Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks
Overview
An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a group of fellow fans to see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe.
A great way to meet like-minded people while you’re in Edinburgh :)
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we’ll see Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College, then 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 with a drink in a classic local pub!
What's Included
- 1 drink in a local pub (beer/wine/soft drinks etc.) - please bring ID
- Adult-only Harry Potter walking tour with a small group
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- Fun local guide
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
- Additional drinks and food
Meeting Location
122 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1, UK
We end with a trip to one of our favourite Scottish pubs in the lively Grassmarket area
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Waverley Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New Town
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old College, The University of Edinburgh
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- 1 drink in a local pub (beer/wine/soft drinks etc.) - please bring ID.
- Adult-only Harry Potter walking tour with a small group.
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights.
- Fun local guide.
- Hotel pickup / drop-off.
- Additional drinks and food.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks 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 Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks 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
- 1 drink in a local pub (beer/wine/soft drinks etc.) - please bring ID
- Adult-only Harry Potter walking tour with a small group
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- Fun local guide
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
- Additional drinks and food
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
