Edinburgh Walking Tour: Unfold Harry Potter's History and Scottish Cuisine
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100 Ratings
Edinburgh
Uncover the magical world of Harry Potter, explore Edinburgh's dark history, and savor delicious Scottish cuisine on this engaging and educational walking tour. Join us now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Victoria Street - Discuss how J K Rowling began her journey in creating Harry Potter and how Edinburgh played its part in her journey of writing Harry Potter.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
This one-of-a-kind walking excursion intertwines insights about Harry Potter, historical events, and Scottish gastronomy, all while keeping you thoroughly entertained. This enlightening and enjoyable activity offers a peek into J.K. Rowling’s life, a deep dive into the grim past of Edinburgh featuring beheadings and body snatchers, the story of Edinburgh’s most cherished canine, a journey following the path of Charles Darwin, and ends with a treat featuring Scottish specialties like haggis and deep-fried Mars bars.
Location
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
We will meet outside the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge Road.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cindy_n
May 21, 2024
Take all of my money!! - Rob was absolutely amazing and so lively. He really brought the city of Edinburgh to life for us. The tour was both so personal and enlightening. He truly does cater to both Harry Potter fans and history nerds during this whole trip. Such a humble and passionate guide and would 1000% take a tour of his again!
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Alex_f
May 19, 2024
Best tour of our trip to Edinburgh! - This was such a great tour and a great bang for your buck! We had already been in town for a few days and had seen a good amount of the main attractions, but Rob showed us some awesome hidden gems that only a local would know! He is very passionate about Edinburgh and really knows his Harry Potter! Highly recommend!
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Keslyn_b
May 15, 2024
A Pun-derful Time! - Rob was a fantastic guide in every sense! His knowledge, warm demeanor, stories, jokes & personal touches made for an interesting, illuminating and amusing tour. We were lucky to have him all to ourselves and he went above and beyond with additional recommendations for attractions, dining, etc for the rest of our stay in Edinburgh. Highly recommend for a fun and pun-derful time.
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Amand278
May 15, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour , very informative , Rob was fantastic one of the best tour guides we had on our 4 day trip to Edinburgh.
Highly Recommended
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577prajwalk
May 2, 2024
Enchanting Adventure - Rob's Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh was simply enchanting! His passion and knowledge brought Rowling's world to life, making every moment magical. From the Elephant House Café to hidden alleyways, Rob's tour exceeded expectations. A must-do for Potter fans and Edinburgh explorers alike!
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Sarahdesussex
May 2, 2024
Thanks Arno! - Arno, our guide, was great! Kind, he knows a lot about Harry Potter as well as the city. His passion for the saga is contagious and will appeal to everyone, even those who are not fond of Harry Potter. The visit is interactive since there is even the distribution of the sorting hat at the very beginning and a quiz throughout the visit to earn points for your house. Thank you Arno for this tour, it was super cool!
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B6386szelizabethl
Apr 29, 2024
Great tour! - My mom and I went on this tour just the other day and couldn't have loved it more! It's obvious that Rob loves giving these tours and wants everyone to have a good experience...he feels more like a friend than a tour guide. He provides a lot of info on the tour (not overwhelming at all though) and doesn't mind answering questions as well. We had so much fun! I would definitely recommend this one!!
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959meredithb
Apr 27, 2024
Informative and fun tour with a terrific guide! - Rob was fantastic, and the tour was both fun and really interesting! Not only is Rob deeply knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter, but also about the history of Edinburgh. He is a compelling storyteller, and very inclusive, making the group feel very comfortable. The tour was well paced so we received a lot of information without feeling rushed or overloaded. Thank you Rob for a great experience! You are a terrific guide!
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Zachary_c
Apr 25, 2024
Great tour - Robb was great and freeflowing with Harry Potter groaners. It was a great time had by all. He even made sure to cater to those non potter fanatics
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173zackc
Apr 25, 2024
Great tour! - We had a great time on this tour. We had a mix of Harry Potter fanatics and not and Rob was great about reading the room and adjusting to the group. Bad jokes? He’s got em in spades! We learned a lot. Thanks Rob
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