Itinerary
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Pass By: The Elephant House, 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UK

Welcome to the “birthplace of Harry Potter” – You can hardly fail to notice the prominent slogan above the entrance of the Elephant House Café. This is where JK Rowling spent a great deal of time writing the first Harry Potter book in, and even parts of the second and the third.

Stop At: Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Scotland

This is the graveyard that can be seen from the back of the Elephant House Café, and it is believed to have inspired the graveyard of Little Hangleton in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Step in with Jule to discover all it's haunted attractions and why is this place so related to the novels J.K. Rowling wrote.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Thomas Riddell's Grave, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh EH1 2AW, UK

The graves of Thomas Riddell, Esq. and Thomas Riddell, Esq., his son, are probably the most well-visited graves in all of Edinburgh. This is ironic, as we know very little about the actual Riddell family that lies buried here. Discover the story behind this character and more!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Greyfriars Bobby's grave, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK

Discover all headstones from famous (and not so famous) characters of the Harry Potter Sagas that are scattered around all over this amazing graveyard.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: William McGonagall Tombstone, Unnamed Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QL, UK

On the wall to the left of the gates, you can see a black tombstone with the portrait of a man on it. This is William Topaz McGonagall – otherwise known as the worst poet in English-speaking history. Learn why this character is related to a famous Harry Potter Character

Pass By: George Heriot's School, 8 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EQ Scotland

Learn the history behind one of the buildings that were the inspiration of Hogwarts, the school of wizards, in Harry Potter history.

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

Hogwarts is also described as a castle-like school, situated on top of a hill, with a giant lake to one side. Guess what, Edinburgh Castle is just like that!

Learn the history behind the castle and its relation with Harry Potter's Hogwarts, another stepping stone of the story and a must-visit of Edinburgh's attractions.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Victoria Street, Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UK

Diagon Alley in the books is described as a cobblestone street, lined with coloured shopfronts on either side. While strolling about Victoria Street, Jule will tell you all the secrets and similarities between both magical places.

Stop At: Museum CONTEXT, 40 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2JW Scotland

Museum Context is the first Harry Potter Shop that was opened in Edinburgh. This shop is a must-see for Harry Potter fans, with a great photo opportunity on the third floor as an added bonus!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Victoria Terrace, Victoria Ter, Edinburgh EH1, UK

Enjoy the amazing view of this spot while imagining the whole story of Harry Potter taking place right in front of you.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New College, The University of Edinburgh, New College, Mound Pl, Edinburgh EH1 2LX, UK

This is part of the University of Edinburgh and is where you will find the School of Theology and Divinity. Inside, they have an old library that resembles the one of Hogwarts, and they even have a great hall where students have their meals.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: The Balmoral, 1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, UK

The building with the clock tower across the valley is the Balmoral Hotel, the most expensive hotel in Edinburgh. This is also the place where JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This is obviously a big change from her humble beginnings of writing in cafes across the city and really emphasises how much Harry Potter changed her life.

Pass By: Edinburgh City Chambers, 45-329 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN Scotland

On the ground you can see some golden handprints – these are the handprints of people who have won the Edinburgh Award. This is a prize that is given out yearly since 2007 to one person who has made Edinburgh famous around the world or has impacted the city positively in another way. In 2008, the Award went to JK Rowling, as Edinburgh is now known as the birthplace of Harry Potter thanks to her.

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
• Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
• Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
• Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
• You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)

• Live Guide
• Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour