Edinburgh Walking Tour: Unfold Harry Potter's History and Scottish Cuisine
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193 Ratings
Edinburgh

Uncover the magical world of Harry Potter, explore Edinburgh’s dark history, and savor delicious Scottish cuisine on this engaging and educational walking tour. Join us now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Victoria Street - Discuss how J K Rowling began her journey in creating Harry Potter and how Edinburgh played its part in her journey of writing Harry Potter.
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This one-of-a-kind walking excursion intertwines insights about Harry Potter, historical events, and Scottish gastronomy, all while keeping you thoroughly entertained. This enlightening and enjoyable activity offers a peek into J.K. Rowling’s life, a deep dive into the grim past of Edinburgh featuring beheadings and body snatchers, the story of…

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Location
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
We will meet outside the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge Road.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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671dahliag
Jul 8, 2025
History, humor and haggis - We only had one night in Edinburg h and this walking tour was the perfect way to make the most of it. Everyone had a great time, from my 10 year old daughter to my 77 year old father in law! Rob was full of cool facts, great stories, and just the right amount of nerdy (especially for Harry Potter fans). fascinating trivia. He was full of dad jokes that made us laugh and groan at the same time. Educational, entertaining, and surprisingly fun cardio. Rob even pointed us to the best spot for Haggis and Cranachan — which was a total win. Great for Harry Potter fans and curious minds alike. Highly recommend!
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D9354fistacys
Jul 6, 2025
Ten stars out of five! - I would give a 10 if that was an option. Rob loves what he does and it shows. He is funny, knowledgeable, and he keeps the tour moving at a comfortable pace for everyone. You will NOT get this type of information from a guidebook, and if Rob is an option you should not even try! I highly recommend this tour. My husband and I are planning a longer adventure with Rob Carr Experiences soon! (The picture is of the sunset from Arthur's Seat!)
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Kristen_r
Jul 2, 2025
So well done! Saw a lot... - So well done! Saw a lot of sights we had seen before but got way more details and history from amazing and hilarious Rob.
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Daniel_a
Jul 1, 2025
If you're from a warmer... - If you're from a warmer climate, it may be cold and windy in some of the walking spots. The tour was early enough in the morning that shops were still being stocked and tourists only appeared at the end of the tour
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Ppr2322
Jun 14, 2025
Such an enjoyable and amusing tour - Booked a private tour with Rob, who is so friendly and full of “dad jokes” that even made our teen chuckle. Chock full of fascinating Edinburgh stories, history, helpful tips and travel recommendations. Excellent local guide.
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J4409apisabels
Jun 5, 2025
My second tour and certainly not my last! - This was my second tour with Rob, and I know that it will not be my last! When you go on a tour with Rob, you instantly feel like a close friend. Rob is one of the most knowledgable tour guides -- It is truly amazing how much information he knows just off the cuff. This sunset tour was incredible, and I was left wanting to go on an even longer tour with Rob. Time flies so quickly, and you never want it to end. I highly recommend booking an experience with Rob -- I promise that you will not leave disappointed.
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Brendadp5830bj
May 30, 2025
Best Guide Ever! - Best tour guide ever by far! We came away from the tour wanting more and thanks to our guide we had plenty of locations to explore. So glad we did not miss this one.
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Deborah
May 20, 2025
Harry Potter and fun Edinburgh history all in one - This was a very informative and fun 2-in-1 tour that covered all the bases. We saw all (so many!) of the Harry Potter related sites on our list, plus many historical sites of Edinburgh. Rob regaled us with stories of Edinburgh's past as he showed us sites of executions, memorials and gravestones. He went above and beyond with advice about the city, places to eat and other things to take in. It ended up being a private tour and conversation flowed easily since Rob is so personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour---we learned a lot (and even enjoyed the jokes), and it never got "hokey".
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Trail513942
Apr 25, 2025
April 2025 Tour - Rob is absolutely the best guide! We loved the tour, stories, and histories that Rob shared. He was extremely flexible and accommodating to our family's needs and shared some great recommendations along the way. Highly recommend! So happy our paths connected!
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Cagla_b
Apr 18, 2025
perfect solo travel day - By chance, I was the only one on this walk since I think it was a last minute posting. Rob was so great, friendly, knowledgeable, and luckily has an English accent so I didn't struggle to understand him lol. Also, this might seem minor, but he took a couple of great photos of me that I plan to post, and I'm picky so that's an impressive feat. 6 out of 5 stars!!! (iykyk)
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