4 Harry Potter Tours in Edinburgh to Build a Day Around

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

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

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Robbie, Jenny, Orla, and Xander, linking Rowling’s inspirations to Castlehill, Greyfriars, the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Castle. Expect Harry Potter trivia, local stories, and a house quiz on an easy 1.5-mile route. The tour runs in all weather and ends near the castle.

“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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2.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

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

This 13.5-hour trip pairs a coach tour through Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe with a one-way Jacobite Steam Train ride to Fort William. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tim, Tiegan, Cara, or Steve, handles the long drive with stories and local history. Expect stunning views, standard-class seating, and a real train ride, not a themed Harry Potter attraction.

“Every part of it was memorable! The Highlands were stunning. I felt like I was finally home. Lunch in Mallaig was great. The Jacobite train was everything we expected. Do not expect the interior of the Hogwarts Express, you’ll be disappointed. BuRead more”

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

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

Spend three days traveling from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor to Portree, with two nights in a 3-star hotel or B&B. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct, visit the Old Man of Storr and Dunvegan Castle, then return via Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and Dunkeld. Guides such as Jada, Louise, and Steve are known for lively stories and careful driving.

“Isle of Skye is a gorgeous area .....lots of scenery (especially when it's sunny.... we were very lucky!) Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, despite the fact that she had only been driving this route for @ 6 months! Despite the long distance riding in a bus, I would definitely recommend this trip as a way to get out of the city and see the spectacular countryside of Scotland!”

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4.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 13 hours · from $268

Travel from Edinburgh by comfortable coach through Fife, Perth, Glen Coe, and Rannoch Moor, then board the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig to Fort William. Guides such as Charlie, Cara, Connor, and Graeme add Scottish history, Harry Potter film lore, music, and humor. It is a long day, with no coach restroom and possible train changes.

“Loved our guide Ryan P- he was so informative. So much history- loved the stories. Bus was nice and comfortable. The train was ok but windows dirty and so photos affected. The bus was crystal clear windows, leather seats that were comfortable and air was lovely. I would highly recommend the trip. Loved the extra stop too! Long day but so worth it!”

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