Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour
Description
Step into the magic and mystery of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a journey that blends the wizarding world with the city’s darkest secrets. This expert-led walking tour navigates the medieval cobbled streets and hidden 'closes' of the Old Town, including the Royal Mile, uncovering the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter and the 'Horrible Histories' that shaped Scotland's capital. From the haunting atmosphere of Greyfriars Kirkyard to the vibrant facades of Victoria Street, you’ll discover iconic landmarks, meet the legendary Greyfriars Bobby, and enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle that most tourists miss. Whether you're a fan of folklore or a history enthusiast, this experience offers a comprehensive, small-group look at the heart of Edinburgh and beyond.
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Itinerary
Discuss how J K Rowling began her journey in creating Harry Potter and how Edinburgh played its part in her journey of writing Harry Potter.
Talk about the official place of public executions
Enjoy the beautiful view of the Edinburgh Castle.
Learn about the bloody battle which resulted in the creation of the Flodden Wall.
Talking about the Jingling Geordie and how this school could be one of the main inspirations for Hogwarts
See three gravestones which are said to have inspired Rowling in naming important Harry Potter characters and delve into some ghost stories.
Come face to face with two cafes J K Rowling wrote in and learn how they played a huge part in her journey.
See the Edinburgh award hand prints of J K Rowling
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(216)
This is the best small group walking tour we've taken as a family. Rob is such a nice guy and very knowledgeable about Edinburgh sights and history. Definitely do this tour if you want a mix of Harry Potter fun facts as well as some background on historical monuments and neighborhoods. Rob went above and beyond in helping us identify lunch spots, live music venues, and even made recommendations for other towns we'd be visiting in Scotland. All around our best experience in Edinburgh!
My family really enjoyed the Edinburgh Harry Potter and history tour with Rob. He kept the tour engaging from start to finish with great storytelling and a sense of humor that had us laughing throughout. A fun, informative and memorable experience—highly recommended!
Rob was a very nice and knowledgeable guide. He had some great dad jokes and was a great storyteller.
The tour was amazing! Rob did a great job and was very knowledgeable
An absolute Gem of a tour, Rob was engaging. Knowledgeable and really engaged. We were fortunate to have been the only bookers of the tour for our day, so we felt extra special. A really good level of Scottish and JK Rowling history. Would not hesitate in booking. Fantastic job Rob!
Rob was so much fun! Not only did we learn about where JK Rowling got a lot of her inspiration, we were able to see beautiful parts of Edinburgh that we would not have seen. Rob was great and had the best sense of humor.
A lot of walking uphill and on uneven surfaces. Graveyard was interesting. Love the story of Bobby and Grayfrier
We had a great walking tour with Rob. It was paced and pitched perfectly. We were all huge fans of the Dad Jokes! The tour was balanced nicely between history and HP and catered for both superfans and those who still have lots to discover (Rob was careful with spoilers). Highly recommended, great way to see Edinburgh.
This was a magical tour, we saw so much of the old city, great knowledge on both Harry Potter and interesting facts about the city and people that lived here in the past, we would recommend this tour and thought Rob was a brilliant tour guide 👍😊Elizabeth
Robert was awesome! He knew so much, made the best jokes and gave me so many good recs! I can’t recommend him more! He was the best!
