• The Balmoral - Begin your journey with a meeting outside the prestigious Balmoral Hotel, where J.K. Rowling completed the final book of the series, “The Deathly Hallows.” Visit Museum Context, also known as Diagon House, a store offering a wide range of Harry Potter merchandise, from wands and broomsticks to plush Hedwigs and themed T-shirts, along with other enchanting items.
• Edinburgh City Chambers - Proceed to Edinburgh City Chambers to view J.K. Rowling’s handprints and signature. Pause at the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, marking the start of Edinburgh Old Town, to learn about the city’s influence on the author and the significant impact J.K. Rowling has had on Edinburgh.
• Writers’ Museum - Walk past the Writers’ Museum, where the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone / Philosopher’s Stone,” illustrated by J.K. Rowling, was publicly displayed.
• Victoria Street - Discover the narrow, winding, cobblestone Victoria Street, Candlemaker Row, and West Bow in the central Grassmarket Area, thought by many to have inspired Diagon Alley, the magical shopping street in the Harry Potter series.
• Greyfriars Kirkyard - Savor a delightful Langshaw Farmhouse Scottish whisky ice cream, our treat! Afterward, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, where several notable names from the series, such as Riddle, Moodie, and McGonagall, are believed to have originated.
• George Heriot’s School - Appreciate the medieval gothic architecture and house names of Edinburgh’s George Heriot’s School. Does it remind you of Hogwarts?
• McEwan Hall - Pause outside McEwan Hall, the University of Edinburgh’s graduation venue, where J.K. Rowling was awarded an honorary degree.
• EH8 9DH - Conclude your magical tour at the site where it all began, where Nicholson’s once stood—the cafe where J.K. Rowling famously penned the first Harry Potter books!

• Scottish whisky ice cream or butter brew flavour (1 per guest)
• Ample photo opportunities at top sights
• Private professional English-speaking guide

• Additional food and drink
• Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
• Transportation throughout experience
• Gratuities

Embark on an enchanting Harry Potter-themed walking tour of Edinburgh, where you will explore the spots where J.K. Rowling enjoyed coffee breaks and penned the initial Harry Potter novels while her young daughter napped in her stroller. Discover fascinating insights about this remarkable author, visit the locations that sparked her imagination, and shop for unique Potter-themed merchandise.

The tour guides you through areas of Edinburgh that likely inspired J.K. Rowling’s magical universe, such as the cobblestone streets near the Grassmarket, reminiscent of Diagon Alley. Pause at Edinburgh City Chambers to view J.K. Rowling’s handprints and visit McEwan Hall, where she received an honorary degree from the esteemed Edinburgh University. Additionally, stroll through the mysterious Greyfriars Kirkyard, where Rowling might have found inspiration for some of the book’s famous names, including the real grave of Tom Riddle!

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