Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter connections at your own pace with a self-guided Votura walking tour. Follow an interactive route to 9 locations linked to J.K. Rowling, the books and popular inspiration theories, with multilingual audio commentary along the way. Your booking also includes 1 month of full access to all Votura app features, so you can use Explore mode and create additional AI-powered tours during your trip.
What's included
Audio commentary for all 9 tour stops
Access to the Edinburgh Harry Potter self-guided walking tour
Interactive digital map and walking route
Access to Votura Explore and AI tour-creation features
1 month of full access to all Votura app features
Audio available in multiple supported languages
In-person tour guide
Smartphone and headphones
Mobile data or Wi-Fi
Food and drinks
Optional purchases and attraction admission not specifically included
What to expect
Balmoral
10m
The Balmoral Hotel - see the landmark hotel where J.K. Rowling completed the final Harry Potter book. Learn about its place in the story of the series and Edinburgh’s literary history.
Edinburgh City Chambers
10m
Visit Edinburgh’s historic City Chambers and discover a documented connection between J.K. Rowling and the city, including her recognition by Edinburgh.
10m
Stop at House of MinaLima, celebrating the graphic design and visual world associated with the Harry Potter films, created by designers Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima.
Victoria Street
10m
Walk along one of Edinburgh’s most colourful and distinctive streets. Victoria Street is frequently associated with Diagon Alley, although the connection is a popular theory rather than a confirmed inspiration.
Museum CONTEXT
10m
Visit this atmospheric shop on Victoria Street, known for its wizarding-themed interiors, collectibles and displays inspired by the world of magic and fantasy.
10m
Discover one of Edinburgh’s best-known literary cafés, associated with J.K. Rowling’s early writing years and the development of the Harry Potter books.
10m
Explore this historic Edinburgh graveyard and see names that Harry Potter fans have connected with characters from the books, while separating documented facts from popular theories.
George Heriot's School
10m
View the striking historic school beside Greyfriars Kirkyard. Its architecture is often compared with Hogwarts, although claims that it directly inspired the fictional school are unconfirmed.
10m
Finish near the former Nicolson’s Café, now Spoon, another Edinburgh location associated with J.K. Rowling’s early writing of the Harry Potter series.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Start outside the main entrance of The Balmoral Hotel at 1 Princes Street, beneath the clock tower. This is the starting point of the self-guided walking tour.
End point
The tour finishes outside Spoon at 6A Nicolson Street.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
