Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.2 (45 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration40m - 1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Come with me Muggles on a self-guided audio tour and explore the Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s global phenomenon! We'll explore the secret alleyways of the Old Town, starting at Edinburgh Castle, then we'll wander down to “Diagon Alley” and find the gravestones of Voldemort and some other well-known characters from the Harry Potter series. We'll spot “Hogwarts School of Wizardry” along the way too, and if you like, you can stop in at the famous and not-so-famous cafes where J.K. Rowling wrote before Harry Potter became a best-seller.

Our journey will include:

• A fantastic view of the Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade in front of it
• The Royal Mile, Old Town’s most famous street
• The Writer’s Museum, a literature fan’s heaven
• Victoria Street, one of Scotland's most photographed streets
• The Grassmarket where you’ll hear a story of one very lucky lady from the 1700s.
• Greyfriar’s Graveyard

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this tour
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Edinburgh Castle
    Pass by
    The tour starts outside the castle and doesn't venture in. You'll be shown one of the filming locations for the Harry Potter movies.
  2. Pass by
    The tour briefly stops outside the Writer's Museum where, if you choose, you can pause the tour and venture inside.
  3. Pass by
    The tour passes through Victoria Street where there are a number of Harry Potter-related stores.
  4. Greyfriars
    Pass by
    The tour takes you through the Greyfriar's Kirkyard where you'll visit the graves of some familiar names.
  5. Pass by
    The tour ends at the Elephant House which claims to be the birthplace of Harry Potter.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside the Elephant House where JK Rowling wrote the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Harry Potter books.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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