Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit
Description
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. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!
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Itinerary
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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(440)
Really not worth the money, it was less about Harry Potter and more about Edinburgh. the castle tickets were half through our tour, and it is self-directed. We left early. The guide wasnt in character which was disappointing for my kids.
Tour was good. The operating company should provide better audio equipment so the guide can deliver, as it was crowded and couldn’t hear anything. Guide did her best and she was very courteous.
Nice tour and the guide Fia was excellent , explained in details the trip attractions
Wonderful tour, great guide" Fia" was very helpful and knowledgeable
Fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and full of enthusiasm. The tour was engaging from start to finish, and the destinations were both fascinating and well chosen. Highly recommended!
Great job taking us around Edinburgh and showing us Harry Potter related spots. Would do something similar again.
We had a lovely time learning about the Harry Potter series and JK Rowling. It was fun to walk through the city and learn what influenced her writings. The weather was perfect and Beth made it super interesting. She was friendly and was easy to talk with. Beth always made sure she didn’t walk too fast and spoke very clearly. It was a great tour!
Superb tour, exceptional guide (Paul)! He has a very good knowledge of the world of Harry Potter in addition to giving us lots of information about Edinburgh and its history!
My friend and I absolutely LOVED this tour. Millie was fantastic and truly made the whole experience magical!
We got to see the castle on our own and take a walking tour to some Harry Potter inspired sites. At the end we were left close to a spot we could purchase butter bear.
