
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 403 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour worth booking?
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $28 per person. It scores 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 403 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 88 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (403)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans. This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinbu
What you get
About this experience
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans. This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh with the most experienced guides in the city. Started in 2012, the Potter Trail have been doing these tours longer than anyone, and our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians. The unique small group setting means the guide can tailor the tour to your group, interests and questions. You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books, and even learn a spell or two along the way... - See where "Lord Voldemort" is buried - Take a trip down the real life Diagon Alley - Find out which house you would be in at Edinburgh's very own school of magic - Learn who the world’s worst poet was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him ...and much, much more!
What's included
Included
- Guide
Not included
- Please bring something that you can use as a wand. This can be anything roughly wand shaped!
What you'll see and do
Greyfriars
We begin our tour in the city's historic Greyfriars Kirkyard where JK Rowling spent a lot of time while writing the books. Here we'll see several names on gravestones that inspired characters in the series including William McGonagall and Thomas Riddell. From here we will also see two potential inspirations for Hogwarts in the form of George Heriot's School and Edinburgh Castle.
45 minutes here
An area of the city named after Harry Potter? Surely not! See the place where she wrote much of the first book from here.
10 minutes here
National Museum of Scotland
Harry Potter connections to the Museum and surrounding area - and also learn about the Balmoral Hotel where JK Rowling finished the series.
10 minutes here
George IV Bridge
Next we come to the historic George IV bridge, including plenty of photo opportunities and a world-famous cafe known as the "Birthplace" of Harry Potter. We will explain why those inverted commas are very important...
10 minutes here
Victoria Street
One of Edinburgh's most iconic streets, considered to be the real life Diagon Alley. Here our tour ends with some more brilliant stories from your guide.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Edinburgh
Your guide will meet you in front of Bobby's Sandwich Bar, the orange shopfront. They'll be wearing a wizard costume and an Edinburgh Guide badge. This is on the intersection of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge/Forrest Road and NOT inside the graveyard! This is not the "Greyfriars Bobby's" pub.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your guide will drop you off at Victoria Street, only five minutes walk from the start point, and will be able to help you with navigation for your onward journeys.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Potter Trail
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 402 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
402 verified traveler reviews for Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Potter tour success
We had a great time. Meet up was easy the guide was energetic and engaging.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recomment this tour
We had our tour with Colin and I have to say that I would 100% recommend this tour to everyone who visits Edinburgh. No matter if you love Harry Potter or Never heard about it. It will be worth either way. Colin was an amazing guide and for everyone booking the Tour I Hope you will have Colin as your Guide (I bet all the other guides doing this Tour are sensational as well).
via Tripadvisor
Potter Tour
An incredible tour and Oli our tour guide was amazing, loads of fun and so lighthearted. My friends and I loved every second and Oli was so kind and patient with us as we were slightly delayed. Would fully recommend to any Potterhead!
via Tripadvisor
Would do it again!
Roisin our guide, was a great guide and my daughters have made wonderful memories! Easy and efficient communication, fun, informative, exactly as described FREE! I do encourage though that you pay a tip for this wonderful 90 minute experience. The crowd was mostly family and was reasonably sized for a walking tour.
via Tripadvisor
Give Sam a Raise
Sam was an awesome guide! Very passionate, knowledgeable and funny!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 141
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 88
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.
Is Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 403 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour?
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Around 141 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?
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On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands, Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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