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.
In our comparison: #9 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €18 per adult.
Children from €1 (ages 0 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 299 of 317
Star breakdown of all 317 ratings
Reviewers praise engaging guides and Edinburgh history; the indirect Harry Potter links can disappoint some children.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 October 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
15 minWe’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
10 minLooking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.
10 minThis place might remind you of Hogwarts!
10 minWe continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.
20 minIn this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world - this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.
20 minYou’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.
10 minWith its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!
15 minWe end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.
10 minDiscover 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!
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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 | €96 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private |
| Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (427) | shared |
| Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour | €22 | 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 €96, 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