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Edinburgh: discover the city which inspired Harry Potter during a private guided tour

Edinburgh history private guided tour tag 2

2h

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 ideal for a young wizard to shop in. Marvel at the eclectic shops and colorful 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.

Price

1 participant: £180

2 participants: £90 each

3 participants: £60 each

4 participants: £45 each

5 participants: £36 each

6 participants: £30 each

7 participants: £26 each

Contact us for groups over 7 people

 

  • Children under 3 are free

  • For an extra £60 per booking, enjoy a 45 min private guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland

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Email info@tddsscots.com to check our availability

Meeting Point

Minimum Age

None - however for families with children under 7 we recommend our family tour

Fitness Requirements

We always try to adapt to you and we can of course have breaks during your walking tour.

If you can comfortably walk less than 5km, you will not struggle.

Wheelchair & stroller accessibility: The tour is wheelchair & stroller accessible – however, note that there will be one steep slope during the tour

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation with full refund until 4 days before the start of the tour. Non refundable afterwards.

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