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Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter

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Overview

If you loved Harry Potter, then you want a tour of JK Rowling’s home to be as unforgettable as reading the books for the first time. You want to fill that crushing emptiness closing the Deathly Hallows left. You have one chance to make it good & you want the best.

「 I wrote this tour for you 」

» All the inspirations for Harry Potter in Edinburgh & much of the rest of the world too.
» Rowling’s life living across Europe & how this impacted the books.
» What we can learn from how Rowling overcame hardship. 
» How do you write like JK Rowling? Lots & lots of practice & a little reflection mostly, but you could come on this tour anyway & I'll attempt to illuminate an inch further.
» Lunch in a Harry Potter cafe with practicals: Divination, Charms, Potter games; quill writing or song-smithing.
① ticket passages a group of up to 6 Potterheads & squibs.

It’s been popular amongst generous parents seeking an entirely forgettable rite of passage; passionate fans & teachers, for thoroughness.

What's Included

  • Flexibility: message me why the books are important to you, your preferred start time & duration
  • To book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour
  • This is a private tour for you, your friends & family exclusively
  • Lunch, where Rowling wrote ‘great parts’ of the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Nevertheless eat Breakfast. It’s a long walk, BREAKFAST IS KING
  • Movie lovers who haven’t read the books. Read the books already. Book my 4¼ hr tour or Potter Trail
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Meeting and Pickup

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I can pick you up at Old Town accommodation & adapt my route if you’re jet-lagged & need maximum time to eat breakfast, but story-wise it’s optimum to meet me at the regular tour start point: opposite the Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower, besides the statue of the Duke of Wellington.Please message me to change the tour commencement time after booking; it can start later but rarely earlier

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High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Duke of Wellington

My preferred start point, is opposite the Balmoral Hotel, with its big clock tower, betwixt the Apple store & the statue of the Duke of Wellington on his beloved horse Copenhagen
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Edinburgh Old Town

An 8-hour tour of locations connected to JK Rowling & the writing of her beloved Harry Potter. Harry's saga is more than a million words & has sold more than ½ billion books. You don't need an 8-hour 'Harry Potter tour', but Harry deserves it.
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6 hours 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Elephant House

Late lunch! If it's open. Around £15 per person will be required. If it's closed we'll go elsewhere.This is optional, the tour can be done without lunch, you could bring a packed lunch or buy sandwiches en-route to eat on the go. But this would omit the seated lunch activities.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars

Part of Edinburgh's world heritage site and Edinburgh's most visited cemetery, I wonder why?
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • There is a good amount of steps. People say it is a good workout. Wear comfortable waterproof shoes
  • It can be very cold, bring a hat & gloves & check the weather for rain
  • 8 hours is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter?

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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Flexibility: message me why the books are important to you, your preferred start time & duration.
  • To book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour.
  • This is a private tour for you, your friends & family exclusively.
  • Wandwork.
  • Gives you a general overview of the Old Town, should be done on day 1 of your visit.
  • Kingdom of the Scots exhibition.
  • Old Parliament Hall.
  • Ignore Tripadvisor's whimsy^ This tour is about JK Rowling, it touches on Potter but it majors in JK.
  • Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch, where Rowling wrote ‘great parts’ of the Philosopher’s Stone.
  • Nevertheless eat Breakfast. It’s a long walk, BREAKFAST IS KING.
  • Movie lovers who haven’t read the books. Read the books already. Book my 4¼ hr tour or Potter Trail.
  • Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many "tributes".
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Flexibility: message me why the books are important to you, your preferred start time & duration
  • To book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour
  • This is a private tour for you, your friends & family exclusively
  • Wandwork
  • Gives you a general overview of the Old Town, should be done on day 1 of your visit
  • Kingdom of the Scots exhibition
  • Old Parliament Hall
  • Ignore City Boat Tours 's whimsy^ This tour is about JK Rowling, it touches on Potter but it majors in JK
  • Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me
  • Lunch, where Rowling wrote ‘great parts’ of the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Nevertheless eat Breakfast. It’s a long walk, BREAKFAST IS KING
  • Movie lovers who haven’t read the books. Read the books already. Book my 4¼ hr tour or Potter Trail
  • Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many "tributes"

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please review » EXCLUSIONS ✕
  • There is a good amount of steps. People say it is a good workout. Wear comfortable waterproof shoes
  • It can be very cold, bring a hat & gloves & check the weather for rain
  • 8 hours is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!
  • For an all-day private tour the price is relatively keen, ½ of some. Lunch, maybe a tip, are MOST appreciated.
  • At least 1 person needs to have read all the books, or your Wizard will despair
  • If unavailable to book this tour, or my 5¾hr private tour, please contact Potter Tour

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