The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

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Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, learn about and taste incredible whisky with a local expert! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, enjoy free time before heading to a cellar for a whisky tasting with stories and drams from various regions!

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Things To Know

  • Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
  • See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
  • 2-hour walking tour with a small group
  • Fun local guide!
  • Food & Drinks during the walking tour
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants must be 18 or older

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Royal Mile

After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!

Edinburgh Waverley Station

We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.

New Town

Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.

University of Edinburgh

Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!

Old Town

We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.

Greyfriars

In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world - this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.

Edinburgh Castle

You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.

Victoria street

With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!

Edinburgh City Chambers

We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.

The Lost Close - Events & Experiences

After your Harry Potter Tour, you will enter into The Lost for the most atmospheric whisky tasting of your life!

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 2 reviews

What do other 2 guests say about The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

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Jackie_I
5
Jun 2024
Tessa was amazing and very knowledgeable as was the guy leading the whiskey portion of the tour. It was a lot of fun.
Y
YoungScot88
5
Dec 2023
Such a good time, worth the visit. Brilliant for a family or friend group to play together in teams of up to 6.

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Top Sights Tours Group LLC

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Things to know

Included
  • Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
  • See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
  • 2-hour walking tour with a small group
  • Fun local guide!
Not Included
  • Food & Drinks during the walking tour
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants must be 18 or older

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies