Harry Potter Edinburgh Top Sights Tour with Holyrood Palace

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 prestigious Palace of Holyrood House to see a slice of Royal life in Scotland!

This tour is ideal for Potter fans and history buffs!

Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, head to historic Waverley Station then to Edinburgh University Old College – a famous old campus that inspired JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle’s Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter’s world!

Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street – said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. 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 for the impressive Palace of Holyrood, the British Monarch’s official Scottish residence!

After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!

We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard’s journey.

Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.

Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!

We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.

In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world – this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.

You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling’s Potter Universe.

With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it’s easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!

We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.

After the tour, you’ll be given your tickets for the Palace of Holyrood, the formal house of the British Monarch in Scotland, and a fascinating historical site!

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Harry Potter Edinburgh Top Sights Tour with Holyrood Palace
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• See Edinburgh’s top Harry Potter sights
• 2-hour walking tour with a small group
• Tickets for Holyrood Palace
• Fun local guide!

• Food & Drinks
• Hotel pickup / drop-off

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Please show your booking confirmation to your walking tour guide. You’ll be given your Holyrood Palace entry ticket at the end of your walking tour.

The tour will commence on time : so please do not be late!

We won’t be able to answer our cell phones once the tour has started. It is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point.



Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Top Sights Tours Group LLC.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.