Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh EN
Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she wrote Harry Potter, JK Rowling had just moved to Edinburgh and was inspired by everything she saw around her.
During this 2h private tour, you will follow our storyteller who will tell you more of the behind the scenes of magic. You will learn anecdotes about both Harry Potter and the life of its author while discovering all the hidden spots of Edinburgh - which are strikingly similar to the world described by JK Rowling.
Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.
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Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh EN
What's included in Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh EN
(Subject to Option Inclusions)1. Edinburgh's Town Hall, JK Rowling and the city 2. Mercat Cross, magical symbols and Scotland in Harry Potter's world 3. Advocate's Close, history of Harry Potter's world 4. View of New Town, birth and end of Harry Potter's saga 5. Victoria Street, the true Diagon Alley? 6. Grassmarket, scottish legends which inspired JK Rowling 7. Greyfriars Kirkyard, discover the cemetery which inspired the author
Inclusions
- Guided Tour
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 1-6 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF Scotland - in front of the Statue of James Braidwood, behind the Mercat Cross and St Giles cathedral
