The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience
Overview
Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, learn about and taste incredible whisky with a local expert!
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations.
We 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 near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, enjoy free time before heading to a cellar for a whisky tasting with stories and drams from various regions!
What's Included
- Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Fun local guide!
- Food & Drinks during the walking tour
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Location
122 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Loch Ness Discovery Centre
1 Barrie's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
The Lost Close can be found in Code Hostel.
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
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
The Lost Close
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants must be 18 or older
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The whisky tasting is usually scheduled shortly after the walking tour. However, in some cases, it may take place a few hours later, depending on availability. If there’s a gap, you’ll have free time before the whisky experience. The exact timing will be confirmed after booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Whisky tasting experience with a local expert.
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights.
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group.
- Fun local guide!.
- Food & Drinks during the walking tour.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants must be 18 or older
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience 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
- Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
- See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
- 2-hour walking tour with a small group
- Fun local guide!
- Food & Drinks during the walking tour
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Participants must be 18 or older
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The whisky tasting is usually scheduled shortly after the walking tour. However, in some cases, it may take place a few hours later, depending on availability. If there’s a gap, you’ll have free time before the whisky experience. The exact timing will be confirmed after booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
