Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?
Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city’s most magical attraction! And with one of the city’s best views!
Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and Edinburgh University Old College —a famous old campus that provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. 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 to learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, you’ll be given your tickets for the World of Illusions experience – 5 floors filled with tricks and fun things to do!
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What makes Harry Potter’s Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience a unique experience ?
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 Camera Obscura to explore five floors filled with tricks and fun things to do — perfect fun for all ages and nationalities, rain or shine!
There’s also an incredible viewpoint where you can look out over the city!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are welcome to join the tour for free, but please be aware that the route includes parts that would be difficult to navigate with a stroller
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Included with Your Ticket
- Tickets for House of Illusions experience
- Access to the Rooftop Terrace for a spectacular view of the city
- See Edinburgh’s top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Fun local guide!
Not Included
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- 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.
Please show your booking confirmation to your walking tour guide. You’ll be given your World of Illusions 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.
