Top Edinburgh Literary Tours

Skip the line on your visit to one of Scotland's most popular attractions on this Edinburgh Castle walking tour. Walk up the Royal Mile toward to the castle with your guide while they share insight into the significance of the fortification in Scottish history and introduce you to some of the key characters associated with it. Once inside, explore the main buildings as your guide provides further details about such elements as the one o'clock gun, the Argyle Battery, and the castle dungeons. 

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more. 

Combine the magic of Harry Potter with the history of the Scottish borders on this day trip from Edinburgh. Ideal for fans of the world’s favorite wizard, this tour takes you to the coastal town of Bamburgh, home to the impressive Bamburgh Castle, and Alnwick Castle, a filming location featured in both Harry Potter and Downtown Abbey. Tour the historic structure’s opulent rooms—entrance fees at your own expense—before you admire the pretty town of Coldstream, straddling the border of England and Scotland.

This 'Harry Potter' walking tour gets fans closer to spots in Edinburgh that inspired J.K Rowling’s famous books. Walk past key sites that inspired places such as Diagon Alley, and even see the cafes and hotels where the writer wrote her book series. Your guide knows the quickest ways to get around the city on foot to fit more into your time, as well as fun facts about Harry Potter.

Get acquainted with some of Edinburgh’s most famous pubs and bars and meet new people on this large-scale bar crawl around Edinburgh’s Old Town. Experience Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife and join in with drinking games, and learn where the best places to drink in the city are from local, knowledgeable guides. Let your hair down and enjoy the wild side of Edinburgh!

Through the art of storytelling, let your professional guide take you through some of Edinburgh’s spookiest closes and strangest places. Learn about the history of the Old Town, and see Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Kirkyard as you hear tales about their inhabitants. Explore Edinburgh in a totally different way, avoiding the crowds and seeing another, darker, more mysterious side to the city.

Learn about J.K. Rowling and the origins of the 'Harry Potter' books during a walking tour of Edinburgh. See places that inspired Rowling such as the Balmoral Hotel and University of Edinburgh's Old College; locales that shaped the Dementors and Ministry of Magic; and cafes where Rowling liked to write. Your guide is a 'Harry Potter' fan who shares fascinating details about the wizarding world in Edinburgh.

Harry Potter fans—this one’s for you! Discover the places where author J. K. Rowling gained inspiration to write the world-renowned series of books with stops at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s Old Town, and a very important café. Along the way, enjoy entertaining Harry Potter–related commentary, such as stories about the characters and J. K. Rowling’s life in Edinburgh.

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story. Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

Embark on the "Harry Potter Tour" in Edinburgh, a magical exploration where fantasy intertwines with the city's historic streets. Discover the Edinburgh City Chambers, stepping into a realm where history meets enchantment. Wander Victoria Street, Edinburgh's own Diagon Alley, brimming with quirky shops and cobbled charm. Visit The Elephant House Café, the famed 'birthplace' of Harry Potter, and feel the pulse of creativity. Explore the eerie yet captivating Greyfriars Kirkyard, steeped in legends and Potter lore. Be awestruck by George Heriot's School, the real-world Hogwarts, and revel in its architectural splendor. Immerse yourself in the literary history at Spoon Café and The Balmoral Hotel, where J.K. Rowling's vision came to life. This tour is a spellbinding journey for Potterheads and history enthusiasts alike, offering a unique glimpse into the magical inspirations of Edinburgh.

Go on an adventure around the historic cobbled streets of Edinburgh and discover where the inspiration for the world’s favorite wizarding children’s story came from. See where the secret section is in Madam Pince’s library, and use a portkey to travel instantly to the Old Town for a guided tour around the towering buildings and hidden closes. Take all day to explore the city and see places most other tourists miss in their search for the beginnings of Harry Potter lore.

Delve into the magic of the Harry Potter stories on this walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow your guide through the streets and discover the buildings that inspired J.K. Rowling. Learn how Rowling’s European travels inspired the stories she went on to tell, and savor lunch in a Harry Potter café—with divination lessons and quill writing. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

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Embark on Edinburgh's cultural journey, where every step tells a story. Discover Greyfriars Kirkyard, a hauntingly beautiful inspiration for Harry Potter. Marvel at Potterrow's architectural wonder and reflect outside the once vibrant Cafe "Spoon," a significant landmark in J.K. Rowling's writing journey. Peek into the National Museum of Scotland's rich heritage, and feel the magic at The Elephant House, where Harry Potter's world was partially born. Conclude on the picturesque Victoria Street, a feast for the eyes and a muse for the creative soul. This tour invites you to weave your narrative into Edinburgh's rich tapestry of history and imagination.

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.