Harry Potter Locations: Private Half-Day Tour in Edinburgh
Overview
On this fantastic Harry Potter-inspired walking tour of Edinburgh, you will visit some of the haunts where J. K. Rowling would sip coffee and put pen to paper writing the first Harry Potter books as her baby daughter slept in her pram. Learn about this extraordinary author, see the places she drew inspiration from, and purchase novelties from Potter-themed shops.
Your tour takes you through the parts of Edinburgh that may well have inspired J.K. Rowling’s magical world - the cobblestone streets around the Grassmarket, evocative of a certain Diagon Alley. Stop outside Edinburgh City Chambers, where you’ll see J.K. Rowling’s handprints and the McEwan Hall, where she was awarded an honorary degree from the prestigious Edinburgh University. You’ll also wander through the eerie Greyfriars Kirkyard where Rowling may have picked up some of the more famous names in the books - you will see the real Tom Riddle’s grave!
What's Included
- Scottish whisky ice cream or butter brew flavour if available (1 per guest)
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout experience
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9DH, UK
Finish at EH8 9DH- Harry's maternity ward.
What To Expect
The Balmoral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Writers' Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
George Heriot's School
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
McEwan Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
EH8 9DH
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Activity code: C-255730P14
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