Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 429 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Potter Trail
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you in front of Bobby's Sandwich Bar, the orange shopfront. They'll be wearing a wizard costume and an Edinburgh Guide badge. This is on the intersection of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge/Forrest Road and NOT inside the graveyard! This is not the "Greyfriars Bobby's" pub.
Description
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans. This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh with the most experienced guides in the city. Started in 2012, the Potter Trail have been doing these tours longer than anyone, and our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians. The unique small group setting means the guide can tailor the tour to your group, interests and questions. You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books, and even learn a spell or two along the way... - See where "Lord Voldemort" is buried - Take a trip down the real life Diagon Alley - Find out which house you would be in at Edinburgh's very own school of magic - Learn who the world’s worst poet was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him ...and much, much more!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 11:15 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $27
- Child (ages 3–17)
- $27
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Greyfriars
We begin our tour in the city's historic Greyfriars Kirkyard where JK Rowling spent a lot of time while writing the books. Here we'll see several names on gravestones that inspired characters in the series including William McGonagall and Thomas Riddell. From here we will also see two potential inspirations for Hogwarts in the form of George Heriot's School and Edinburgh Castle.
An area of the city named after Harry Potter? Surely not! See the place where she wrote much of the first book from here.
National Museum of Scotland
Harry Potter connections to the Museum and surrounding area - and also learn about the Balmoral Hotel where JK Rowling finished the series.
George IV Bridge
Next we come to the historic George IV bridge, including plenty of photo opportunities and a world-famous cafe known as the "Birthplace" of Harry Potter. We will explain why those inverted commas are very important...
Victoria Street
One of Edinburgh's most iconic streets, considered to be the real life Diagon Alley. Here our tour ends with some more brilliant stories from your guide.
What's included
Included
Guide
Not included
Please bring something that you can use as a wand. This can be anything roughly wand shaped!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
429 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Rated higher than 77% of 440 reviewed tours in Edinburgh
- Starting price $27 is 58% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,235 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour take?
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour cost?
Prices start at $27 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 Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:15 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay from $27, adults from $27.
Can I cancel Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour 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 Your guide will meet you in front of Bobby's Sandwich Bar, the orange shopfront. They'll be wearing a wizard costume and an Edinburgh Guide badge. This is on the intersection of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge/Forrest Road and NOT inside the graveyard! This is not the "Greyfriars Bobby's" pub. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(429)
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