Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience
Description
Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city's most magical attraction! And with one of the city's best views! Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and Edinburgh University Old College —a famous old campus that provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street—said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers to learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for the World of Illusions experience - 5 floors filled with tricks and fun things to do!
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Itinerary
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.
Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!
We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.
In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world - this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.
You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.
With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!
We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.
After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for Camera Obscura to explore five floors filled with tricks and fun things to do — perfect fun for all ages and nationalities, rain or shine! There's also an incredible viewpoint where you can look out over the city!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are welcome to join the tour for free, but please be aware that the route includes parts that would be difficult to navigate with a stroller
Reviews(18)
It was a wonderful experience. Millie gave a great tour and showed us the sites from Harry Potter movies and our 8 year daughter enjoyed the tour a lot.
Excellent tour! Very knowledgeable about all Harry Potter lore, engaging and friendly. Walking amount and length of tour was perfect. We all had a good time!
My family loved this experience. People should be aware that the tour is really JK Rowling centered and the stops are specific places that provided her inspiration. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made the tour an informative and fun experience.
We had a fantastic time on the Harry Potter walking tour! Paul was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and made the whole experience so much fun. He did an amazing job showing us the inspirational locations and areas connected to the books, while sharing interesting facts and stories along the way. His enthusiasm really brought the magic of Harry Potter to life. We highly recommend this tour to any Harry Potter fan visiting the area!
Very interesting tour and funny guide i would recommend to anyone who has an interest in harry potter since you also learn about the story of J.K writing the series
It was a great experience to see some of the sites that inspired the books and movies. Absolutely loved it. Our tour guide Kristy was amazing, enjoyable and entertaining.
Brilliant experience. Paul was so funny and knowledgable. He took us to so many brilliant places and his love for Scotland and history really shone through.
Exploring the areas that inspired harry potter
Excellent tour. Charlie is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic sense of humor!
Really interesting and amazing guide! Jackson deserves a raise and a golden crown on top of his Slytherin cap.
