Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour

Embark on a magical Harry Potter themed pilgrimage through Scotland’s stunning landscapes. Capture the Hogwarts Express at Glenfinnan Viaduct and explore iconic locations like Doune Castle. Book your private tour now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Forth Road Bridge - The Forth Road Bridge is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site that joins the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. The oldest bridge dates back to 1890 and is an iconic symbol of Scotland’s 19th century bold engineering.
  • Taste Perthshire - A great stop, restrooms and coffee shop, of course our main attraction is to hand feed our much loved ‘Highland Coos’.
  • Dalwhinnie Distillery - Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
  • Commando Monument - 90 mins away is The Commando Monument, a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct - A 30 min drive takes us to our main attraction.

Embrace the magical setting of this world-famous Harry Potter film location and witness the ‘Hogwarts Express’ steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

It is our aim to arrive by 12:20pm, the Jacobite train can be best seen form the hill beyond the viaduct, it is a 25 min walk, with the train expected between 1:10 and 1:30pm

  • Fort William - Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos.

A 30 min drive from the Viaduct

  • The Three Sisters - The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years.

There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours.

30 min drive from Fort William

  • Rannoch Moor - A 20 min drive takes us to Rannoch moor, it is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of Harry Potter deathly hallows
  • Loch Tulla Viewpoint - A 5 min drive takes us to Loch Tulla viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests.
  • Kilmahog - Breaking up the journey home, we will make a brief stop to hand feed the Highland Hairy ‘Coos’ at Callander Woolen Mill.

A 60 mins drive from Tulla Loch

  • Doune Castle - A 20 min drive from Kilmahog is Doune Castle, an important Scottish historic castle, which was also a filming location for popular TV and cinema pictures, such as Outlander, Game of Thrones, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Quick stop for photos.

1 hr drive back to Edinburgh

  • Stirling Castle - One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
  • The Kelpies & The Helix - The Kelpies are the largest equine statues in the world, and were commissioned not only as a homage to the horses used in the Scottish coal mines, but also as a representation of the mythical Kelpies from Scottish fairy folklore.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Carrots for the Highland ‘Coos’
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for a private tour as we embark on a truly magical Harry Potter themed pilgrimage through the heart of Scotland and into the Highlands.

Capture the Hogwarts Express as it crosses the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Reflect at the poignant Commando Memorial. Marvel at the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Highlands at Glencoe. Enjoy hand-feeding the Highland ‘Coos’, and snap a quick photo in front of Doune Castle, the setting of Outlander, Game of Thrones, and the legendary Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Make ever-lasting fond memories that capture the true essence of Scotland.

NOTE
The Jacobite train is not operational between 25th October and the 27th March, in these months we will still visit the Viaduct.

  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration
  • The Jacobite train itself runs from April to late October
  • Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
  • Occasionally the Jacobite train is replaced with a diesel train, on these occasions it is beyond our control
Location
Forth Road Bridge
Cancellation Policy

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

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Steven_c
Jul 11, 2024
Can't miss, even if you don't know HP from horsepower - Not even a big HP fan but those in my family thought those parts were special. Long drive from Edinburgh but beauty everywhere along the way. Highlands were truly awe inspiring and I've seen some stuff! Driver was professional photographer so picture taking was from great spots. Friendly and personable and accommodating and thoughtful in bringing some snacks and carrots (you'll see).
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Jolande_m
Jun 27, 2024
Family trip - So worth it! We had a lovely time with our guide, Joao. He took really good care of us. The scenery and sights were amazing. Would really recommend this to anyone.
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Alesia_h
Jun 27, 2024
Great tour and tour guide! - The Harry Potter tour was so much fun, our tour guide Brian was so informative and he catered to our needs having young kids on the tour. Seeing the Kelpie statues was a great start and feeding the Highland cows was the kids favorite but the adults loved the views of Glencoe and everyone loved the Jacobite train going over the Glenfinnan bridge! The tour was like going on a fun family roadtrip!
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Ammen_t
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing Harry Potter Train Tour - This tour was a memorably with my tour guide George experience for me. And my family got to see a lot of amazing sites. The highlands ancient towns and the bridge used for the train for Harry Potter.
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U9575rlashleyg
Jun 12, 2024
Highlight of the holiday. - We spent 10 days in Scotland mostly exploring by ourselves, but decided to book this tour as the viaduct was just too difficult to get to otherwise... and it was well worth it! The highlight of the holidays for us! We're both huge Harry Potter fans and this was just a very special experience, watching the Hogwarts Express pass by. Our guide Martin was amazing, he was very attentive, knowledge and extremely funny. We will definitely book a couple of tours with him again when we return to Scotland next year!
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Andrea_n
Mar 27, 2024
Harry Potter Scottish Highlands Tour - Jimmy was amazing! He went out of his way to take us to see things that were not on the itinerary. He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions our group had about anything we saw, or didn’t see on the tour.
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