Join us on a private tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town. We will explore where J. K. Rowling gained her inspiration for her global phenomenon of Harry Potter. We will begin on the famous Royal Mile and in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. Next we will wander down Edinburgh's "Diagon Alley" and then head into a real graveyard to see the grave "he who must not be named". We will also learn about the cafe's where she sat and wrote the beginning of the book and where she finished in the realms of luxury. Having gained a degree in Tourism Management in Edinburgh and having extensively worked in the Scottish tourism industry I feel I have the passion to show you around. I specialised my final year Thesis paper on the phenomenon that is Harry Potter and how it relates to Scottish tourism. All tours are small group sizes. No more than 10 people per group.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
We'll pass through Greyfriars Kirkyard, finding gravestones of characters within the Harry Potter series. (Who must not be named..) We'll also spot "Hogwarts School" of wizardry from inside the graveyard.
Famous street in Old Town Edinburgh with lots of rich history, stories and 1 Potter connection.
We'll stand outside the historic Writer's Museum and visit the Makars court yard area.
We'll weave in and out of the most famous street in Edinburgh. We will walk through the top area of the Royal Mile, including the Lawnmarket and Castlehill.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $128 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 555 Castle Hill on Google. I will be standing outside the main door of the Tartan Weaving Mill on Castle Hill. I stand near the postcard stand. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Kat Tours.
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Great tour for Harry Potter fans, fanatics and curious readers. It was great to learn about the inspiration of the books while getting a tour and intro of Edinburgh. Easy and entertaining for kids, and keeping their attention. Kat was great and gave great recommendations for further exploring the city.
Kat was wonderful. She did a great job engaging with my kids and had a lot of fun information. Highly recommend if you are into Harry Potter!
Wonderful tour would do again
Kat is an excellent tour guide! She is beyond knowledgeable and super friendly. Her information is very interesting and she turns the 90 tour into an amazing experience! You will not be disappointed if you select her tours!
Thank you Kat for an incredible tour of Edinburgh teaching us all about the inspiration for Harry Potter. My son and I loved it and learned so much! Highly recommend.
A great private History of Witchcraft tour with Kat, very informative and every question answered. Highly recommended. A great way to move through the Royal Mile, learning snippets of dark history about persecution, but also the city's development along the way.
This Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour was full of fascinating stories, fun facts, and hidden gems related to the Harry Potter universe and J.K. Rowling’s inspirations. Our guide was truly exceptional – knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very engaging. She made the experience fun for everyone, whether you’re a Potterhead or just curious. Her passion for both Harry Potter and Edinburgh’s history was obvious, and she brought the magic to life with humor and energy. We visited places like the graveyard with names that inspired characters, the café where Rowling used to write, and many other magical spots around the city. It felt like walking through pages of the books! Highly recommended for any Harry Potter fan visiting Edinburgh , and a big thank you to our wonderful guide , Kat ,for making it so special!! The tour also addresses to people who love history.
Perfect private tour! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun! I highly recommend this tour especially if you have a small group!
Kat is a wonderful guide, she is very knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh and about how Harry Potter relates. We enjoyed our time with her so much and my kids were absolutely mesmerized by everything of she showed us. We would highly recommend this tour and Kat. 5 plus stars!
Best value ever! Best 1hr of Potter info and fun I had all trip. Tip this woman well!! The Cemetary was my favorite as well as touring “the real” Diagon Alley!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour | 1 hour | 5.0 (38) | $128 | |
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