Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles
At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $8 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, PT, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourific
- Meeting point
- This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Description
The Harry Potter audio tour with an interactive quiz and a graveyard hunt for the names behind the characters! Discover a real-life Diagon Alley, Tom Riddle's grave and the locations where the magical series was penned on this self-guided audio tour of Harry Potter's Edinburgh. Created by a Potter fan who loves trivia, this tour with an optional quiz mode takes you to some of the most magical sites in Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter series. Spend as much or as little time at each stop and explore at your own pace. From the chess pieces that inspired Wizard's Chess to a botched execution that may have created Nearly Headless Nick, and ending where Rowling's handprints are set in stone — this tour gives you a blend of everything magical about the city. Available offline in 9 languages. A full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence — no Unbreakable Vow required.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 0–60)
- $8
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hunt through the graveyard for all the names that inspired characters in the Harry Potter series. Can you find them all?
Discover the story may have inspired one of Hogwarts' favourite ghosts.
Walk through Edinburgh's most photographed street- a real life Diagon alley.
End by viewing the location where J K Rowling's hand prints have been captured in stone.
No tour of Harry Potter in Edinburgh is complete without visiting Lord Voldemort's grave. Stand before the gravestone of the real Thomas Riddell.
Peer through the graveyard at the turreted school that is said to have inspired Hogwarts itself.
See the medieval pieces that inspired Wizard's Chess in the Philosopher's Stone.
View the café that claims to be the birthplace of Harry Potter
A hidden memorial to hundreds who were burned or drowned for witchcraft
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Starting price $8 is 88% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,235 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
- Post-purchase you will receive an email and SMS from Tourific with details on how to download the tour (Please check spam folder if you don't see it)
- Please carry a charged smartphone and headphones with you for the best experience
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles take?
Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles cost?
Prices start at $8 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourific.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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