Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Elephant House café, birthplace of Harry Potter
- Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, inspiration for character names
- See Victoria Street, inspiration for Diagon Alley
- Discover the Balmoral Hotel, where J.K. Rowling completed the series
- Learn about Edinburgh's influence on the wizarding world
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Harry Potter locations
- Visit to the Elephant House café, birthplace of Harry Potter
- Exploration of Greyfriars Kirkyard, inspiration for character names
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
William Chambers Monument, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
- Bring a camera to capture the magical locations
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- There is approximately 1.5 miles walking, at an easy pace
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, although there are many hills
- Your interactive tickets, games and concierge live in your SYC Passport: go to app.seeyour.city, enter your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.
Traveler reviews
Great tour for Potter fans
Great experience and history of the evolution of harry Potter. The interactive aspect was a nice touch. Kieran was superb and well versed in all things HP. He has the perfect personality as a guide and made sure he made everyone feel welcome.
Orla was a great guide!...
Orla was a great guide! We enjoyed learning about the Harry Potter connections, as well as Rowling’s time, in EDI. And of course, Bobby!
Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh
Leo did a great job of guiding our group through the Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh. I would definitely recommend Leo and this tour to anyone who loves Harry Potter or just wants to learn more about the city of Edinburgh!
We had a great tour with...
We had a great tour with Leo! A very informative experience with fun interactive trivia as you go. We were pleasantly surprised about the historical, symbolic, and Scotland specific fun facts we were able to learn along the way!
A great family experience
Leo was fantastic, a very entertaining story teller 50 points for hufflepuff!