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Edinburgh - Magical Harry Potter Highlights & Wizards Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of Old Town Edinburgh and its must-see highlights. Explore the city streets with our local guide discovering the heart of the city, its culture, history, the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of the Old Town and a recognised World UNESCO Heritage site, and enjoy all the thrilling Harry Potter landmarks.
This tour offers one of the most unique and truly memorable visits to the historical heart of Edinburgh. Scotland’s capital offers an incredible mix of historical highlights including castles, churches, Abbeys and remarkable architecture and one of the best museums in the British Isles, The National Museum of Scotland. Visit spellbinding locations and landmarks dotted throughout this Magical Kingdom that will transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry that featured in the Harry Potter films. The tour is narrated by a Wizard who is also an expert local guide and will lead the group on a fascinating walk of discovery.

What's Included

  • Learn about Harry Potter’s birthplace, Scotland’s history, culture and people
  • Visit Edinburgh’s Old Town highlights & part of the famous Royal Mile & St Giles Cathedral Exterior
  • See and do so much more than you could on your own with this with a small group tour
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drinks / Gratitude
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1 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK

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Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK

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The Balmoral

The tour begins where Rowling finished. This magical hotel will be where the Muggles show up to meet their local Wizard before departing on their magical spelling binding journey.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Knox House Museum

Located on the Royal Mile a short distance from the castle, the John Knox House & Scottish Storytelling Centre attraction is a treat for anyone interested in Scotland's rich cultural heritage. It was built in 1470 and is said to be the one-time home of the protestant reformer after which it's named.The expert local guide will offer incredible insights into the Scottish Reformation, a pivotal moment in the country's history.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Cross

Stop to hear about The Mercat Cross of Edinburgh located in Parliament Square next to St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. The Mercat Cross has been around since the 14th century, although the present structure is of Victorian origin. Moved several times, disassembled and reassembled. The Cross is not really a cross. It is a octagonal drum substructure with the royal arms of Britain, Scotland, England and Ireland, the borough arms of Edinburgh, Leith and the Canongate, and the University. Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross is topped with a carved unicorn, Scotland’s national animal. The Mercat Cross is a landmark in Edinburgh. As elsewhere in Scotland, important civic announcements were made at the Mercat Cross. In the past, you would also have seen public punishments and executions carried out at the cross. It's been the site of landmark moments in the city's history. Make sure you see the unicorn at the top. Group will have time to take photos.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

Consecrated in 1243, St. Giles Cathedral — also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh — is Edinburgh's principal church. On this stop guests will see the current structure which was built in the 1300s and is notable for its impressive 161-foot-tall central tower with its eight arched buttresses. These form a huge crown (the Crown Steeple), which has become a favorite backdrop for photos and selfies. Interior highlights include memorials to the dead of WWI; lovely stained-glass windows; and a statue of John Knox, leader of the Protestant Reformation (his former home, 45 High Street, is close by and contains a museum). The tour guide will offer a fully guided exterior visit allowing guests the opportunity to learn so much about the structure and the history of Scotland.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deacon Brodie's Tavern

We stop here to find out about Deacon Brodie, one of the most infamous criminals from Edinburgh's history and we will find out about the famous character he inspired for Robert Louis Stevenson the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Elephant House

Stop to take a photo of the very location where JK Rowling wrote the most incredible Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in the world.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh, Scotland, after reportedly spending fourteen years guarding his owner's grave, until his own death on 14 January 1872. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films. A prominent commemorative statue and nearby graves are a tourist attraction.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Scotland

The expert local guide will enlighten the tour group with a visit to a collection of the most interesting exhibits which will provide a comprehensive overview of Scotland’s artifacts and treasure. Come face-to-face with iconic historic artefacts, learn how Scottish innovation has helped shape the modern world, and inspired JK Rowling to create the greatest spellbinding character in history.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh – Magical Harry Potter Highlights & Wizards Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Learn about Harry Potter’s birthplace, Scotland’s history, culture and people
  • Visit Edinburgh’s Old Town highlights & part of the famous Royal Mile & St Giles Cathedral Exterior
  • See and do so much more than you could on your own with this with a small group tour
  • Entrance to National Museum of Scotland
  • Fully guided tour with a first-class expert wizarding professional local Guide
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drinks / Gratitude

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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