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

“Amazing experience!! Rodger was great at telling the story how JK Rowling created the amazing Harry Potter world with the inspiration of the amazing city of Edinburgh!! He was very loud so you could always here him and what he was saying.”

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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 guide was very friendly and accommodating, bringing lots of energy and trivia to the tour. A great experience for any Harry Potter fan. The castle tour at the end finished the day perfectly. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

“To find the tour guide, they will send you notification on Viator saying to look for a person with a red umbrella. That person will be standing right infront of starbucks on the royal mile and next to India kitchen. It is a long tour…”

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8.Edinburgh: Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter roots on a 2-hour guided walking tour, visiting iconic sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world for $20.

★ 4.7

“We were the only ones on the tour, so it was a private tour! Our guide was very informative and knew everything about Potter and why J.K. was inspired by each place we visited. It was also a great tour of Edinburgh, and even though…”

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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

“Fantastic day trip with Heidi! She was a lovely tour guide with a wealth of knowledge, dad jokes, and local tunes to put us in our Scotland tours mood. The itinerary is just enough time to see the highlights, spend an ample amount of time…”

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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

“Jackson, our tour guide was very informative and entertaining. He had high energy and was very excited to share all the HP tales with us. I would encourage to anyone to ask for him as their guide for this tour. All of the sites on…”

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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

“For those who are fans this is a must. Our tour guy was amazing and new his stuff. It was evident he really enjoyed his job, interacting with the group and immersing you into Harry's world. Very knowledgeable and fun.”

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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

“Tons of info about JK Rowling and a great walking tour of the city that included places we would not have visited other wise.”

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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.

“His enthusiasm and story telling ability made for a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging tour! We would definitely recommend if you are interested in learning about Edinburgh history, including the origin of the Harry Potter novels.”

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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