Pair a wizarding-themed walk through the Old Town with an Edinburgh Castle visit, starting at Tron Kirk and passing Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College. The guided walk and castle tickets are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 4.69 from 470 reviews at €88 per person for 4h.
Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle!
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations.
We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter!
Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 12:00. 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 · #13 of 13 | €88 | 4h | 4.69 (470) | shared |
| Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared |
Ranked #13 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €114, median €62; typical length 2h 15m. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Edinburgh Castle Tours