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Edinburgh Harry Potter Tour: Explore Magical Locations & Story Origins
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Edinburgh
Embark on an enchanting Edinburgh Harry Potter Tour and discover the magical locations and story origins that inspired J.K. Rowling. Uncover the connection between Hogwarts and Lauriston Place, explore unique and eerie places that influenced character names, and find Rowling's handprints. Experience the 'birthplace' of Harry Potter and determine your magical heritage. Join a knowledgeable local guide for captivating stories and fascinating facts.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Edinburgh City Chambers - Visit Edinburgh City Chambers and find fascinating history, outstanding architecture, a Hollywood-style plaque, a unique atmosphere, and many more!
- Victoria Street - Visit the historical Victoria Street and immerse yourself in the Harry Potter magic, admire impressive architecture, look for unique shops, such as the ‘Aha Ha Ha!’ and find many more fantastic attractions!
- The Elephant House - The Elephant House Café is the ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter! Visit and immerse yourself in the magic that still lives in this place, see the impressive collection of various elephants, and feel the unique atmosphere that lies within the walls!
- Greyfriars Kirkyard - Greyfriars Kirkyard is undoubtedly one of the most famous graveyards in the world that attracts visitors day and night! Visit and hear the heart-melting story of a little dog called Greyfriars Bobby, listen to some chilling legends about ghosts, and of course, don’t miss out on this place’s connection to Harry Potter!
- George Heriot’s School - George Heriot’s School is also called a mecca for Harry Potter fans! Visit and find outstanding Scots Renaissance architecture, unique decoration details, unique atmosphere, and fascinating history!
- Spoon Cafe and External Caterer - It is known that Spoon Café, whose large windows overlook the University of Edinburgh, inspired the famous J. K. Rowling to write most parts of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone book! Visit and immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere along with a unique interior!
- The Balmoral - Visit and admire the majestic clock tower, mesmerizing architecture and rich history of this hotel. The Balmoral Hotel is home to the room where author J.K. Rowling escaped to complete the final book of the Harry Potter series.
What's Included
- Private guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting ambience of the location where JK Rowling penned portions of the first book! This opportunity allows you to immerse in it firsthand. Additionally, a visit to one of the Hogwarts houses awaits. Curious about the relationship between Hogwarts and Lauriston Place? Want to know about the unique, slightly unnerving locales that spurred the names for certain characters in the books? Yearning to see Rowling’s hand impressions? Wondering about the ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter? You’ll be able to unravel these mysteries and more, including which category you fall under: pureblood, muggle, or squib. Delve into riveting narratives and trivia with a seasoned local guide.
Location
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Candlemaker Row
Meet outside Greyfriars Kirkyard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Sara_m
Oct 18, 2023
Fun! - This was a really cute tour for those who love JK Rowling and the Harry Potter books. The guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job! If you are not a Harry Potter fan I would not recommend.
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Bettynano
Feb 24, 2023
Great tour guide - We took our five year old son on this tour. Our tour guide Harrison was both funny and informative. We loved hearing about all things Harry Potter, but also historical and anecdotal tales relating to Edinburgh, Scotland, the English language and so on.
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