Edinburgh Walking Tour: Unfold Harry Potter's History and Scottish Cuisine

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: 24 hours
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…

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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Maryamap6861sr
Jan 23, 2025
Magical tour 🧙🏼‍♀️ - It was really magical tour with Rob 🪄 , we enjoyed our time to the max 😍, i hope to join another tour with him soon 🤍 .. Robert is the best 👍🏼🤍
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X522titraceys
Jan 8, 2025
Great tour for all ages! - Rob is a great tour guide - interesting, entertaining and funny! My 20 yr old son and I really enjoyed it! We liked that he added real Scottish history to the Harry Potter info. Highly recommend!
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Z245oselisabethm
Jan 6, 2025
Entertaining and Informative! - I went on this tour with my best friend's family back in 2022, and I loved it so much that I went again with my family when they visited! Rob is very friendly and engaging, and even as a huge Harry Potter fan I learned new things about where JK pulled inspiration from. It was a highlight from my time in Edinburgh. You definitely get your money's worth!
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253mikar
Jan 4, 2025
Magical Tour with Rob! - Rob was an incredible tour guide who made our time in Edinburgh unforgettable! As a big Harry Potter fan, I loved how knowledgeable he was about the Wizarding world, sharing details that made the stories come to life. What stood out even more was how inclusive he was. He kept those who aren’t big Harry Potter fans just as engaged with fascinating facts about Edinburgh’s rich history. His ability to balance both interests made the tour enjoyable for everyone. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone visiting Edinburgh, whether you’re a Potterhead or just curious about the city’s past!
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Alyssagee21
Jan 1, 2025
A Magical Experience with a Fantastic Guide! - If you’re a Harry Potter fan or just someone who loves exploring Edinburgh’s rich history, this tour is an absolute must! Robert, our guide, was truly exceptional. From the moment we started, he made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and checked in often to see if we were okay. His kindness and genuine interest in getting to know each of us added such a personal touch to the experience. Robert’s passion for what he does really shines through. He took us to some stunning spots around Edinburgh, sharing fascinating stories about how certain buildings got their names and revealing the inspirations behind J.K. Rowling’s world of Harry Potter. The trivia questions and his delightfully corny “dad jokes” kept us engaged and entertained the entire time. What stood out the most was how knowledgeable and enthusiastic Robert is. It’s clear that he loves sharing the magic of Harry Potter and the beauty of Edinburgh with others. Highly recommend!
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Stephanie_m
Dec 27, 2024
Worthwhile tour - His enthusiasm and story telling ability made for a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging tour! We would definitely recommend if you are interested in learning about Edinburgh history, including the origin of the Harry Potter novels.
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878kristonh
Dec 19, 2024
Brilliant experience - We just finished the tour yesterday. It was brilliant. I enjoyed that it not only had things about Harry Potter for me, but lots of other stuff for my non potter family members. We all really enjoyed it and learned new things. I highly recommend.
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Nikir738
Dec 10, 2024
How do the Malfoys enter a building? They Slytherin - Had so much fun on this tour with Rob! I am a Harry Potter fan, but you don’t need to be one to enjoy this! The stops are great, offering some unique views that you may miss on your own. Rob is funny and knowledgeable - gets to know every single person in the group and really brings everyone together. We even had time to stop in for a special donut along the way! Would highly recommend this tour.
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I8012ffrebeccal
Dec 7, 2024
A fun and interesting tour! - Tour was exactly what we had hoped for! Rob was friendly and very knowledgeable! It was funny, interesting and perfectly paced. A great start to our trip in Edinburgh and gave us some great recommendations as well. As a Harry Potter lover it was great, but would easily recommend to those wanting some interesting history facts too!
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540annabellak
Dec 7, 2024
Tour Experience as a Solo Traveler - Seeing as I ended up being the only one on the tour I was a bit nervous, but Rob made the tour very comfortable! The guide was very knowledgeable and I must say, if you’re into corny puns, has plenty of those to go around. Each location was very interesting to go to and overall had a lovely time!
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