommend!
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G4463blmartab
Apr 20, 2026
Very recommended! - The tour was, in a few words, fun, informative, and beautiful. It is evident that a great deal of work goes on behind the scenes, and yet during the trail Charlie explained everything seamlessly and in a wonderfully dynamic way. It felt magical ;) I was also in contact with Roisin, who was every bit as helpful and kind as Charlie. It’s perfect for Harry Potter fans and non-fans alike, and it's prepared for both adults and children. Simply put: it was a fantastic experience that I would recommend without hesitation to absolutely anyone. A must-do if you're visiting Edinburgh! A huge thank you to the whole team for the passion and dedication they pour into making this come to life.
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Lizde4522ht
Apr 18, 2026
Simply magical! - Charlie is an amazing guide. So enthusiastic it really made our day! This is truly the best tour if you are even the slightest bit interested in Harry Potter. Top notch! Thank you Charlie!
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D595vfvictorias
Apr 17, 2026
Incredible and Fun HP Tour! - Charlie was phenomenal! He was very engaging and stepped into the persona of a wizard! He walked us through old town and we got to see a lot of J K Rowling’s inspiration for the books. We spent 75 minutes on the tour. Highly recommend and great for all ages!
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Saskiad485
Apr 17, 2026
Must do - Charlie is an enthousiastic guide and took children and adults on a magical trip through edinburgh highlighting the inspirational spots for the harry potter stories. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much Charlie. The Belgians
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Biancanuku78
Apr 16, 2026
Harry Potter walking tour - Really enjoyed Charlie’s energy and knowledge. There was lots of interesting information and sites to see.
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Holz306
Apr 16, 2026
Highly recommend Charlie’s Tour! - Definitely worth going on this tour! Charlie was a fantastic tour guide. Really engaging and our kids (12,11 & (almost) 7) loved it. Very enjoyable for us parents too. We would highly recommend potter fans take this tour. Our kids wanted to leave some words of review ‘Charlie really knows his stuff and he is the GOAT’……’The spell charlie taught us really works!!’ ‘Speak up to get those house points!’
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536tiak
Apr 15, 2026
Grandma wants to watch Harry Potter after her tour! - We had a great time on our tour! Potter Trail wizards are kind and very knowledgable of the city and books. Even my aunt and grandmother who had never read the books loved learning about the inspiration behind Harry Potter and have since read a book and watched a movie! The team was helpful and we will reccommend them to anyone!
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Excursion16114898624
Apr 15, 2026
Inspiring Potter Tour - We had a great hour and half with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Becky. The sun shone and we were taken around the spots that inspired JK Rowling to write. Becky was really friendly and included everyone as we walked around. This tour is great even if you are not a die hard Potter fan a there are lots of other fun facts to learn about Edinburgh itself. Thoroughly recommended!
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Sarahhn5287sm
Apr 14, 2026
Fabulous Fun - Fabulous experience with Becky. Not too much walking so don’t let that put you off! She was fun, informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Easy to book as well through their website!
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).