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Harry Potter Tours in Edinburgh: The 15 Best

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The cafes, the graveyard names and the school on the hill are all within a mile of each other, and the viaduct is four hours north. These 15 separate the city walks from the full Glenfinnan day, with prices and how much walking each involves.

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Fort William is your practical lunch stop
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

1.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

This 12-hour Stewart Tours trip takes you from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry in an air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking driver guide such as Keith, Scott, Alastair or Brian shares Scottish stories along the way. The Jacobite Steam Train may cross the viaduct, but train travel is not included.

“It was a wee bit early for us but happy to oblige! We joined the tour on Anthony's bus and we both mist say it was the best tour we've been on recently! He is a smart witted knowledgable guid and driver with a great sense of (local...) humor that made the tour totally enjoyable and super informative. While watching the scenery of this great land go by and understanding the history as Anthony told it kept our interest all 10+ hours! Anyone going on a Stewart Tours trip should hope they get Anthony as their guide. All well worth it.”

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour - Along the Royal Mile toward Edinburgh Castle
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

2.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Follow a guide such as Robbie, Jenny, Orla, or Xander through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Royal Mile on a two-hour Harry Potter walk. Hear stories about J.K. Rowling’s inspirations, see the Castlehill graveyard and original Diagon Alley facade, and join an interactive house quiz. Expect 1.5 miles of easy walking, outdoor stops, and weather exposure.

“Our guide Robbie was great and the experience was amazing, would totally recommend/do it again in future! He shared many Harry Potter world fun facts I did not know even though I am a big fan of HP, totally worth the experience.”

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The Potter Trail Private Tour - Potterrow and the places where the story took shape
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The Potter Trail Private Tour

3.The Potter Trail Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,353 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Follow a private 90-minute Harry Potter trail through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Your English-speaking guide connects Greyfriars gravestones, Hogwarts inspirations, Potterrow, Rowling’s writing places, and Victoria Street’s Diagon Alley feel. Bring a wand-shaped pen or umbrella for spells, questions, and family-friendly fun.

“Allister was fantastic! He was informational while humorous. Made my families trip to the city of Edinburgh very fun❤️”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Your Inverness base matters more than it first appears
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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

4.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a small air-conditioned coach, with stops at Glenfinnan Viaduct, Portree, Quiraing, Culloden, and Loch Ness. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide handles the narrow roads and shares Scottish history, folklore, music, and local tips. You arrange two nights in Inverness yourself.

“Be prepared for a whirlwind tour! Pack plenty of extra batteries for your camera and a good sized memory card as everywhere you turn there will be things to photograph. Pack light but plan for weather that can literally encompass all four seasons in one day…sometimes twice. Stephen was our guide. If you have a sense of humor and appreciate a genuine Scot, he’s your man. He was knowledgeable, enjoyed his job, and funny as hell. He managed to herd the cats (our group of tourists) which was a feat of pure genius. If he makes a recommendation, as with any local in Scotland, take note.”

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness - The guide can shape the whole day
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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

5.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,227 reviews · from $262

Travel from Inverness through Loch Ness country to Fort William, then ride the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving while you see Urquhart Castle, the Commando Monument, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort Augustus, Suidhe Viewpoint, and Dores Beach. Guides may include Harrison, Iain, Fraser, Stewart, Emma, or Karen.

“Excellent tour! But the actual Jacobite / Harry Potter train part is a waste of time. No steam engine , no air conditioning , no opening windows , and dirty 1970s train cars. Thank god we had the clean air conditioned coach to take us around to even better views than what Read more”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Fort William is a practical lunch stop
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

6.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Neptune’s Staircase, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry with a Timberbush driver-guide. Expect Scottish history, film locations, mountain scenery and a possible Jacobite Steam Train sighting. Guides such as Adam, Mohammad, Shafiq and Morag are praised for humor and storytelling, but the long day includes short stops and plenty of coach time.

“The places we went to were good but the time alloted for each place was very rushed. Our tour guides were very nice and informative: Jamie and Lee. If you are going on a rainy day, bring an extra pair of shoes and pants.”

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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Pitlochry: a short Highland coffee stop
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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

7.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

Travel from Edinburgh to Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe with an English-speaking guide. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and hear Harry Potter filming facts alongside Highland history. The day lasts about 13 hours and 30 minutes, with food and hotel transfers not included.

“The overall experience was great! Tom was our tour guide and he understood the assignment! He was funny, gave us interesting local historical facts and stories that helped passed the time, was personal, so kind, and very responsible. We Read more”

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3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day one: Glencoe, the Jacobite train, and Portree
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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

8.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh to Portree by air-conditioned midi-coach, ride the Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct, and spend two nights on Skye. You will see Glencoe, the Old Man of Storr, Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and more, with breakfast and accommodation included.

