Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Come with me Muggles on a self-guided audio tour and explore the Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s global phenomenon! We'll explore the secret alleyways of the Old Town, starting at Edinburgh Castle, then we'll wander down to “Diagon Alley” and find the gravestones of Voldemort and some other well-known characters from the Harry Potter series. We'll spot “Hogwarts School of Wizardry” along the way too, and if you like, you can stop in at the famous and not-so-famous cafes where J.K. Rowling wrote before Harry Potter became a best-seller.
Our journey will include:
• A fantastic view of the Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade in front of it
• The Royal Mile, Old Town’s most famous street
• The Writer’s Museum, a literature fan’s heaven
• Victoria Street, one of Scotland's most photographed streets
• The Grassmarket where you’ll hear a story of one very lucky lady from the 1700s.
• Greyfriar’s Graveyard
What's Included
- 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
Meeting Location
Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
21 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UK
The tour ends outside the Elephant House where JK Rowling wrote the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Harry Potter books.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh Castle (pass by)
The Writers' Museum (pass by)
Victoria Street (pass by)
Greyfriars (pass by)
The Elephant House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Activity code: C-110804P245
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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).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Harry Potter’s Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 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
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
