Harry Potter Tours in Edinburgh: 15 to Book

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.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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4.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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5.3-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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 13 hours · from $268

Travel from Edinburgh by coach through Fife, Perth, Glen Coe, Glenfinnan, and Rannoch Moor, then board the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William. Guides such as Charlie, Cara, Connor, and Tim add Scottish history, film lore, music, and humor to this long but rewarding day.

“We had a fantastic day!! Louise was an incredible guide. She had some much interesting history to share about Harry Potter, Edinburgh, the Highlands, and Scottish history in general. She was a fabulous storyteller. The bus was very comfortable and a great way to see so much of Scotland. The train was so worth the long route. Incredible, highly recommend!”

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10.JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Sarah, Kristel, or Ryan, tracing J.K. Rowling’s inspirations. See Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirk, Tom Riddle’s grave, and the place linked with the final book. Expect history, trivia, and a brisk pace.

“I chose this tour specifically because it didn't seem cheesy. I was with my adult daughters, and we didn't want to play trivia games, wear a silly hat or deal with lots of little kids. It was perfect! There were a couple kids, but the tour was info-packed, briskly paced and mercifully cheese-free. We also learned a lot about Scottish history, which was great. We only had one day for sightseeing -- we were in town for a Uni graduation -- so we only did this tour and the castle tour, and they dovetailed perfectly. A big shout-out to our guide, Sarah! She was exceptional -- energetic, knowledgable, great with…”

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11.Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with Potter-focused guides such as Paul, Jackson, Robert, or Benjamin. In two hours, you’ll connect Rowling’s Edinburgh life with Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, Old College, the Elephant Café, and Edinburgh Castle, while also learning city history.

“We were the only ones on the tour, so it was a private tour! Our guide was very informative and knew everything about Potter and why J.K. was inspired by each place we visited. It was also a great tour of Edinburgh, and even though it was very cold, we had a great time!”

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12.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Edinburgh to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream with an English-speaking guide. Expect coastal views, Harry Potter filming locations, castle gardens, lively commentary, and a full 9.5-hour day. Castle admission, food, and hotel pickup cost extra.

“The Alnwick Castle and looking at Harry Potter locations. The drive and the guide was very good and informative”

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13.2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 428 reviews · 35 hours · from $481

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands with an English-speaking guide, spend a night in a Fort Augustus B&B, and ride the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig. Guides such as Steven B, Iain, Ben, and Keith are praised for strong storytelling, music, humor, and thoughtful local stops.

“It was such a great experience! We got to see so many places and stop for photos. Jaime was a great story teller and was so knowledgeable. We had an amazing time and captured so many memories. Highly recommend!”

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14.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Follow a small group through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Old Town, Greyfriars Cemetery, Victoria Street, and other places linked to J.K. Rowling’s imagination. Guides such as Jackson, Hazel, Kirsty, and Paul bring the stories to life, then you explore Edinburgh Castle on your own for two hours.

“Witch Hazel is amazing and beautiful!! She has a true love for Harry Potter and it really shows during her tour! She’s fun, exciting, and full of witty stories. I give her and the tour a 10!”

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15.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Spend two busy days exploring the Highlands from Edinburgh with a guide, visiting Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Mallaig, and Glencoe. The highlight is a one-way Jacobite steam train ride from Fort William to Mallaig, with overnight B&B accommodation in Fort Augustus.

“I think for most people the most crucial selling point of the tour is the Harry Potter stem train. However, it’s not like any review on the site. Firstly there is no stem train at all and all the window cannot open and people are prohibited to go anywhere to take pictures or videos when the train passing the bridge which is even used as the propaganda of the tour. This is completely like a scam. Secondly, I heard from other tour mates that I paid 50% more than them which made me more angry. In this case, I completely lost confidence on Viator and I will not make any…”

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