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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.

1.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh's Harry Potter landmarks on a 2-hour guided walking tour from £24, featuring trivia, Hogwarts sorting, and Tom Riddle’s grave.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“This was such good fun! I had 0 pages of any Harry Potter books ever read, not a single minute of any of the films watched, but I still found it super interesting! I am a massive fan of Robert Gilbraith, so learning about JK…”

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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

“Our guide Robbie was great and the experience was amazing, would totally recommend/do it again in future! He shared many Harry Potter world fun facts I did not know even though I am a big fan of HP, totally worth the experience.”

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3.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sites on a 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring J.K. Rowling’s inspirations, Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and more.

★ 4.7

“Australian David was amazing! 10/10 would do it again. and would recommend it to anybody else! had a great time with lots of info and fun! and we saved a bird. win win!”

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5.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter-inspired sights on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by passionate guides. Perfect for fans and curious travelers alike.

★ 4.7

“We had an amazing time wandering around the city. We learned more about the city and about the Harry Potter books and movies. Paul brought magic to the tour with his fun facts, enthusiasm and humor. He tells about the history of the city in…”

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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

“Kristel made this tour so fun! We love Harry Potter (well, my wife’s the one that’s read the books 7x and watches all 7 movies each Christmas) and this tour was perfect! Kristel was full of trivia (wait. . . Dumbledore, Harry, Voldemort . .…”

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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

“Our guide and driver Connor gave fascinating stories along the way. Alnswick castle is a good place for family to spend a day to visit the artisans, dragon exhibit and broom flying lesson.”

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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

“The guide (believe her name was Kristy) was great and super knowledgeable. We learned a ton about Edinburgh and the inspirations behind Harry Potter. The only reason I’m giving this tour 4 stars rather than 5 is because (and this is no fault of the…”

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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

“I did this tour with my 13 year old son and we loved it. Paul our tour guide made it fun and interesting and as well as Harry Potter knowledge we also learned bits about the city. Would definitely recommend.”

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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

“Our guide Sam had really put some toughts in to the tour. We got to become wisards for a day. He showed us lots of places of interest. And to top it all we got candy and icecream.”

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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.

“Rob was a great guide, extremely informative and fun. We saw so much in just two hours, and learned a lot! Would definitely recommend even for those with limited knowledge of HP.”

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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