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JK Rowling's Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4.25hrs

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198 Ratings

Edinburgh

Uncover the inspiring journey of JK Rowling in Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Explore the cafes and events that shaped her, and discover the magic behind the creation of the iconic series. Join this 4¼-hour tour and ignite your own creativity!

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Balmoral - The tour starts where Harry Potter died. (He might also have revived - SPOILERS).
EH8 9DH - Harry’s maternity ward
McEwan Hall - See the fabulous hall where JK Rowling had a ball
Greyfriars Kirkyard - JK Rowling has disowned this cemetery as an inspiration, we dig up the truth.
George Heriot’s School - JK Rowling insists this castled school isn’t Hogwarts. So what is JK Rowling’s connection? Why has she visited so many many times and why has it had such a profound impact on her life?
The Elephant House - The birthplace of Harry Potter? Ummm, no. Beloved by JK Rowling nevertheless.
Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream - Scottish whisky ice cream, the most scottish Ice cream in the world. Sometimes, when the elves have been busy, they also have a butter brew flavour.
Diagon House - We visit Victoria Street, Edinburgh’s winding wizarding street and unpack its famed Harry Potter shops
Heart of Midlothian Mosaic - What does Harry Potter have to teach? Nothing really, Rowling didn’t see herself as children’s baby sitter or teacher. Here though we explore some of her ideas and views of the world as embedded in her epic.
Lothian Chambers - JK Rowling’s Europillia - Oh my!
The Writers’ Museum - Edinburgh is UNESCO’s first ‘city of literature’, we now mentor the others around the world. In this special court to makars - writers, we have a look at the ascent of Edinburgh’s most famous adopted daughter.
Mercat Cross - Where poverty & sovereignty meet. Or something.
Edinburgh City Chambers - We have at look at Rowling’s Edinburgh Award
JK Rowlingâs Handprints - The finale, we give thanks

What's Included

Resurrection stone. To revive the magic
Escort back to Edinburgh’s ‘Harry Potter’ street at the end if you wish
All day parking cost
Â£10, please contact me
4 PLUS HOURS of Edinburgh’s world heritage site, the Hogwartian half, the Old Town
Spoilers, it explores JK’s themes so is terrible for whetting appetites
A peek inside JK Rowling’s head. It’s fairly big but leave only footprints

What's Not Included

Genocide: We’re a local company compliant with Scottish law
Tips: Wizards aren’t rich, unsurprisingly, help him out if you can afford to
Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many “tributes”
French. If your English is weak I am able to appoint a French guide, please contact me
Flexibility: due to the start point it’s difficult to cut the tour short SEEK my 8hr Potterhead tour
Humility. Well OK. Why am I so bad @ Quidditch, it’s so unfair. & Charms & Transfiguration & Potions
And nobody likes me. The only person who likes me is Hermione. Jesus.
Breakfast. We can pause for sandwiches to be eaten during the tour, but BREAKFAST IS KING
Kids who have not read the books. Buy them the books already. Meantime try potter trail instead
This is a tour for those who’ve read & love the books. Squibs are there for true fan’s ride

Additional Information

JK Rowling… she’s sold a few books - what?!

On this tour, we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed & conquer the world. Discover the events that moved her & the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through a caffeine-charged imagination, a penniless single mother put a dent in the Muggle-verse.

Learn the entire genesis of Potter, from lightning striking on a Manchester train to becoming a pillar of British culture & shaping generations.
Reviewers say it’s a good introduction to our Hogwartian old town, discover fabulous gothic scenes off the Muggle track, the stonework of Rowling’s imagination.
There’s magic, I never got my letter so I’m giving you yours.

Darker than an Azkaban prison cell, more brilliant than all the gold in Gringotts, 4+ hours long for those with double the love. Stand on the shoulders of Rowling, Nimbus-charge your originality & drive; fill that aching Potter-shaped hole inside

Many children have enjoyed the tour, however it’s based on Rowling’s rags to riches story & so is dark. The more difficulties a person has overcome, the more you can learn from them. This tour has darker stories from Rowling’s instructive biography, which I hope will inspire those ready to achieve more
The tour is also based on the books, the books have some adult themes which I give credit too, because ‘they’re just children’s books’ annoys me. People who have just seen the movies may not be aware of these darker themes
5 km+ of up and down walking through Edinburgh’s hilly old town
4¼ HOURS is a long time so BREAKFAST. Think everybody’s favourite Gameskeeper: if your feet haven’t swollen to baby Dolphins - keep shovelling!
Not recommended for people requiring mobility aids, e.g. a stick, 6km of hilly walking is demanding. Contact me for a private 2½ hour broom or book my 5¾ hour “The Genius of Harry Potter” if you’re a pedagog

Location

Monument to Wellington

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Onair657585

Dec 19, 2023

A fabulous Harry Potter tour! - What an amazing experience! I booked the tour with my 7 year old daughter. Even though I didn’t know much about Harry Potter my daughter is a fan I thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. It covers the beautiful magical Edinburgh and Sam is a delight to head the tour. Sam was amazing and so well informed. He answered all of my daughter’s questions and kept her so engaged. I highly recommend this tour for all ages. Will definitely book it again when in Edinburgh again!