Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles
Overview
The Harry Potter audio tour with an interactive quiz and a graveyard hunt for the names behind the characters! Discover a real-life Diagon Alley, Tom Riddle's grave and the locations where the magical series was penned on this self-guided audio tour of Harry Potter's Edinburgh.
Created by a Potter fan who loves trivia, this tour with an optional quiz mode takes you to some of the most magical sites in Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter series. Spend as much or as little time at each stop and explore at your own pace. From the chess pieces that inspired Wizard's Chess to a botched execution that may have created Nearly Headless Nick, and ending where Rowling's handprints are set in stone — this tour gives you a blend of everything magical about the city.
Available offline in 9 languages. A full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence — no Unbreakable Vow required.
What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
253 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK
The tour ends on the Royal mile.
What To Expect
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Greyfriars Bobby
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thomas Riddell's Grave
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
George Heriot's School (pass by)
National Museum of Scotland (pass by)
Witches well
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
- Post-purchase you will receive an email and SMS from Tourific with details on how to download the tour (Please check spam folder if you don't see it)
- Please carry a charged smartphone and headphones with you for the best experience
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles?
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Activity code: C-472599P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Human tour guide at location.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
- Post-purchase you will receive an email and SMS from Tourific with details on how to download the tour (Please check spam folder if you don't see it)
- Please carry a charged smartphone and headphones with you for the best experience
