Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh to discover the magical inspiration behind J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Explore secret alleyways, visit Diagon Alley, and uncover the gravestones of iconic characters. Don’t miss the chance to see Hogwarts School of Wizardry and visit the cafes where Rowling wrote her masterpiece.
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh to discover the magical inspiration behind J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Explore secret alleyways, visit Diagon Alley, and uncover the gravestones of iconic characters. Don’t miss the chance to see Hogwarts School of Wizardry and visit the cafes where Rowling wrote her masterpiece.
- Edinburgh Castle - The tour begins outside the castle and does not enter. Participants will see one of the Harry Potter movie filming sites.
- The Writers’ Museum - The tour makes a brief stop outside the Writer’s Museum, where guests can choose to pause the tour and explore inside.
- Victoria Street - The tour goes through Victoria Street,…
- Edinburgh Castle - The tour begins outside the castle and does not enter. Participants will see one of the Harry Potter movie filming sites.
- The Writers’ Museum - The tour makes a brief stop outside the Writer’s Museum, where guests can choose to pause the tour and explore inside.
- Victoria Street - The tour goes through Victoria Street, home to several Harry Potter-themed shops.
- Greyfriars Kirkyard - The tour includes a visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard, where visitors can see the graves of some well-known names.
- The Elephant House - The tour concludes at the Elephant House, which is reputed to be the birthplace of Harry Potter.

- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Join the Operator on a self-guided audio tour to discover the Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s worldwide sensation! Explore the hidden alleyways of the Old Town, beginning at Edinburgh Castle, then meander down to “Diagon Alley” to locate the gravestones of Voldemort and other notable characters from the Harry Potter series. Along the way,…
Join the Operator on a self-guided audio tour to discover the Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s worldwide sensation! Explore the hidden alleyways of the Old Town, beginning at Edinburgh Castle, then meander down to “Diagon Alley” to locate the gravestones of Voldemort and other notable characters from the Harry Potter series. Along the way, “Hogwarts School of Wizardry” will be spotted, and there will be opportunities to visit the famous and lesser-known cafes where J.K. Rowling penned her work before Harry Potter became a bestseller.
The tour will feature:
• A stunning view of Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade in front of it
• The Royal Mile, the most renowned street in Old Town
• The Writer’s Museum, a paradise for literature enthusiasts
• Victoria Street, one of Scotland’s most photographed streets
• The Grassmarket, where a tale of a very fortunate lady from the 1700s will be shared
• Greyfriar’s Graveyard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.