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Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.9 Excellent 4658 reviews
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2h
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German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
4658 reviews
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4381
4
168
3
43
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

House sorting, a trivia quiz and games turn this Edinburgh walking route into a test of your knowledge of the books and films. A guided walk is included, but the route has many hills and runs in all weather; hotel pickup is excluded. 4.89 from 4,658 reviews at €18 per person for 2h.

From the guide

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!

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 6 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Spanish Language

from €18 / person
Guide: Spanish

Italian Language

from €18 / person
Guide: Italian

English Language

from €18 / person
Guide: English

English Speaking Guide

Portuguese Language

from €21 / person
Guide: Portuguese

French language tour

from €24 / person
Guide: French

German Language

from €26 / person
Guide: German

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 14:30, 15:00, 18:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:30, 11:00, 14:30, 15:00, 18:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Edinburgh Castle Stop 1
We will finish the tour near Edinburgh Castle
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

William Chambers Monument 45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF. It just next to the National Museum Entrance. Exact directions to this spot, your guide and a one-tap "running late" are in your SYC Passport: app.seeyour.city, with your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.

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Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • There is approximately 1.5 miles walking, at an easy pace
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible, although there are many hills
  • Your interactive tickets, games and concierge live in your SYC Passport: go to app.seeyour.city, enter your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Harry Potter Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 12€182h4.89 (4658)shared
The Potter Trail Private Tour€951h 30m4.97 (2540)private
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour€241h 30m4.98 (426)shared
Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour€212h5.0 (223)shared

Ranked #4 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

From € 18 / person