Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highlands tour Glasgow
Description
Join us for a private tour as we embark on a truly magical Harry Potter-themed pilgrimage through the heart of Scotland and into the Highlands. Meet our famous 'Highland Coos'. From a suitable vantage point, view the Hogwarts Express as it crosses the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Reflect at the poignant Commando Memorial with views of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Great Britain. Marvel at the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Highlands at Glencoe. Visit the filming location of both Dumbledore's grave and Hagrid's hut. Make ever-lasting fond memories that capture the true essence of Scotland. NOTE The Jacobite train is not operational between 25th October and the 27th March, in these months we will still visit the Viaduct.
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history. Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
A great stop, restrooms and coffee shop, of course our main attraction is to hand feed our much loved 'Highland Coos'.
Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
90 mins away is The Commando Monument, a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.
A 30-minute drive takes us to our main attraction. Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm
Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos. A 30-minute drive from the Viaduct.
Hagrids Hut, once sat in the Clachaig gulley, at the beginning of the Glencoe mountain range. Both the Prisoner of Azkaban and the Order of the Phoenix were filmed here. Unfortunately, the hut is no longer here, but it is a short walk from where it once stood.
The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below was carved by glaciers over millions of years. There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbors. A 30-minute drive from Fort William.
A 20-minute drive takes us to Rannoch moor, which is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British Isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of Harry Potter Deathly Hallows.
A 5-minute drive takes us to Loch Tulla viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests.
A great vantage point of Loch Lomond is the pyramid-shaped raised platform in Inveruglas. This is a good stop being both 45 minutes from Loch Tulla and 45 minutes from Glasgow, your final stop at your accommodation/hotel or airbnb
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are happy to pick up from Hotels, Guest houses, and Airbnb. This tour is approximately 12 hours long, with 7 hours of driving and around 5 hours spent out of the vehicle at the various stops/attractions. It's a long day with much to see.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
- The Jacobite train might not run at all for the 2026 season.
- Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
- Occasionally the Jacobite train is replaced with a diesel train, on these occasions it is beyond our control
Reviews(11)
Really enjoyed this tour across Scotland and we were made to feel very comfortable even with a bit of a bumpy schedule and things having to get rebooked around things out of E2G's control. We had an amazing time, learned some great facts and stories about Scottish history, saw the train (of course!), had a fantastic lunch, and felt very catered-to all along the way. Taiymur was a fantastic guide and very friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming! Thanks for making it special!
Such a lovely review, Bradley! Thank you so much and glad you got to see the train. Taiymur will be pleased with the feedback
The only way to do tours! This private tour is a must do in Scotland. My wife and I had the best time and the greatest experience. Brian our tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He navigated us to all the points of interest and had interesting historical facts at every stop. Brian also provided us with a personal touch and brought traditional Scottish treats his wife Maggie handmade, which were amazing! We had an absolute unforgettable time and created some fantastic memories.
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and wonderful feedback! Glad you had a great time. Hope to see you again some day!
We took a tour with EG2, and our guide Brian was absolutely wonderful — such a great guide! He was incredibly accommodating and adjusted our tour based on what we wanted to see and experience, which made the day feel very personal and special. He took us through the Highlands, which were absolutely breathtaking. One thing I really wanted to do was see the Highland coos, feed them, and pet them — and he made it happen! It was truly a dream come true. Throughout the tour, Brian shared so many incredible stories and so much history about Scotland, which made the experience even more special. This was by far the best tour we have ever taken. When we come back to Scotland, we will definitely book another tour with Brian!
What a wonderful review, Shawn! Thank you so much. Brian will be pleased to read such great feedback. Hope to see you again! Take care
Amazing experience, excellent views. Me and my family have a great experience with Brian. Highly recommended to any one who hasn’t been
Out Harry Potter themed tour is packed with stunning scenery and it’s appreciated you sharing this with others, many thanks for your recommendation and kind words for Brian. Safe travels
Our guide Shak was amazing, , he made the tour very enjoyable and treated us like family. We were at ease with him all day and felt he showed us the very best of the Highlands!
Fantastic feedback for our Harry Potter themed tour from Glasgow, Shak will be grateful you mentioned him. Many thanks.
Can not recommend E2G tours enough. Absolute brilliant service ⭐️ We ended up doing two trips with them during our one week stay. We had two brilliant guides, but our guide on the last trip, Phil, really exceeded our expectation's!
Phil, the star of E2G !! What an amazing review, thankyou Maria, safe travels back to Norway.
An amazing tour. The sites were beautiful, fun and Ayvin was very flexible getting us to all the sites but allowing us to enjoy the experience. Good conversation, knowledge of history and accommodating to kids as well as older family members!
Thank you for your kind review of Ayvin. He is a valued member of our team, passionate for Scottish history, and a great family man!
Our driver/guide, George, was the absolute best!! There was a miscommunication on which “Leonardo” hotel we were staying at - and this saint of a man arrived in Edinburgh early in the morning (from Glasgow) and George checked each hotel to make sure he picked us up on time. I went to the lobby early at 8am and he was already there. And that was before the tour even started! George showed us as much of Scotland as possible in 12 hours. We will forever be grateful for his knowledge and love of his country and its history - and that he shared it all with us. We wanted to see some filming locations (Doune Castle - Monty Python & the Holy Grail - the French Taunter; Game of Thrones - Winterfell; and Outlander - Castle Leoche) and the Glenfinnan Viaduct, along with as many beautiful and historical locations as possible. George introduced us to: The Kelpies, Loch Lomand , The 3 Sisters: (Mountains named Faith, Hope, Charity) and the site of the Glencoe Massacre, the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Jacobite Train - and the Hogwarts Express) & the Highland Coos) . We will remember this day forever and are so so so grateful to George for his kindness and wisdom.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed and appraising review of our Harry potter themed tour. George will be grateful you mentioning him by name, many thanks and safe travels...
I had an amazing time on this tour up to the glen lock highlands, and Harry Potter train. My tour guide George gave me and my family an amazing experience of Scotland. He took to the time to show me amazing historical sites and places for movies I wanted to see. I’m coming again to do another tour with him next time come.
Thank you Ammen for taking the time to write a complimentary tour of our Harry Potter themed tour. Despite the long drive, seeing the Jacobite train makes it soo worth it
Im a massive fan of the books and the movies. Despite recent controversies. The world still holds a special place in my heart. This trip helped me ge t back in touch with that special place from my childhood. Seeing the Harry Potter bridge was such a special thing!! We also got to see Winterfell which was amazing. The other Historical castles were special, apparently some were used for filming outlander as well as other movies. Shame the Real Hogwarts wasn't available :P
Thanks for taking the time out to leave us a review, The 'Harry Potter' bridge is a special place to most
