Edinburgh Harry Potter History and Cuisine Tour

This is a unique walking tour which combines Harry Potter, History and Scottish Cuisine into one, all the while making you laugh.
This experience is fun, interactive and educational where we will learn about J K Rowling’s life, delve deep into Edinburgh's dark history, including executions and grave robbers, hear the tale of Edinburgh's most loved dog, walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and finish off indulging in Scottish delicacies like haggis and deep fried mars bar?

Meeting Point

National Library of Scotland

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK

We will meet outside the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge Road.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Victoria Street

Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UK

Discuss how J K Rowling began her journey in creating Harry Potter and how Edinburgh played its part in her journey of writing Harry Potter.

15 minutes

Grassmarket

21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS

Talk about the official place of public executions

10 minutes

The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle

11 1 Vennel, Edinburgh, EH1 2HU

Enjoy the beautiful view of the Edinburgh Castle.

10 minutes

Flodden Wall

1 Vennel, Edinburgh, EH1 2HU

Learn about the bloody battle which resulted in the creation of the Flodden Wall.

10 minutes

George Heriot's School

8 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ

Talking about the Jingling Geordie and how this school could be one of the main inspirations for Hogwarts

10 minutes

Greyfriars

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

See three gravestones which are said to have inspired Rowling in naming important Harry Potter characters and delve into some ghost stories.

30 minutes

The Elephant House

21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UK

Come face to face with two cafes J K Rowling wrote in and learn how they played a huge part in her journey.

10 minutes

Royal Mile

High St., , Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

Try Deep fried Mars bar and see the hand prints of J K Rowling

25 minutes