Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour
Overview
Discover the places in Edinburgh that inspired the story of Harry Potter, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of witch Eladora.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby Statue, City Chambers, and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Discover the true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling wrote her novels.
• Visit the place that inspired Hogwarts.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
What's Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)
- A tour guide.
Meeting Location
253 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Old Medical School
Elsie Inglis Quadrangle, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
You will finish at Old Medical School.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh City Chambers (pass by)
Museum on the Mound (pass by)
Edinburgh Castle (pass by)
Victoria Street (pass by)
Grassmarket (pass by)
Greyfriars Bobby's grave (pass by)
William McGonagall Tombstone (pass by)
School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P272
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling.
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour).
- A tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)
- A tour guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
