Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Name: Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit
Start: 2025-09-18T09:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-18T13:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Edinburgh

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle!Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations.

Meeting point: Tron Kirk Market 122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK

On map

Duration: 4 hours

Group size up to 15 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is not included

Food & Drinks

Hotel pickup / drop-off

Details

Royal Mile
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Waverley Station
We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Town
Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Edinburgh
Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Old Town
We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars
In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world — this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle
You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street
With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh City Chambers
We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle
After the tour, you’ll be given your Edinburgh Castle tickets to explore its stunning architecture, the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and the National War Museum. Enjoy breathtaking city views from the castle's vantage points at your own pace.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included