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Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.9 · 4,658 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by See Your City Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:30, 11:00, 14:30, 15:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #4 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Spanish LanguageThe page priceSpanish€18
Italian LanguageItalian€18
English LanguageEnglishEnglish Speaking Guide€18
Portuguese LanguagePortuguese€21
French language tourFrench€24

Children from €15 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.9
4,658 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,549 of 4,658

Star breakdown of all 4,658 ratings

5 stars
4,381 · 94%
4 stars
168 · 4%
3 stars
43 · 1%
2 stars
19 · 0%
1 star
47 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the storytelling, trivia and city history; some expected more Harry Potter related stops.

Praised

  • Guides' humour and detailed knowledge of Harry Potter
  • Edinburgh history alongside stories about Rowling and the books
  • House sorting and trivia competitions that keep the walk interactive
  • An introduction to the city through places linked to the books' inspirations
  • Engaging commentary for children and companions who know little about Harry Potter

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the wider city history, while others want more Harry Potter related stops
  • Some find the group size comfortable, while others say the groups are too large
  • Steep streets and uneven surfaces can make the walk demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 August 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 11:00, 14:30, 15:00, 18:00 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
See Your City; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is approximately 1.5 miles walking, at an easy pace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible, although there are many hills

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €15 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Harry Potter Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 12€182h4.89 (4658)shared
The Potter Trail Private Tour€961h 30m4.97 (2540)private
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour€241h 30m4.98 (427)shared
Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour€222h5.0 (223)shared

Ranked #4 of 12 in Harry Potter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €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

From €18 per adult · Spanish Language