Free Harry Potter Tour Edinburgh

Take magical photos around Victoria Street, the inspiration for Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley!
Find the coffee shop where J. K. Rowling used to sit while writing the first Potter book.
Learn about the magical past of Edinburgh through the adventures of beloved fantasy characters.

FAQs for Free Tours

The Harry Potter universe is a fantasy world accessible only through the imagination, but the city that served as inspiration is a real place you can visit. It's called Edinburgh! A good part of the novels in the saga were written in various cafes in this city. In addition, there are streets, shops and schools that appear in the novel under other names. Whether you're a fan of the Harry Potter novels and movies, or just want to spend a fun day exploring charming places in Scotland's capital, this tour is for you! The Harry Potter Free Tour in Edinburgh is an essential experience in your visit to the north of Great Britain.

The Free Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh will take you through the historic center of Scotland's capital on a journey that mixes fantasy and history. Elephant House and Spoon Café are humble coffee houses that have entered literary history since much of the saga about the adventures of the world's most famous wizard was written there. Lots of fans of the saga visit these cafes every day as they are perfect for taking great pictures. Your local guide will also take you to George Heriot's School. This large gothic building will make you feel transported to Hogwarts, because it served as a model for the wizardry school in the novel.

With your local guide and a small group of fellow Harry Potter-loving travelers, you'll walk along the spectacular Victoria Street. This beautiful street lined with traditional shops was the inspiration for Diagon Alley, the wizardry world's famous favorite shopping street. Along the street, you will find many shops selling all kinds of Harry Potter memorabilia, from candy to magic wands. During the tour, you will visit other museums and churches that also inspired parts of the novel. In addition, throughout your Harry Potter Free Tour in Edinburgh you will learn about the history of magic in Scotland, local traditions and other interesting anecdotes about the city.