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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Two people reenacting a wand duel on the Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh.
Gate to Greyfriars Kirkyard on Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.
Colorful buildings on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, part of the 2-Hour Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour.
Underpass at Potterrow Port, Edinburgh, part of the Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour.

Duration

2 hrs

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Guided tour

Go on a 2-hour guided tour of Edinburgh's Harry Potter hotspots, featuring unique experiences like a Potter trivia quiz and House sorting.

4.6/5(56)

Deborah S

Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
My tour guide Josh was very knowledgeable and kept a steady walking pace without overwhelming everyone. I especially enjoyed being sorted into houses and trying to answer the Harry Potter trivia along the way. 🙂

Claire B

Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Very confident guide who made us all feel welcome from the start. From sorting us into houses and playing a great quiz interspersed with wonderful informative facts. Plenty of time for questioning, photographs and a back story that totally had us engrossed. Highly recommend this tour especially our guide Robbie. He made it totally enjoyable- didn't want it to end.

Lamia B

Family
Verified booking
Feb 2026
This Harry Potter tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Our guide was outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and full of positive energy. He made the tour lively and entertaining, and the kids absolutely loved him; The tour was enjoyable, and full of fascinating details we would never have discovered on our own. Time flew by, and we enjoyed every single moment. I highly recommend this tour to any Harry Potter fan, especially families with kids. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Nemish G

Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Kieran our guide was amazing! He had immersive knowledge about the places and Harry Potter. The tour was around 2hrs long but the time flew by in a jiffy! The session was interactive with some Harry Potter trivia. Overall a great experience!!

Kim T

Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Robbie was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, funny, friendly. The tour was as enjoyable for me (not a Harry Potter fan) as my daughter who is a superfan. Highly recommend.
    • Experience the magic of Harry Potter on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Edinburgh, visiting inspirations behind J.K. Rowling's iconic series.
    • Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to Tom Riddle's grave – a chilling yet magical sight that brings the books to life.
    • Engage in a fun-filled audio-visual quiz, test your Potter knowledge, and add points to your Hogwarts House.
    • Explore the ancient streets of Edinburgh that inspired Diagon Alley, and see J.K. Rowling's golden handprints at the City Chambers.
    • 2-hour Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh
    • English-speaking guide
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 56 reviews

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    Guests from United States, Germany, Ireland and over 16 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Deborah S

    Solo
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    My tour guide Josh was very knowledgeable and kept a steady walking pace without overwhelming everyone. I especially enjoyed being sorted into houses and trying to answer the Harry Potter trivia along the way. 🙂

    Josse S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Robbie a great guide and passionnate. Really nice guy

    Bogomil N

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    learning about Edinburgh as a whole

    Claire B

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Very confident guide who made us all feel welcome from the start. From sorting us into houses and playing a great quiz interspersed with wonderful informative facts. Plenty of time for questioning, photographs and a back story that totally had us engrossed. Highly recommend this tour especially our guide Robbie. He made it totally enjoyable- didn't want it to end.

    Nicodemous N

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Our Guide Paul was really good- Made the Tour very interaktive and funny and we saw and heard a lot of stories and information. Thumbs Up!
  • Stepping into the magic of Harry Potter's Edinburgh

    From the moment you set foot on this Harry Potter-themed walking tour, you are transported into J.K. Rowling's magical universe. Your journey commences with an expert English-speaking tour guide sorting you into your Hogwarts House, a lively interaction that sets the tone for the day. As you traverse through Edinburgh's winding streets, you'll be taken to the true gems that inspired the Harry Potter series. Discover the real Grave of Tom Riddle tucked away in the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard, a visit that promises to send a thrilling chill down your spine.

    Immerse in Potter trivia and Edinburgh's charm

    As you walk, your guide, a fount of Harry Potter trivia, will challenge you with an audio-visual quiz – an engaging way to test your knowledge and earn points for your house. Interspersed with the quiz are fascinating stories about Rowling's writing journey in Edinburgh, such as the fact that she penned her novels in local cafes like The Elephant House. As the tour concludes, you will have experienced the magic that lies in Edinburgh's streets, the very magic that breathed life into the world-renowned series of Harry Potter.

    Itinerary

    • William Chambers Monument
    • Greyfriars Kirkyard
    • Potterrow
    • Victoria Street
    • Grassmarket
    • Royal Mile, Edinburgh
    • 253 High St, Edinburgh, UK
  • Additional information

    • No Harry Potter film locations are included in this tour as no filming took place in Edinburgh.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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