Harry Potter Top Sights Tour with Edinburgh Dungeons
Overview
Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, seeing the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enjoy a spooky interactive experience at the Edinburgh Dungeons! Perfect for families and all Potter fans!
Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College–a famous old campus that provided inspiration for Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard to visit Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat 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. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city
After the tour, enter Edinburgh Dungeons where live actors play out scenes from Scotland’s horrible history!
What's Included
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Tickets for Edinburgh Dungeons
- Fun local guide!
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
Meeting Location
122 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
31 Market Place
Edinburgh EH1 1DF, UK
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Waverley Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New Town
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
University of Edinburgh
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars Kirkyard
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Edinburgh Dungeon
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please be aware that this is a walking tour on sometimes uneven terrain
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights.
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group.
- Tickets for Edinburgh Dungeons.
- Fun local guide!.
- Food & Drinks.
- Hotel pickup / drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Harry Potter Top Sights Tour with Edinburgh Dungeons is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please be aware that this is a walking tour on sometimes uneven terrain
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Harry Potter Top Sights Tour with Edinburgh Dungeons 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
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Tickets for Edinburgh Dungeons
- Fun local guide!
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please be aware that this is a walking tour on sometimes uneven terrain
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
