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

“We did a Harry Potter walk-in tour while visiting Edinburgh and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide, Josh, was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about both Harry Potter and the city’s history. He made the tour really engaging by asking fun questions along…”

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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

“Really enjoyed The Harry Potter tour with our guide Sarah, She was incredibly knowledgeable on the whole Harry Potter story and her enthusiasm was infectious. She remained very bright and bubbly despite the wet and windy conditions and helped make the tour very informative and…”

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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

“We loved our tour guide Paul!! So outgoing, friendly and competent!!! Because of him we learned a lot about the history of the city, the monuments and the interesting fact about the writing and the Harry Potter spots in the city!!! Appreciate it and higly…”

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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

“I really liked the tour. It was neither too short nor too long. We visited all the big sights in the old town while not having to walk too far. Jackson was a great tour guide - nice, funny and full of energy. He provided…”

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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

“Ryan, our guide was early and easily found in the crowd at the given location. He was very personable & friendly. Despite growing up in Canada, he knew a lot about Edinburg providing history as well as relating various locations to the Harry Potter series.…”

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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

“Loved it. Cara our guide was amazing and super hospitable with my grandmother and her mobility issues. She went above and beyond to help her enjoy the tour as much as everyone else. Highly recommend.”

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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

“It was great! We loved our tour guide, he was very kind, even though he was a slithering, funny, and knowledgeable about JK Rowling and Harry Potter.”

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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

“A great way to explore Edinburgh...if you are a Harry Potter fan then it is amazing but even if you are not it is a great way to explore the place.”

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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

“Wow, this tour far exceeded our expectations. Sam was simply AMAZING. The four hours flew by, and we were moving quickly. Any serious Potter/Rowling fan would devour this tour. Sam is a fount of knowledge, not only on all things Rowling and Potter, but Edinburgh…”

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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.

“Fantastic tour!!!! Could not recommend it enough. Rob was funny and knowledgeable and we learned a ton about Edinburgh history and of course the potential inspirations for Harry Potter. If you find yourself in Edinburgh you should consider this a must do!!”

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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

“Visite intéressante mais la guide (canadienne) mélangeait les mots de français et d'anglais ou les accordait mal ce qui rendait difficilement compréhensible au moins 1/3 des explications ... pour moi ça allait mais mon mari très peu anglophone ne captait pas la moitié... c'est dommage…”

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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