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The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour

Duration:2.5 hours total

Languages:Offered in English

This is popular! Over 4,810 people have booked it.

About your host

Hello! We are a team of Scottish creatives passionate about all things Potter! Amy works at the event manager for the charity Child.org (where the profits of this tour go to!) The tour guides are : John, Sarah, Nicola, Caroline, Rachel and Kate. We love bringing Harry Potter fans together from all over the world to give you a new insight to our beloved city. It's a really fun walk, with lots…

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About Child.org

Child.org is an international development charity based in a little office in Hackney, London. We believe that every child deserves an equal opportunity. We work to give children living in some of the poorest communities on the planet a better chance at staying safe, healthy, and educated.

This is a social impact experience where 100% of what you pay for this experience goes to Child.org. .

What we’ll do

Step through the brick wall and feel the magic of Harry Potter's Edinburgh. From the café where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to The Dark Lord's Grave, we'll take you on a walking tour of the iconic sights and the magical places that inspired J.K. Rowling's imagination. There will be trivia rounds to keep you on your toes and truly test your knowledge of the Harry…

What else you should know

This tour will involve up to 90 minutes of walking. Please wear suitable shoes and come prepared for the weather.

What to bring

Comfy walking shoes

Umbrella (if raining)

Water

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Where you'll be

We will begin at the monument opposite The Balmoral, where J.K. Rowling finished writing the series. Then we will embark on a journey through the enchanting streets of Edinburgh that inspired the wizarding world. We will take you to a number of magical sights around the city, including Diagon Alley and The Dark Lord's grave. During the tour you will also learn about J.K. Rowling, the sights where she wrote her books, and her magical city.