Best Film Location Tours in Edinburgh: Our Top 15

1.Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,944 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Our pick

Follow a live guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the William Chambers Monument to the Royal Mile. You’ll be sorted into a Hogwarts House, compete in a Harry Potter quiz, see Tom Riddle’s grave, and hear how Edinburgh helped shape Rowling’s books. Guides include Kieran, Jenny, Robbie, Josh, and Nadine.

“We had a lovely time with our guide Kieran, he was so knowledgeable and very fun too, also a great way to see the city and get your bearings! Thank you!”

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2.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Join a two-hour, 1.5-mile Harry Potter walking tour from the William Chambers Monument. Guides such as Robbie, Jenny, Orla, and Xander mix wizarding facts with Edinburgh stories, a house quiz, Castlehill sights, Diagon Alley, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Castle.

“Jenny was really good and organized and gave us a fun and amazing walking tour with lot of facts and fun games along the way. The 2 hour tour felt like 5 mins. Jenny is just amazing !! Highly recommended”

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3.The Outlander Experience Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,821 reviews · 8 hours · from $62

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver-guide tracing Jamie and Claire’s Scotland by air-conditioned coach. Visit Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with stories about Outlander, Jacobite history, and Scottish culture along the way.

“It was fantastic! Our guide was entertaining, funny and had so many good tidbits about Outlander, I enjoyed every minute and every detail he shared, it was a fantastic tour! Totally recommend to any fan!”

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4.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 9.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide visiting Outlander sites around central Scotland. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with time for history, filming stories, scenery, and lunch at your own expense.

“There is no better way to link a memory with a site in a glorious series like Outlander. Your learning& appreciation for the time period, struggles, culture, & people increases exponentially! We loved Ry & his kind & thoughtful guidance. Do it!”

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5.Harry Potter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for two hours with an English-speaking guide who connects Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the Royal Mile, and Rowling’s writing places to Harry Potter. Expect house quizzes, book trivia, Edinburgh history, and guides such as Sarah, Kristel, Ross, and Australian David.

“lots of information we did not expect, even about the real life people upon which characters were based. Also a lot of fun with a house quiz along the way. Thank you Aussi David!”

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6.“Outlander” Filming Locations Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,270 reviews · 9 hours · from $64

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Outlander locations around central Scotland. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with optional entry fees. Guides such as Connor, Louise, Dusty, and Graeme add Scottish history, filming facts, music, and humor.

“Everything was wonderful. Our guide Karis was a doll. She took very good care of us. If you go in the castles, be sure to wear good shoes. I mostly enjoyed learning about the histories of the places and how they were used in the Outlander series. Great time!”

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7.Outlander Adventure Day Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,206 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend eight hours tracing Outlander locations with a small group of up to 16. Ride from Edinburgh by Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, visit Blackness and Doune castles, explore Culross, and stop at Midhope Castle, the real Lallybroch.

“Our guide Jamie King, was polite, knowledgeable, organized and efficient. I loved his facts, funny stories and play list throughout the day. It was an amazing trip!!”

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8.Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,116 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Spend about eight hours visiting Outlander locations in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide. See Jamie’s Lallybroch, Fort William at Blackness Castle, Wentworth Prison, Castle Leoch, and Cranesmuir. Guides such as Kelly, Kieran, Andrew, and Penny have brought both filming stories and Scottish history to life.

“The tour was wonderful and so glad we decided to do it. Our tour guide was Simon and he was very knowledgeable. Saw places I know we wouldn’t have found on our own.. so worth it!!”

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9.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

Join Highland Explorer Tours for a 13.5-hour trip from Edinburgh with a local guide such as Tiegen, Tim, or Cara. See Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe, then ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William. Expect beautiful scenery, Harry Potter filming sites, and a long day.

“It was an incredible time in Scotland. We love Harry Potter and we really enjoyed all the landscapes!”

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10.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh to Portree with an English-speaking guide, ride the Jacobite steam train over Glenfinnan Viaduct, and spend two nights on Skye. You’ll see Glencoe, the Old Man of Storr, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and more without driving.

“Our tour of the Highlands and Isle of Skye was wonderful. From the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and the Black Cuillins, to the historic sites of Culloden and the Clava Cairns and the lovely towns of Powtree and Inverness, it was all just grand. But what made this tour so special was our driver Jada and tour guide Louise. Both were personable, professional, organized and fun. Jada's driving skills were amazing. Louise was a wonderful storyteller who made Scottish history and legends come alive. Together they were definitely a "dynamic duo."”

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11.Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander locations with a Timberbush guide such as Ian, Linda, Adam, or Paul Santa. Visit Culross, Tuilyies Standing Stones, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, and Midhope Castle, with extra time for Scottish history and photos.

“The tour was simply amazing! Our guide was very fun, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience. The vehicle was super comfortable, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Everything was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. Next time, I will definitely book a tour with this company again. Highly recommended!”

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12.Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 917 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Jackson, Paul, Hazel, and Robert, tracing Harry Potter inspirations from Greyfriars Kirkyard to Victoria Street and the Elephant Café. Finish with entry to Edinburgh Castle, giving Potter fans a strong mix of literary lore, city history, and a major landmark.

“Paul was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny! We are very happy with the tour.”

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13.Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Follow an English-speaking Potterhead guide through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Waverley Station, Old College, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and more. Expect Harry Potter stories, city history, trivia, castle views, and a steady two-hour walk. Small-group and private options are available.

“I took along our youth group as part of our travel training project and they had a lovely time exploring the city. Our guide Robert was fab. We will be again with another group in a couple weeks :)”

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14.Original Harry Potter Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 834 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Spend two hours walking through Edinburgh with a live German-speaking guide such as Joshua. Follow Harry Potter connections, see Tom Riddle’s grave, pass JK Rowling’s golden handprints, take an audio-visual quiz, earn house points, and learn which Hogwarts House fits you.

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15.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80

Spend 13 to 14 hours touring the Highlands from Edinburgh with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ian, Brendan, Brian, or Dougie. Travel through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, ride the Jacobite train if selected, see Loch Shiel and Glenfinnan Viaduct, and stop in Mallaig and Pitlochry.

“Absolutely amazing! It was the best part of my trip. We enjoyed every stop and fully saw all of the sights. The highlands are stunning! Our driver, Brenden, was outstanding and made this trip so much better. We learned so much about Scottish geography, history and culture. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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