Activities & Tours: Scotland

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of your favourite Harry Potter actors and screenwriters around the magical world of Edinburgh. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed with weird and wonderful Potter trivia. Meet your guide who will put you into your House - prepare to have your knowledge tested in our Trivia Quiz! There are several other games along the way with fabulous prizes to be won. Visit the sites that inspired the movies & books!

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based on 2647 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $20.68

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.

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based on 136 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $78.85

JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Join this 2-hour walking tour to explore the magical places that all Harry Potter fans should see in Edinburgh. With your guide, walk the streets that inspired J.K. Rowling and learn about the dark history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.

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based on 506 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $22.13

JK Rowling’s Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4¼hrs

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 ϟ

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based on 199 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours 15 minutes
From $51.71

Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour

Join us on a private tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town. We will explore where J. K. Rowling gained her inspiration for her global phenomenon of Harry Potter. We will begin on the famous Royal Mile and in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. Next we will wander down Edinburgh's "Diagon Alley" and then head into a real graveyard to see the grave "he who must not be named". We will also learn about the cafe's where she sat and wrote the beginning of the book and where she finished in the realms of luxury. Having gained a degree in Tourism Management in Edinburgh and having extensively worked in the Scottish tourism industry I feel I have the passion to show you around. I specialised my final year Thesis paper on the phenomenon that is Harry Potter and how it relates to Scottish tourism. All tours are small group sizes. No more than 10 people per group.

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based on 20 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $122.8

A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

How did JK Rowling craft such brilliant, memorable characters & how did she build such a spell-binding world? Why are Britain’s most beloved novels so dark & troubled? What is Rowling & Harry’s relationship to Edinburgh? ➽ Enter the dim, forbidden section of Madam Pince’s library, break open a stiff dusty book & CRACK! The Portkey will transport you to Edinburgh, where a red-robed wizard will meet you for a winding journey through their cobbled fairy-tale Old Town, festooned with glittering stone palaces & mushroomed with soaring wizard towers; you'll shine a light into JK’s gilded brain. ➽ Long private tours curtail expensive quarantines & banish hassle. 5½ hours gives us the freedom to cover more ground, more Potter inspirations & enter Rowling’s mindsets in rich detail. If you care about Harry Potter I’d love to show you around. ① Ticket reserves a tour for ≤ 8 Potterheads & squibs. Combine this tour with a shop on Edinburgh’s ‘Diagon’ & tea in Mcgonagall’s & it’s a rich day ϟ

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based on 16 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $226.21

Original Price : 452.42

Saving Amount : 226.21

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story. Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 to 3 hours
From $11.62

Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh

Embark on the "Harry Potter Tour" in Edinburgh, a magical exploration where fantasy intertwines with the city's historic streets. Discover the Edinburgh City Chambers, stepping into a realm where history meets enchantment. Wander Victoria Street, Edinburgh's own Diagon Alley, brimming with quirky shops and cobbled charm. Visit The Elephant House Café, the famed 'birthplace' of Harry Potter, and feel the pulse of creativity. Explore the eerie yet captivating Greyfriars Kirkyard, steeped in legends and Potter lore. Be awestruck by George Heriot's School, the real-world Hogwarts, and revel in its architectural splendor. Immerse yourself in the literary history at Spoon Café and The Balmoral Hotel, where J.K. Rowling's vision came to life. This tour is a spellbinding journey for Potterheads and history enthusiasts alike, offering a unique glimpse into the magical inspirations of Edinburgh.

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $232.32

Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter

If you loved Harry Potter, then you want a tour of JK Rowling’s home to be as unforgettable as reading the books for the first time. You want to fill that crushing emptiness closing the Deathly Hallows left. You have one chance to make it good & you want the best. 「 I wrote this tour for you 」 » All the inspirations for Harry Potter in Edinburgh & much of the rest of the world too. » Rowling’s life living across Europe & how this impacted the books. » What we can learn from how Rowling overcame hardship. » How do you write like JK Rowling? Lots & lots of practice & a little reflection mostly, but you could come on this tour anyway & I'll attempt to illuminate an inch further. » Lunch in a Harry Potter cafe with practicals: Divination, Charms, Potter games; quill writing or song-smithing. ① ticket passages a group of up to 6 Potterheads & squibs. It’s been popular amongst generous parents seeking an entirely forgettable rite of passage; passionate fans & teachers, for thoroughness.

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based on 15 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $517.05

Harry Potter's Edinburgh

So, you arrive in Edinburgh and want to know all about Harry Potter and JK Rowling in a safe way. You have 3 choices available to you. 1.Go on a crowded guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came. 2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you. 3. Go to snikkit dot com and see all that Harry Potter left behind in Edinburgh. Snikkit dot com will show you everything Potter about this place. The main sites The history The people And you have 48 hours to do it! But also along with Harry Potter we offer you a free tour of the city (for a limited time). This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of Harry Potter's Edinburgh. Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it and stay safe.

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See Details → Duration :2 to 4 hours
From $6.45

Walk on the pages of Edinburgh – guided literary tour

Embark on Edinburgh's cultural journey, where every step tells a story. Discover Greyfriars Kirkyard, a hauntingly beautiful inspiration for Harry Potter. Marvel at Potterrow's architectural wonder and reflect outside the once vibrant Cafe "Spoon," a significant landmark in J.K. Rowling's writing journey. Peek into the National Museum of Scotland's rich heritage, and feel the magic at The Elephant House, where Harry Potter's world was partially born. Conclude on the picturesque Victoria Street, a feast for the eyes and a muse for the creative soul. This tour invites you to weave your narrative into Edinburgh's rich tapestry of history and imagination.

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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $215.73

Edinburgh Magical Potter Walking Tour

Calling all witches, wizards, and curious muggles! Step into the real-life magic of Edinburgh on this enchanting walking tour through its historic Old Town. Uncover the hidden corners that inspired the magical world of Harry Potter, such as Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and many more. Your tour guide, a true potions master of Harry Potter lore, will brew a captivating concoction of historical anecdotes, literary insights, and playful trivia. Explore eerily familiar locations like Greyfriars Kirkyard, full of magical whispers. Learn about Edinburgh's rich history of witchcraft and folklore, where real-life magic once thrived. Imagine bustling wizarding shops in every alleyway, secret passages within ancient buildings, and Hogwarts' grandeur reflected in iconic architecture. This immersive experience is more than a walking tour, it's a chance to live your own magical adventure.

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See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $12.93

Activities & Tours: Scotland

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh

Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

JK Rowling’s Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4¼hrs

Private one hour Harry Potter walking tour

A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh

Complete Potterhead, 8hr rite-of-passage unwrapping Harry Potter

Harry Potter's Edinburgh

Walk on the pages of Edinburgh – guided literary tour

Edinburgh Magical Potter Walking Tour

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