Edinburgh Magic Walk: Explore Harry Potter Inspiration, Witch History & Scottish Legends

Embark on a magical journey through Edinburgh, exploring the inspiration behind Harry Potter, the history of witches in Scotland, and local legends. Perfect for families, this fun and spooky adventure will transport you to a world of ghosts, magic, and enchantment.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Book your tour online for a 1 hour Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town with your guide dressed in Historical costume. We visit iconic landmarks like St Giles Cathedral, The Mercat Cross, George Heriott School, Lady Stair’s house, The Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, The Cowgate, Greyfriar’s Cemetery, Greyfriar’s Bobby and…
What's Included
  • Wheelchair accessible facilities
What's Not Included
  • Transport to Starting Point
Additional Information

Delve into the mystical history of Edinburgh, where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the allure of the city’s magical past. Explore the renowned legacy of Scottish witches, delving into the origins of Edinburgh’s pivotal role in the nationwide witch trials of the 17th century.
Join us as we unravel the stories of real-life wizards and…

Location
St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Our costumed guide will be waiting in front of the entrance of St Giles Cathedral wearing Historical Costume.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_g
Jun 28, 2025
A must! - Charlotte was equally a great oracle of Scottish history and a fun and personable tour guide. Charlotte caters tours to group’s interests and was so lovely.
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Northstar36117499676
Jun 25, 2025
Great tour! - Cool stories around Old Town. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Customized our tour to our interests. Period costume was great.
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53sandip
May 18, 2025
Pure magic !!! - Charlotte was a wonderful tour guide!! I was so impressed by her historical knowledge. Her presentation was multi-faceted — she has all the facts and frequently delivers them in a theatrical storytelling style that is engaging and entrancing!! She wears a traditional Scottish costume that she sewed herself - so beautiful !! She accommodated me when I wanted a photo - she was gracious in every way. I highly recommend Charlotte for this stimulating tour!
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Karonmorgan146
Mar 22, 2025
Edingburgh walking tour - Charlotte was very informative and funny also she knew her history have no hesitation in booking again also she was in costume all made by herself.
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K7307zjtamarab
Mar 16, 2025
Amazing tour amazing guide - We had a guide named Xander, and we couldn't have wished for a better guide. He was enthusiastic, friendly, funny, connected with the group and told a lot of amazing stories. It was overall a terrific experience. Would recommend.
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Safari30094590215
Jan 6, 2025
Harry Potter Walking Tour - Guide Xander - Xander was an amazing tour guide! Very friendly and likeable, you can tell he has a lot of love for both Harry Potter and Edinburgh/Scotland itself and that really shined through (on a very gloomy, rainy day) Very interesting and entertaining from start to finish! If you are a Harry Potter fan, i 100% recommend!
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E_g
Jan 2, 2025
A wonderful start to 2025. - What would could have been a cold and miserable January 1st 2025 turned out to be a lively informative stroll around the city. Charlotte was a great guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely book this walking tour. Represents great value.
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A4767rgestherh
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour! - Today we met Charlotte. She gave us a wonderfull tour with a lot of stories. She has a marvelous way of telling, so the history of the city went a kind of reality. So, highly recommended to do a walk with ‘Old town walking tours’! Gerlo, Esther, Geert and Andira (and dog Nala) from Holland and Mexico.
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Martha_w
May 5, 2024
Great day with Charlotte. - A previously scheduled group tour got cancelled and Viator scheduled me with Charlotte. So I had a one on one tour with her. She was fun, very knowledgeable and flexible. I truly enjoyed the day with her.
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Beatrice_d
Mar 29, 2024
Magical, and thought-provoking experience. - We enjoyed the tour. The guide is fully engaged in what she is doing. We could tell that she loves her job. We learned so much about the history of Edinburgh, but also magic. It is highly recommended!
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).