Edinburgh Harry Potter Magical Walking Tour

Calling all witches, wizards, and curious muggles! Step into the real-life magic of Edinburgh on this enchanting walking tour through its historic Old Town. Uncover the hidden corners that inspired the magical world of Harry Potter, such as Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and many more.
Your tour guide, a true potions master of Harry Potter lore, will brew a captivating concoction of historical anecdotes, literary insights, and playful trivia. Explore eerily familiar locations like Greyfriars Kirkyard, full of magical whispers. Learn about Edinburgh's rich history of witchcraft and folklore, where real-life magic once thrived.

Imagine bustling wizarding shops in every alleyway, secret passages within ancient buildings, and Hogwarts' grandeur reflected in iconic architecture. This immersive experience is more than a walking tour, it's a chance to live your own magical adventure.

Meeting Point

300 Lawnmarket

300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK

Meet downhill from the Tourist Information Ticket booth outside 300 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PH. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern.
Please be 5-10 minutes early as we depart on time and do not wait for latecomers.

What's included:

• Live tour guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Edinburgh City Chambers

45-329 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PN

View the outside of the City Chambers and here what it inspired in the wizarding world.

5 minutes

Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross, Edinburgh

Hear the history of the site as well as what part may have been used as inspiration for the Harry Potter universe.

5 minutes

Museum on The Mound

The Mound, St. James's Place Bank, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ

Hear about the history and fictional building the Headquarters of the Bank of Scotland inspired.

Pass by without stopping

High Court Of Justiciary

12 St Giles' St, Edinburgh EH1 1PT, UK

Brief stop to find out which building was potentially inspired by the High Court.

3 minutes

Edinburgh Theological Seminary

15 N Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LS, UK

Brief stop to hear which building may have been inspired by the Seminary.

3 minutes

Victoria street

Victoria St, Edinburgh

Walk along this historic street and see if you can guess where this might be represented in the wizarding world.

5 minutes

Greyfriars

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

Hear the history of some of Edinburgh's historical figures who's names will be very familiar to fans of the potterverse.

30 minutes