Edinburgh’s closes, graveyards and cafés connect naturally with its literary history. Compare a playful wizarding route with a broader writers’ walk when the city matters as much as the stories.
Edinburgh · EDINBURGH HARRY POTTER & LITERARY TOURS
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This is the city where Harry Potter was written and where half of Scottish literature first went to print. Compare the best Harry Potter and literary tours in Edinburgh: which visit the cafes and graveyards behind the books, which range wider across the city’s writers, how long each runs, and what they cost.
Edinburgh Harry Potter magical walking tour with Hogwarts sorting, a quiz, and a real stop at Tom Riddle’s grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“The tour was great! Malek was sweet, funny and had so many interesting stories to tell about Edinburgh. I can highly recommend taking the tour.”
A 2-hour guided Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh Old Town, from William Chambers to Royal Mile, with trivia, views, and photo stops.
“A huge thank you to our guide, Xander! He was brilliant and clearly so passionate about both the wizarding world and Edinburgh itself. He brought so much energy and humor to the walk, making the stories of J.K. Rowling and the city's inspiration truly come alive. It made the two hours fly by! Xander is the perfect guide to bring the magic of Edinburgh to life. Highly recommended!”
A private 90-minute Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh, from Greyfriars to Victoria Street, with a guide who connects JK Rowling’s inspirations to real places.
“Our tour guide was fantastic! I loved the private tour because it had a more relaxed vibe, and we got a chance to chat with our guide. Highly recommend this tour!”
Follow Harry Potter-inspired Edinburgh streets on a 2-hour guided walk, with Diagon Alley ideas, Hogwarts moments, and real witchcraft links.
“Australian Dave was most informative and made it great fun. cannot make any suggestions to improve (except perhaps t which is of course out of your control!!) we all learned a lot both about J K Rowling and Edinburgh. many thanks. he weather”
Hop on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig, with Highland stops from Edinburgh and Harry Potter filming spots along the way.
“It was an incredible time in Scotland. We love Harry Potter and we really enjoyed all the landscapes!”
3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands, with the Jacobite steam train ride, Glenfinnan Viaduct views, and iconic castles.
“Cliff was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge of the beautiful areas we saw on our trip. I would definitely book this again!”
Edinburgh Harry Potter tour links Old Town spots to Diagon Alley, then includes Edinburgh Castle entry. 4-hour guided walk.
“Hazel was fabulous and incredibly attractive, is she single?”
Harry Potter wizard walking tour of Edinburgh, 2 hours with a fun guide and small group stops at Rowling inspirations from Tron Kirk to Greyfriars.
“Great visit with Paul who is very knowledgeable about Harry Potter (of course) but also Marvel, Star Wars, etc. Many anecdotes on Harry Potter / JK Rowling but also the historical context. Highly recommended, you can even get a Butterbeer at the end in Diagon Alley !”
German Harry Potter walk in Edinburgh: visit Tom Riddle’s grave, get sorted into a Hogwarts house, and earn points in a quiz in 2 hours.
A long but rewarding Highlands day from Edinburgh, combining the Jacobite Steam Train on the Hogwarts Express route with Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor views.
“Karis was a fabulous guide and driver! She engaged the group throughout the day and pointed out interesting sights during the very long day of driving and sight seeing. Honestly, she really made the day for us. We enjoyed all the Harry Potter and other film and tv references along with historical information. She did a great job of balancing information with quiet time and music. The tour starts exactly on time! This made us feel like our time was important (but vital for others to know that being on time is necessary). One other thing to note for other Americans is that the tour bus was smaller than others…”
Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh: a 2-hour Royal Mile stroll to real inspiration spots, guided stories, and included entry at the Old Town stop.
“We enjoyed walking the streets of Edinburgh and learn about JK Rowling and Harry Potter. Definitely a must to do when in Edinburgh.”
Edinburgh’s Harry Potter guided walk follows Rowling’s inspirations, from Waverley Station to Greyfriars and Victoria Street, in 2 hours.
“Jackson was the best tour guide, he made the experience so enjoyable, his energy and enthusiasm was on another level and made the whole experience so much better :) Massive thank you to him, the tour was my favourite part of my trip to Edinburgh 🙌🏼”
Spend 2 hours in Edinburgh’s Old and New Town on a literary pub walk with professional actors, witty performances, and optional drinks.
“This tour came highly recommended by friends of ours. I had almost no knowledge of Scottish literature while my wife had a little. As it turns out it wasn’t necessary. Dougal and Emma were excellent performers. They were funny, informative and had great chemistry. Plus, you’re in pubs! I highly recommend this tour no matter what your Scottish literary knowledge may be.”
Small-group castles-and-coast day trip from Edinburgh: Bamburgh, Alnwick Hogwarts filming spots, plus Coldstream on the Tweed.
“Michael and Lucky were great guide and driver. They did their best to assure that we saw everything and gave great recommendations. I would use them again.”
Bus through Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Loch Ness, then ride the Jacobite steam train through Glenfinnan for the Hogwarts Express magic.
“The tour guide Steven B was an excellent guide. He was excellent in giving out the history in a very nice way. He was also ready to answer any questions from all of us on the tour. He was also very friendly. loved all the places we toured. Scotland is truly a beautiful place .”
