A wizarding-themed walk links Waverley Train Station and Edinburgh University Old College. Guiding is included and children join free; meet at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, with hotel pickup and drop-off excluded. 4.79 from 317 reviews at €18 per person for 2h.
Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide!
This small-group walking tour is perfect for people who want a more personalised in-depth Potter themed tour of the city.
We’ll meet at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, and the first stop of the tour is at the historic Waverley Train Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College – a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations.
We continue through the atmospheric old streets of the Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle’s Grave and a shop that inspired Diagon Alley on Victoria Street. We’ll also pass by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter!
We conclude our tour near the city’s most famous landmark, beautiful Edinburgh Castle!
This is a great tour for families & die-hard fans of Harry Potter!
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:00, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #9 of 12 | €18 | 2h | 4.79 (317) | shared |
| The Potter Trail Private Tour | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private |
| Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (426) | shared |
| Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour | €21 | 2h | 5.0 (223) | shared |
Ranked #9 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €95, median €45; typical length 2h. 3 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Harry Potter Tours