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Harry Potter Walking Tour: Explore Magical Edinburgh
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551 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on this 2-hour pedestrian adventure to discover the iconic locations all Harry Potter enthusiasts must visit in Edinburgh. With your guide, traverse the avenues that sparked J.K. Rowling’s imagination and delve into the sinister history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.
Embark on this 2-hour pedestrian adventure to discover the iconic locations all Harry Potter enthusiasts must visit in Edinburgh. With your guide, traverse the avenues that sparked J.K. Rowling’s imagination and delve into the sinister history of witches and wizards of Edinburgh.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Royal Mile - The tour begins at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile)
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Edinburgh Old Town - Visit the locations which inspired J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. We’ll show you which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls.
See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is…
- Royal Mile - The tour begins at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile)
- Edinburgh Old Town - Visit the locations which inspired J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. We’ll show you which sites were her inspiration for Hogwarts and the characters who dwelled within its magical walls.
See where Diagon Alley came to life, and where Lord Voldemort is buried, and learn how Edinburgh’s own dark history of witches and wizards played a role in inspiring Rowling herself.
- Victoria street - See the street that inspired Diagonally
- Greyfriars Kirk - Visit the graveyard that inspired several character names, and visit the real Lord Voldemort’s grave
- The Balmoral Spa - See where J. K. Rowling wrote the final Harry Potter book.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Expert local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult can join this tour for free
- We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Harry Potter Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
- Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best…
- Children under 5 years old accompanied by an adult can join this tour for free
- We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Harry Potter Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused
- Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group!
- Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Location
130 High St
High Street
The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(551 Ratings)
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R_g
May 28, 2026
Absolutely amazing - Sarah was absolutely authentic, funny and had the most amazing details! We were in awe listening to the stories (and the realities) behind the Potterworld. She organized the tour superbly well and was interactive with kids and adults alike. Must do activity for Potter fans!
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Kristi_s
May 23, 2026
This tour and Sarah were... - This tour and Sarah were magnificent. The subject matter alone is fantastic but Sarah's passion brought a whole new level of excitement to JK Rawling's brilliance. I was already a Harry Potter fan but even if I wasn't, I definitely would be now!!!
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Curious612054
Mar 15, 2026
Brilliant walking tour with Ross Nicol - A great time for all the family. 2 hours flew by. Very informative and interesting - even our 7 year old was kept engaged and loved it. Brilliant depth of knowledge on Harry Potter and the Edinburgh links. Our tour guide Ross Nicol was absolutely brilliant - would highly recommend.
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Teofilas2026
Feb 14, 2026
Magical adventure - Getting to know the city from a magical point of view, with an amazing tour guide, was an absolute pleasure. I highly recomened to go for this adventure:)
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Katherine_m
Oct 22, 2025
Always fun! - This is the second time I've done this tour, and it is so fun (assuming you're an HP fan! And although I've done it before, I learned new facts and perspectives.
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Katie_l
Sep 10, 2025
Kristel was a great tour... - Kristel was a great tour guide! We learned so much about Harry Potter and its origins. 100% recommend.
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Christen_c
Aug 26, 2025
Book this tour NOW! - Wow! Such a fun tour. Highly recommended. There are a lot of Harry Potter tours to choose from but Sandemans Tours are top notch. You can't go wrong, book this tour now!
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Companion25994982155
Aug 24, 2025
Two-days in Edinburgh, HP Fan! - Our guide Ross was wonderful! He clearly has a true love for the HP series and the story behind its creation. He’s a true fan, Edinburgh local, and he did a fantastic job - even during the insanity that is the Fringe Festival of crowds. He managed to keep our attention, and keep us all together. I highly recommend this tour for HP fans.
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Karl
Aug 24, 2025
Wonderful Walking Tour - This was a wonderful experience and tour! Ross our tour guide was incredible and was very informative and knowledgeable about Harry Potter & the History of Scotland.
Loved his energy and highly recommended!!
Absolutely worth it.
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Albert_l
Aug 17, 2025
Tour guide made the tour! - Kristel made this tour so fun! We love Harry Potter (well, my wife’s the one that’s read the books 7x and watches all 7 movies each Christmas) and this tour was perfect! Kristel was full of trivia (wait. . . Dumbledore, Harry, Voldemort . . . what?) about the books but also about Edinburgh. If you love Harry Potter or are just curious this tour is for you.
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