Guiding is included, but bring your own wand or any roughly wand-shaped object to take part. 4.98 from 436 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.
Best for: Start with the shared Potter walk via Greyfriars and Victoria Street: 1h 30m, €24 per person, 4.98 from 436 reviews; English only. Harry Potter Tours comparison
Trade-off: English only.
In our comparison: #2 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.
Children from €24 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 436 of 436
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Reviewers praise lively storytelling and family participation; no recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (17 April 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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We begin our tour in the city's historic Greyfriars Kirkyard where JK Rowling spent a lot of time while writing the books. Here we'll see several names on gravestones that inspired characters in the series including William McGonagall and Thomas Riddell. From here we will also see two potential inspirations for Hogwarts in the form of George Heriot's School and Edinburgh Castle.
45 minSurely not! See the place where she wrote much of the first book from here.
10 minHarry Potter connections to the Museum and surrounding area - and also learn about the Balmoral Hotel where JK Rowling finished the series.
10 minNext we come to the historic George IV bridge, including plenty of photo opportunities and a world-famous cafe known as the "Birthplace" of Harry Potter. We will explain why those inverted commas are very important...
10 minOne of Edinburgh's most iconic streets, considered to be the real life Diagon Alley. Here our tour ends with some more brilliant stories from your guide.
15 minGrab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans.
This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh with the most experienced guides in the city. Started in 2012, the Potter Trail have been doing these tours longer than anyone, and our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians. The unique small group setting means the guide can tailor the tour to your group, interests and questions.
You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books, and even learn a spell or two along the way...
- See where "Lord Voldemort" is buried
- Take a trip down the real life Diagon Alley
- Find out which house you would be in at Edinburgh's very own school of magic
- Learn who the world’s worst poet was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him
...and much, much more!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 12 | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (436) | shared |
| The Potter Trail Private Tour | €96 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2545) | private |
| Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour | €22 | 2h | 5.0 (224) | shared |
| Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh | €18 | 2h | 4.89 (4682) | shared |
Ranked #2 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