Explore the Old Town's links to the wizard novels, from the Royal Mile to a graveyard and cafés associated with their writing. Guided storytelling is included on a private tour for your party; the booking is priced per group. 4.97 from 38 reviews at €113 per group/vehicle for 1h.
Join us on a private tour through Edinburgh's historic Old Town.
We will explore where J. K. Rowling gained her inspiration for her global phenomenon of Harry Potter. We will begin on the famous Royal Mile and in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. Next we will wander down Edinburgh's "Diagon Alley" and then head into a real graveyard to see the grave "he who must not be named". We will also learn about the cafe's where she sat and wrote the beginning of the book and where she finished in the realms of luxury.
Having gained a degree in Tourism Management in Edinburgh and having extensively worked in the Scottish tourism industry I feel I have the passion to show you around. I specialised my final year Thesis paper on the phenomenon that is Harry Potter and how it relates to Scottish tourism.
All tours are small group sizes. No more than 10 people per group.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00. 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 12 | €113 per group | 1h | 4.97 (38) | private |
| The Potter Trail Private Tour | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private |
| Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (426) | shared |
| Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour | €21 | 2h | 5.0 (223) | shared |
Ranked #5 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