Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour
Overview
Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide.
Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story.
Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter.
In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way.
Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.
What's Included
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
253 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK
The tour finishes at City Chambers, near Edinburgh's Old Town Centre.
What To Expect
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The Elephant House (pass by)
Greyfriars
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Riddell's Grave
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars Bobby's grave
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
William McGonagall Tombstone (pass by)
George Heriot's School (pass by)
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street (pass by)
Museum CONTEXT
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Terrace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New College, The University of Edinburgh
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Balmoral (pass by)
Edinburgh City Chambers (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a Self-Guided Audio Tour download the Exploro App
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-329930P8
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