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.

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

“We had Xander as our tour guide today.. and it was amazing! Cannot thank Xander enough for his knowledge on not only the city but also for my Harry Potter enthusiast daughter. This was a trip on her bucket list before she emigrates to Australia.…”

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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

“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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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 tour guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and funny. The sites were beautiful and we enjoyed walking through both castles. Highly recommend paying the extra bit to get inside the castles.”

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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

“Our tour guide Jackson, gave us so much fun information and made the tour very interesting, even for my daughter who claims to know all things 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

“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

“Good tour. The guide really prepped for our tour. And he really tried his best to entertain my muggle husband who doesnt have any clue about HP movies and books. He had us sorted and he gave us chocolate frogs in the end. Too bad…”

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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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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