Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh 2026
Walking tour | Harry Potter trivia quiz | Reserve now & pay later
About Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh
Book our Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh, and discover how J.K. Rowling wrote her masterpiece! You'll visit essential landmarks that inspired magical locations and central characters. For example, the winding Victoria Street and the spooky Greyfriars Kirkyard. Your guide will also take you to where J.K. Rowling wrote the books, like The Elephant House. At the end of the tour you’ll be sorted into your Hogwarts House and can test your Harry Potter trivia with a quiz!
See the real-life sites that inspired magical places, like Edinburgh Castle and Hogwarts. You’ll also see Tom Riddle’s grave at Greyfriars!
Visit pivotal spots in the Harry Potter legacy, like The Elephant House, where J.K. Rowling wrote the books. Another spot is J.K. Rowling’s golden handprints.
Discover which Hogwarts house you belong to on the Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh! You’ll also find out if you’re pure-blood, muggle-born, a squib, or a muggle.
At the end of the Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh, take a quiz on the world of Harry Potter! Test your knowledge and earn points for your house.
This tour is available in Spanish, English, German, and French. Feel free to ask your guide any questions you might have, and really get to know the world of Harry Potter from a local perspective.
If plans change, cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a refund. Another option is to book your spot without paying. Only pay when you know you’ll come.
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The best tour for a Harry Potter freak
This tour was more fun than the official Warner Bros. Studios one in London! I LOVED seeing the real-life Tom Riddle grave, as well as the Moodie and McGonagall ones. Felt like I was genuinely looking at the book characters’ graves. It was also always a dream of mine to sit at The Elephant Cafe, so that’s one thing checked off the bucket list. I have to also mention our guide Robbie. He’s so enthusiastic, and very obviously an even bigger Harry Potter geek than I am. Highly recommend you book this tour, and ask for him!
Great combo Edinburgh tour
One of the better walking tours I’ve been on, just because of the way they structured it. Obviously most of it is Harry Potter-focused. Still, there was a decent amount of Edinburgh history sprinkled in also. For example, the Bobby story when we were at Greyfriars. I also loved the sorting and games at the end, although I’d argue I’m much more of a Ravenclaw than a Slytherin. Might just be me though! Also scored higher on the quiz than I thought I would, and I’m positive a fair part of that has to do with the tour lol.
DESCRIPTION
Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh
- Walking tour of Edinburgh
- Live local tour guide
- Sorting into one of the Hogwarts houses
- Harry Potter trivia quiz
- Visiting sights that inspired J.K. Rowling’s writing
- Visiting important touchpoints of the Harry Potter legacy
- English, Spanish, German, French
VIEW THE REAL PLACES THAT INSPIRED MAGICAL PLACES
Your guide will take you to the sites of Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling while writing Harry Potter. For example, head over to Greyfriars Kirkyard - you’ll see the grave of Thomas Riddle! And, as you probably know, Lord Voldemort’s real name was Tom Riddle. Your guide will also show you the graves of William McGonagall and Elizabeth Moodie. The two are clearly inspirations for the famous Transfiguration professor and Auror. You’ll also walk along Victoria Street, a curved and vibrant road full of stores. It was the inspiration for the magical shopping street Diagon Alley!
VISIT IMPORTANT LOCATIONS IN HARRY POTTER LORE
The tour will also take you to major landmarks in the creation of Harry Potter. One of your stops is The Elephant House, known as ‘the birthplace of Harry Potter’. This is where J.K. Rowling wrote many of her early books, snug in the back room. Your guide will also take you to see J.K. Rowling’s golden handprints outside City Chambers. She was awarded the Edinburgh Award in 2008. Then, like other award winners, she celebrated by immortalizing her handprints in stone. If you’re interested in souvenir shopping, we can make a quick stop at Museum Context. They sell broomstick replicas, wands, scarves, and more!
FIND OUT YOUR HOGWARTS HOUSE AND WIN POINTS
This tour is a truly immersive Harry Potter experience. We’ll sort you into a Hogwarts house! Not only will you find out where you belong, we’ll go a step further. You’ll learn if you’re a pure-blood, muggle-born, squib, or muggle! And once you’re sorted, compete in our audio-visual quiz to earn points for your house. Prove your love for the series with your trivia knowledge. Plus, make sure to listen carefully during the tour. You might just learn the answers, and lead your house to victory!
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Do you know J.K. Rowling’s ‘rags to riches’ story?
When J.K. Rowling began writing the Harry Potter books, she was a jobless single mother. She relied heavily on government assistance to provide for her daughter. It’s in these conditions she wrote the first Harry Potter book, often in cafés such as The Elephant House or Nicholson’s. The novels’ success, however, saved her from her difficult living conditions. She went on to attain huge wealth. In fact, she wrote the last scenes of her final Harry Potter novel in one of the Balmoral Hotel’s most luxurious suites: Room 552. The suite was renamed The J.K. Rowling Suite, and is a symbol of the success her hard work brought her.
Book our Harry Potter Edinburgh Tour now to discover more unique facts about J.K. Rowling!
Good to know before you go
- Harry Potter film locations are not included in this tour. This is because no filming happened in Edinburgh.
- Since this is a walking tour, we highly suggest wearing comfortable shoes.
- If attending the tour in the colder months, it’s a good idea to bring a waterproof layer.
- We recommend bringing a water bottle with you as well.
- All visitors must have their photo ID; a passport or an identity card.
- The Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh is selling out quickly - make sure you book yours soon!
Meeting Point
Head to the William Chambers Monument to meet your guide. You can’t miss it - it’s a huge statue of Edinburgh’s publisher and Lord Provost. The exact address is 45 Chambers Street, in the center of Edinburgh.
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FAQ - Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh
How many hours is the Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh?
The tour is 2 hours long. Enough to see everything Harry Potter-related without getting tired!What is the famous Harry Potter street in Edinburgh?
You’re probably thinking of Victoria Street - the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Don’t worry, you’ll see it on the tour!Why is there so much Harry Potter in Edinburgh?
Because J.K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh while writing the novels. Various city locations inspired her. Plus, several of her career milestones happened in Edinburgh.What is the best time of day to do the Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh?
We recommend the morning, as there are likely to be fewer crowds on the streets. You will see the sites and hear your guide more clearly.Will we see any filming locations on the Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh?
Unfortunately not. None of the movies were filmed in Edinburgh. Our tour is more of a deeper look into J.K. Rowling’s writing process for the Harry Potter books.What else should I visit while in Edinburgh?
There are plenty of unique experiences waiting for you in Edinburgh. You can start with an Edinburgh Castle Tour, which takes you through Scotland’s most famous landmark and its rich history. Whisky lovers can enjoy the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh to learn about the country’s iconic drink. If you like mysteries, an Edinburgh Underground Tour will let you explore the city’s hidden passageways, while an Edinburgh Ghost Tour adds a spooky twist. For easy sightseeing, you can hop on a Hop-On Hop-Off Edinburgh Bus Tour. Edinburgh is also the perfect base for day trips. You can take a Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh to hunt for the famous monster. A Highland Tour from Edinburgh shows you dramatic Scottish landscapes, while the Loch Lomond Stirling Castle and Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh combines nature, history, and modern art.Don’t wait! Book now!
- Walking tour
- Multilingual tour guide
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation