Uncover the inspiring journey of JK Rowling in Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Explore the cafes and events that shaped her, and discover the magic behind the creation of the iconic series. Join this 4¼-hour tour and ignite your own creativity!
Uncover the inspiring journey of JK Rowling in Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Explore the cafes and events that shaped her, and discover the magic behind the creation of the iconic series. Join this 4¼-hour tour and ignite your own creativity!
- The Balmoral - The tour begins at the place where Harry Potter met his end. (He might have come back to life - SPOILERS).
- EH8 9DH - The maternity ward where Harry was born.
- McEwan Hall - Visit the magnificent hall where JK Rowling celebrated.
- Greyfriars Kirkyard - Although JK Rowling denies this cemetery as an inspiration, we…
- The Balmoral - The tour begins at the place where Harry Potter met his end. (He might have come back to life - SPOILERS).
- EH8 9DH - The maternity ward where Harry was born.
- McEwan Hall - Visit the magnificent hall where JK Rowling celebrated.
- Greyfriars Kirkyard - Although JK Rowling denies this cemetery as an inspiration, we uncover the truth.
- George Heriot’s School - JK Rowling claims this castle-like school isn’t Hogwarts. So what’s her connection? Why has she visited so often and why has it deeply influenced her life?
- The Elephant House - The supposed birthplace of Harry Potter? Not quite, but still cherished by JK Rowling.
- Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream - Scottish whisky ice cream, the most Scottish ice cream in the world. Occasionally, when the elves are busy, they also offer a butter brew flavor.
- Museum CONTEXT - We explore Victoria Street, Edinburgh’s winding wizarding street, and its famous Harry Potter shops.
- Heart of Midlothian Mosaic - What lessons does Harry Potter impart? Not much, as Rowling didn’t see herself as a babysitter or teacher. Here, we delve into some of her ideas and worldviews as reflected in her epic.
- Lothian Chambers - JK Rowling’s love for Europe - Oh my!
- The Writers’ Museum - Edinburgh is UNESCO’s first ‘City of Literature’, mentoring others globally. In this special court for writers, we examine the rise of Edinburgh’s most famous adopted daughter.
- Mercat Cross - Where poverty and royalty intersect. Or something like that.
- Edinburgh City Chambers - We take a look at Rowling’s Edinburgh Award.
- JK Rowling’s Handprints - The grand finale, where we express our gratitude.
- Resurrection stone to revive the magic
- Escort back to Edinburgh’s ‘Harry Potter’ street at the end if you wish
- 4+ hours of Edinburgh’s world heritage site, the Hogwartian half, the Old Town
- Explores JK Rowling’s themes
- A peek inside JK Rowling’s head
- Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me
- Resurrection stone to revive the magic
- Escort back to Edinburgh’s ‘Harry Potter’ street at the end if you wish
- 4+ hours of Edinburgh’s world heritage site, the Hogwartian half, the Old Town
- Explores JK Rowling’s themes
- A peek inside JK Rowling’s head
- Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me
- Genocide: We’re a local company compliant with Scottish law
- Tips: Wizards aren’t rich, unsurprisingly, help him out if you can afford to
- Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many “tributes”
- French. If your English is weak I am able to appoint a French guide, please contact me
- Flexibility: due to the…
- Genocide: We’re a local company compliant with Scottish law
- Tips: Wizards aren’t rich, unsurprisingly, help him out if you can afford to
- Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many “tributes”
- French. If your English is weak I am able to appoint a French guide, please contact me
- Flexibility: due to the start point it’s difficult to cut the tour short SEEK my 8hr Potterhead tour
- Humility. Well OK. Why am I so bad @ Quidditch, it’s so unfair. & Charms & Transfiguration & Potions
- And nobody likes me. The only person who likes me is Hermione. Jesus.
- Breakfast. We can pause for sandwiches to be eaten during the tour, but BREAKFAST IS KING
- Kids who have not read the books. Buy them the books already. Meantime try potter trail instead
- This is a tour for those who’ve read & love the books. Squibs are there for true fan’s ride
JK Rowling… she’s sold a few books - what?!
On this tour, we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed & conquer the world. Discover the events that moved her & the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through a caffeine-charged imagination, a penniless single mother put a dent in the…
JK Rowling… she’s sold a few books - what?!
On this tour, we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed & conquer the world. Discover the events that moved her & the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through a caffeine-charged imagination, a penniless single mother put a dent in the Muggle-verse.
Learn the entire genesis of Potter, from lightning striking on a Manchester train to becoming a pillar of British culture & shaping generations.
Reviewers say it’s a good introduction to our Hogwartian old town, discover fabulous gothic scenes off the Muggle track, the stonework of Rowling’s imagination.
There’s magic, I never got my letter so I’m giving you yours.
Darker than an Azkaban prison cell, more brilliant than all the gold in Gringotts, 4+ hours long for those with double the love. Stand on the shoulders of Rowling, Nimbus-charge your originality & drive; fill that aching Potter-shaped hole inside
- Many children have enjoyed the tour, however it’s based on Rowling’s rags to riches story & so is dark. The more difficulties a person has overcome, the more you can learn from them. This tour has darker stories from Rowling’s instructive biography, which I hope will inspire those ready to achieve more
- The tour is also based on the books, the books have some adult themes which I give credit too, because ‘they’re just children’s books’ annoys me. People who have just seen the movies may not be aware of these darker themes
- 5 km+ of up and down walking through Edinburgh’s hilly old town
- 4¼ HOURS is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!
- This tour is also available as a private tour, along with a more JKR-comprehensive 5¾ hour private tour & 8hr Potter Cornucopia with lunch. Please contact Potter Tour
- Not recommended for people requiring mobility aids, e.g. a stick, 6km of hilly walking is demanding. Contact me for a private tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.