Edinburgh Harry Potter Tour: Explore the Inspirational Spots for Potter's Phenomenon

Embark on a private tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town to discover the inspirational spots behind the Harry Potter phenomenon. Explore the Royal Mile, Diagon Alley, and more with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard - We’ll pass through Greyfriars Kirkyard, finding gravestones of characters within the Harry Potter series. (Who must not be named..)
    We’ll also spot “Hogwarts School” of wizardry from inside the graveyard.
  • Grassmarket - Famous street in Old Town Edinburgh with lots of rich history, stories and 1 Potter connection.
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What's Included
  • Guided Tour
Additional Information

Join us for an exclusive exploration of Edinburgh’s ancient Old Town. We’ll discover the locations where J. K. Rowling found her muse for her world-famous Harry Potter series. Starting from the renowned Royal Mile under the gaze of Edinburgh Castle, we will explore ‘Diagon Alley’ and visit an authentic graveyard to see the final resting place of ‘he who…

Location
Tartan Weaving Mill & Exhibition
Castlehill
555 Castle Hill on Google. I will be standing outside the main door of the Tartan Weaving Mill on Castle Hill. I stand near the postcard stand.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pioneer46820531036
Jul 8, 2025
A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE!!! - This Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour was full of fascinating stories, fun facts, and hidden gems related to the Harry Potter universe and J.K. Rowling’s inspirations. Our guide was truly exceptional – knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very engaging. She made the experience fun for everyone, whether you’re a Potterhead or just curious. Her passion for both Harry Potter and Edinburgh’s history was obvious, and she brought the magic to life with humor and energy. We visited places like the graveyard with names that inspired characters, the café where Rowling used to write, and many other magical spots around the city. It felt like walking through pages of the books! Highly recommended for any Harry Potter fan visiting Edinburgh , and a big thank you to our wonderful guide , Kat ,for making it so special!! The tour also addresses to people who love history.
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Lisa_m
Jul 5, 2025
Great time! - Perfect private tour! The tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun! I highly recommend this tour especially if you have a small group!
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Spring_c
Jun 8, 2025
Kat is a wonderful guide,... - Kat is a wonderful guide, she is very knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh and about how Harry Potter relates. We enjoyed our time with her so much and my kids were absolutely mesmerized by everything of she showed us. We would highly recommend this tour and Kat. 5 plus stars!
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Warren_h
Jun 6, 2025
Best value ever! Best 1hr of Potter info and fun I had all trip - Best value ever! Best 1hr of Potter info and fun I had all trip. Tip this woman well!! The Cemetary was my favorite as well as touring “the real” Diagon Alley!
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Sandra
Nov 5, 2024
Amazing, knowledgeable tour with lovely Kat - Kat was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable. She always ensured we were okay; she knew a lot about the folklore of Edinburgh, and she even had wands in her bag so we could take pictures with different characters' wands if we wanted. I'm super happy of my experience with her.
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Kirk_d
Aug 11, 2024
Informative and fun tour - Our tour group ranged in age from 8 to 74 years. Cat kept us all entertained with historic and Harry Potter related information. Highly recommend this tour.
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Krissyr902
Aug 1, 2024
Perfect way to start our first-time visit! - Lovely tour for Harry Potter fans & Edinburgh visitors! Kat provided wonderful historical tidbits & HP insight. We (mum, dad, 12yo) went back to many of the tour stops after.
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C6477iiivanav
Jun 25, 2024
Great experience - Kat is a very friendly tour guide with a great sense of humor and a wide range of knowledge about the history of Edinburgh. She told us many interesting stories about the dark history of witchcraft and Harry Potter. I highly recommend the Travel Kat Tour for all HP lovers.
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Soz54
Jun 25, 2024
Great tour with Kat! - My friends were visiting Edinburgh and we contacted Kat at short notice, a day or two before arrival using the contact details on her website. Kat was very prompt to reply and very accommodating even for a small group (2 adults and a child). She more or less created a bespoke tour for them with bits of the Harry Potter tour and Edinburgh history also, which was great! No issues in recommending Kat as a tour guide for Edinburgh!
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Derek_s
Aug 8, 2024
Good for Potter Fans - Great to see some key sites and get some insights on JK Rowlings inspiration from the city. Kat our guide was enthusiastic and provided great commentaries.
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From $129 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).