Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Harry Potter Tours

The Potter walks: the cafes where the books were written, the graveyard holding a certain Tom Riddell and the crooked close that built Diagon Alley. The source material walks well.

2.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter magic on this guided walking tour, exploring iconic sights and filming locations with fun facts and engaging guides.

★ 5.0

“Today was my birthday, and as a true Potterhead, I dragged my filthy Muggle husband along on this tour 😄. Our guide, Kieran, was incredibly knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter and made the tour both interesting and interactive. He also bears a slight resemblance…”

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4.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Experience Edinburgh's Harry Potter magic with a guided tour, exploring Hogwarts inspiration, Diagon Alley, and entry to Edinburgh Castle for a full day.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Witcher Hazel, is very knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining and funny as she shared with us the writing backstory of JK Rowling, inspirational scenes of the HP movies taken from real places in Edinburgh and history of the City. She is charming in every…”

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6.Edinburgh: Original Harry Potter Tour in German

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter secrets on this engaging German-guided walking tour, visiting iconic sites and the grave of Tom Riddle for $24.

★ 4.9

“Die Tour hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht, sowohl für Harry Potter Fans, als auch für nicht so große Fans. Wir haben viel von Edinburgh entdeckt und unser Guide hat uns eine sehr unterhaltsame und interessante Tour geboten.”

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7.JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh with this engaging Harry Potter walking tour, led by expert guides who reveal the city’s magical inspirations for fans and curious travelers alike.

★ 5.0

“Krystal our guide wad extremely conscientious and personable. She had very interesting details and an interesting way about her. Our group was a bit large. A smaller group would have been easier for her to manage and less of a disruption to others.”

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9.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Discover the magic of Harry Potter and Scottish history on this full-day trip from Edinburgh, visiting Bamburgh, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream for just $87.85.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful full day with Cameron and Sam (tour guide and driver) - from the get go, Cameron set the stage with his wit and charm - he really made the day great and ensured everyone had a great experience. Warwick Castle was…”

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10.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sites and the historic castle on this engaging 4-hour tour, perfect for fans and curious travelers alike.

★ 4.5

“What a delightful experience. I usually go on tours and they are a bit basic history ‘this’ or this is where someone died ‘that’, I wanted a bit of whimsy in a historical location. Our tour guide Jackson did such a good job giving us…”

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11.Edinburgh’s Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour – Kids Free!

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sites on a family-friendly walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about JK Rowling’s inspiration, and enjoy a fun, small-group experience for all ages.

★ 4.5

“Benjamin was an amazing tour guide. He guided us at a good pace and he was funny and patient with us (we had a toddler with us)”

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12.JK Rowlings Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4½hrs

Explore Edinburgh's Harry Potter landmarks on a 4½-hour guided walking tour, blending city sights with behind-the-scenes magic for fans and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed the trip and we strongly recommend this tour. Our guide, Sam, was very friendly and well prepared with a lot of information and surprises.”

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13.Harry Potter and Horrible Histories Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s dark stories and Harry Potter inspirations on this engaging 2-hour walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides exploring city highlights and hidden gems.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He brought the information to life and shared some very enlightening facts.”

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14.French Language : Original Harry Potter Tour of Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter secrets with this 2-hour French-guided walking tour, exploring key sites, trivia, and JK Rowling’s inspiration spots.

★ 4.7

“Merci à notre guide Malek de nous avoir fait découvrir non seulement le Monde de Harry Potter mais également un peu d'histoire sur la ville d'Edimbourg. Nous avons passé un agréable moment en famille. Je recommande à tout ceux qui veulent passer un un moment…”

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More Edinburgh Harry Potter Tours

4.5Harry Potters Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$11.99 5.0Harry Potter Guided Tour in Edinburgh – in French$43.89 4.7Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour with Dungeon Entry3.5 hours$83 5.0Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour1 hour (approx.)$130.19 4.7Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour and Castle Entry Ticket4 hours$78 5.0Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour12 hours (approx.)$1,044.43 4.4Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour & Palace of Holyrood Entry3.5 hours$78 4.6Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour and Whisky Tasting$101 5.0Harry Potter and English Castle Italian Tour Guide$81.05 5.0A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle6 hours (approx.)$480.81 4.5Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter$549 4.4Edinburgh: Harry Potter and English Castles Tour in Italian$74 4.6Edinburgh: Harry Potter and English Castles Tour in Spanish 5.0Private tour: discover the city which inspired Harry Potter2 hours$142 4.0Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour$12.33 5.0Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh$240.74 5.0Edinburgh: Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct & Highland Tour$1,010 4.9Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting5 hours$66 4.7Private Harry Potter Day Tour For Small Groups1 day$1,011 5.0Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling’s Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR$287.84 4.8Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour & Amazing Illusions Experience3.5 hours$78 4.7Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Tour With A Whisky Tasting$81 5.0Spanish Language : Original Harry Potter Tour of Edinburgh2 hours$19 5.0The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience$107.35