Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting
Join a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide to see the places that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe, followed by a gin-tasting experience with a true expert! This tour combo is ideal for adult Potter fans who enjoy a drink or two! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College–a famous old campus that inspired for JK Rowling’s creations Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world! 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 discover JK Rowling’s impact on the city After the tour, enjoy some free time before heading to a cool cellar venue for a gin-tasting experience. Try multiple gins from different regions–a perfect way to kick off your evening!
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Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting
What's included in Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Royal Mile
After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
Edinburgh Waverley Station
We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
New Town
Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.
Inclusions
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- Gin tasting experience with a local expert
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Fun local guide!
- Personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be 18 or older
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.
End Points
- The Lost Close can be found in Code Hostel.
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Ticket Redemption
Please show your booking confirmation to your walking tour guide. You’ll be given your Underground Gin tasting experience ticket at the end of your walking tour. The tour will commence on time : so please do not be late! We won’t be able to answer our cell phones once the tour has started. It is essential that you arrive 10 minutes before the start and unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a refund due to lateness or delay. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point.
