The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, learn about and taste incredible whisky with a local expert!
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations.
We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours 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 - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, enjoy free time before heading to a cellar for a whisky tasting with stories and drams from various regions!
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The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
What's included in The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
(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
- Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Fun local guide!
- Food & Drinks during the walking tour
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 Whisky 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.