“Belated review from June 2023: Amazing tour that I would recommend to anyone. Scotland was beautiful (as always), and surprisingly sunny/ dry for almost all of our trip! Our wonderful guide/ driver Paul made this tour even more enjoyable. He made stops to points of inteRead more”

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JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Victoria Street and the Diagon Alley connection
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JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

9.JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide who connects J.K. Rowling’s life to Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and character names found in the city. The route includes Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and the place where Rowling wrote the final book. Guides such as Sarah, Kristel, Ryan, and Callum bring plenty of Potter trivia and local stories.

“We were very disappointed in our tour guide, Ryan, to the point we left early. He KNEW his stuff - he was knowledgeable and had a ton of info we wanted to learn about - but he was very unprofessional at many times of the tour, including playing a horn in the middle of the graveyard while talking about Tom Riddle. He mentioned multiple times how he didn’t want to be there/the tour wasn’t his optimal time and the company didn’t want to deal with it/the tour was only for nerds. As a HP fan, me and my friends really wanted to learn about it all, but were turned off…”

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Alnwick Castle, Hogwarts, and hands-on fun
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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

10.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Edinburgh to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream in a small group of up to 16 people. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and adds stories about border history, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Northumberland. Castle admission costs extra, and weatherproof shoes and clothing are wise.

“Flying on the broomstick. All the stories and cultural info from our guide. Good amount of time to enjoy the Alnwick castle. A very beautiful day and the guide/driver did a good safe job of driving in the wind and rain. Thank you.”

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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh - Skye combines a steam train, ferry, and dramatic rock formations
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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

11.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

Travel from Edinburgh by midi-coach through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, and Loch Ness, with four nights of B&B or hotel lodging. Your guide handles the roads while you ride the Jacobite Steam Train, cross by ferry, visit Culloden and Eilean Donan, and taste whisky at Blair Athol Distillery. Guides may include Ross, Louise, Ali, or Caroline.

“We had a great experience - this tour was easy to book, simple to confirm, and much easier than planning everything ourselves. The van was comfortable, the people were friendly, the guide was fun, and the pace was leisurely with many different stops. I would definitely recommend it. For us, the steam train ride was a highlight.”

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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit - Starting at Tron Kirk and walking the Royal Mile
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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

12.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Jackson, Hazel, Kirsty, Paul, and Robert, tracing J.K. Rowling’s inspirations from Greyfriars Cemetery to Victoria Street. The two-hour walk ends with a self-guided Edinburgh Castle visit, including the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and National War Museum.

“Great time with Paul today learning about Harry Potter and the inspo for the books. Even as a muggle , I enjoyed it very much”

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2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh - Day one begins with Pitlochry and Highland stories
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2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

13.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group with a guide such as Paul, Steven, Ian, or Jamie. Visit Pitlochry, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Mallaig, and Glencoe, with one overnight in Fort Augustus. The Jacobite train is included, but steam service and train seating can vary.

“What an experience! The tour went so smoothly and our guide, John S. was entertaining, careful and informative. We saw such beautiful locations and met people we will always remember. Our only glitch was at the very end when we were dropped off we were tired and a fairly large group of us had problems finding cabs to take us to where we were staying. All in all a wonderful trip! Than you!”

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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow - Glencoe, where scenery and history meet
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

14.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Spend nearly 12 hours exploring Scotland’s Highlands in a mini-coach with up to 16 people. See Loch Lomond from Luss, learn about Glencoe, visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, and stop for food and drinks along the way. Guides such as Tony, Marc, Scott, and John add Scottish stories, music, and humor.

“Jerry did a great job telling stories and making good use of the time. We got to the site to watch the train cross the viaduct bridge at exactly the right time. The scenery was a highlight”

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Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free! - Waverley Station and the railway connection
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Edinburgh’s Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour – Kids Free!

15.Edinburgh’s Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour – Kids Free!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town on a two-hour Harry Potter tour for groups of 15 or fewer. Your guide connects Rowling’s life to Greyfriars, Victoria Street, Edinburgh Castle, Waverley Station, and local history. Guides such as Benjamin, Jackson, Hazel, Paul, and Kirsty have led recent tours. Kids join free.

“We met our guide on the sidewalk at the meeting point. Benjamin made the tour a lot of fun while sharing a lot of Potter/Rowling facts. You will be walking for 2 hours with the opportunity for a bathroom break at the halfway point. I strongly recommend this tour for Harry Potter fans.”

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