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Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 15 most popular harry potter tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.
Edinburgh Harry Potter walking tour with Tom Riddle’s grave, Hogwarts House sorting, and a trivia quiz for $19 in 2 hours.
Most Popular“Amazing tour. Josh was fantastic and brilliant. Really interesting to see where J.k. Rowling got her inspiration from.”
A family-friendly Harry Potter walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, with photo spots, trivia, and a finish near Edinburgh Castle.
“Nadine’s tour was so interesting and entertaining. Both my son and myself thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and seeing the beautiful sites of Edinburgh that inspired Harry Potter. And we were delighted to come tops in Nadine’s HP quiz!”
Private Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh: JK Rowling inspiration spots, playful guide stories, and an end on Diagon Alley-like Victoria Street.
“A lot of fun for adults and kids!!!our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. He knew real details of JK and dispelled many myths. Fun to see the various sites and he recited lines from the book. Also knew all the trivia. Worth every penny!!”
A 2-hour Edinburgh walking tour linking J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter ideas to real Old Town streets, people, and dark folklore for $24.
“We had a lovely time on this tour, Sarah is an amazing guide! She made the experience of walking around Edinburgh even more enjoyable. The city is already charming as it is, Sarah's knowledge of its history and insite on the influence it had on JK Rowling s writing made the tour a true joy…”
Potter spots, Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Jacobite steam train on a coach day from Edinburgh. Mallaig, Glencoe, and big views.
“Alastair gave us a wonderful tour of the Highlands with well-timed stops. We enjoyed the Jacobite train ride with it’s gorgeous views even though the steam engine was not able to be used that day due to fire hazard (unusually warm, dry weather).”
Edinburgh to Skye by coach, with the Jacobite steam train ride to Mallaig plus Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, and Portree time.
“Tour Guide/Driver: Jenny is hard-working and knowledgeable, and truly cared that we had a good time. She is a true pro, and we appreciated everything she did for us. Safety was her priority, and she has great driving skills.”
A small-group Harry Potter walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, ending with entry to Edinburgh Castle. See Diagon Alley inspiration and the Elephant Cafe.
A 2-hour Harry Potter wizard walking tour through Edinburgh’s real landmarks, from Greyfriars to Victoria Street, led by fun Potter-head guides.
German Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh with a Hogwarts House quiz, points, and Greyfriars Kirkyard Tom Riddle grave in 2 hours.
A bus-first Highlands day from Edinburgh to the Jacobite Steam Train, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glen Coe, and Rannoch Moor with Potter vibes.
2-hour Harry Potter walk in Edinburgh’s Old Town with Rowling inspirations, Victoria Street and Greyfriars, plus one included entry ticket.
“Wow! Such a fun tour. Highly recommended. There are a lot of Harry Potter tours to choose from but Sandemans Tours are top notch. You can't go wrong, book this tour now!”
2-hour small-group Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Old Town and Victoria Street, including Elephant Café and Tom Riddle’s Grave.
A smooth Edinburgh day trip to Bamburgh and Hogwarts-like Alnwick Castle, plus Coldstream, with guided stories and big sea views.
“Harry Potter and Uthred fans unite in this stunning tour to northern England. The 1.5 hours at Bamburgh castle was plenty to see this historic site and the even added a “Last Kingdom” section to discuss the show and the castle’s Vikings history. Onward to the “Harry Potter”castle which is beautiful enough to stroll around,…”
Two days from Edinburgh through Glen Coe and Culloden, plus a one-way ride on the Jacobite steam train, billed as Hogwarts Express.
Harry Potter-themed walk across Edinburgh with a small group, then a ticketed Edinburgh Castle visit. 4 hours, English.
“This tour was amazing and very enjoyable! Our tour guide Hazel was fabulous. She very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personable. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
