Welcome to the Edinburgh school of magic! Start by enjoying an extended version of our “Edinburgh: discover the city which inspired Harry Potter” tour. Afterwards, head for a potion workshop where you’ll be able to make your own potion.

Did you know that Thomas Riddell has a grave in a cemetery in Edinburgh? Or that the white stag is a symbol of the city? We can never know what inspires an author, as their creativity comes from many different sources, but during a walking tour of the Old Town, you will discover all the legends and hidden spots of Edinburgh which surrounded JK Rowling while she lived here in 1993.

Tour Highlights:

• Greyfriars Kirkyard: Venture into the atmospheric Greyfriars Kirkyard, where gravestones bearing familiar names like Thomas Riddell and William McGonagall will spark your wizarding imagination.

• Victoria Street: Wander down the charming Victoria Street, a vibrant and winding thoroughfare which might have inspired Diagon Alley. Marvel at the eclectic shops and colourful facades.

• Grassmarket: Executions took place in this market from the 15th century, and they may have inspired a famous beheaded ghost or two!

• Royal Mile: Discover the core of Edinburgh’s Old Town and how its small streets and structure influenced the wizarding world.

• National Museum of Scotland: Discover objects from the Celtic collections of the museum with connection to the wizarding world.

• Edinburgh Futures Institute: Learn more about the real witches of Scotland standing behind the Harry Potter stories.

• Potion making workshop: After learning everything behind the scenes, it is time for you to properly join the School of Magic! Head to an underground wizard lab and become a student during a potion workshop. Create a smoking, bubbling, or even color changing potions of your choice from a selection of recipes. Adults can even create an alcoholic potion!

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