JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Description
Join this 2-hour walking tour to explore the magical places that all Harry Potter fans should see in Edinburgh. With your guide, walk the streets that inspired J.K. Rowling and learn about the dark history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.
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Itinerary
The tour begins at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Visit the locations which inspired J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. We'll show you which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls. See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is buried, and learn how Edinburgh’s own dark history of witches and wizards played a role in inspiring Rowling herself.
See the street that inspired Diagonally
Visit the graveyard that inspired several character names, and visit the real Lord Voldemort's grave
See where J. K. Rowling wrote the final Harry Potter book.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult can join this tour for free
- We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Harry Potter Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
- Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group!
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(552)
Got to see a bit of the city and learn some fun facts about the author and when she wrote Harry Potter with ties to the city.
Sarah was absolutely authentic, funny and had the most amazing details! We were in awe listening to the stories (and the realities) behind the Potterworld. She organized the tour superbly well and was interactive with kids and adults alike. Must do activity for Potter fans!
This tour and Sarah were magnificent. The subject matter alone is fantastic but Sarah's passion brought a whole new level of excitement to JK Rawling's brilliance. I was already a Harry Potter fan but even if I wasn't, I definitely would be now!!!
A great time for all the family. 2 hours flew by. Very informative and interesting - even our 7 year old was kept engaged and loved it. Brilliant depth of knowledge on Harry Potter and the Edinburgh links. Our tour guide Ross Nicol was absolutely brilliant - would highly recommend.
Getting to know the city from a magical point of view, with an amazing tour guide, was an absolute pleasure. I highly recomened to go for this adventure:)
This is the second time I've done this tour, and it is so fun (assuming you're an HP fan! And although I've done it before, I learned new facts and perspectives.
Kristel was a great tour guide! We learned so much about Harry Potter and its origins. 100% recommend.
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!
Our guide Ross was wonderful! He clearly has a true love for the HP series and the story behind its creation. He’s a true fan, Edinburgh local, and he did a fantastic job - even during the insanity that is the Fringe Festival of crowds. He managed to keep our attention, and keep us all together. I highly recommend this tour for HP fans.
This was a wonderful experience and tour! Ross our tour guide was incredible and was very informative and knowledgeable about Harry Potter & the History of Scotland. Loved his energy and highly recommended!! Absolutely worth it.
