Harry Potter & History in Edinburgh
Are you a Harry Potter fan or History Buff? Then come join us on a TOP RATED, small group Edinburgh Harry Potter and History walking tour!
On the walking tour we will combine the dark tales of the city with how Edinburgh became the ‘Birthplace’ of Harry Potter as well as discovering incredible, hidden viewpoints of the Edinburgh castle.
Let our expert guide lead the way as you embark on a magical journey through the enchanting Old Town which will bring the streets around you to life through interactive and fun-filled storytelling.
Our Walking Tour Highlights
The Harry Potter tour will start at the National Library of Scotland. Here we will discuss the hardest period of J K Rowling’s life, how she began her venture in creating the Harry Potter books and what inspired her to create Diagon Alley. We will then find ourselves in the heart of the old town, where we will explore the gruesome history of public executions, find one of the most incredible viewpoints of Edinburgh Castle and navigate through the beautiful streets to arguably the most haunted graveyard in the UK, Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Set amidst the hauntingly beautiful gravestones and mausoleums we will firstly meet Greyfriars Bobby, the incredibly loyal dog who stole the hearts of the nation. Before discovering four gravestones (including the grave of Tom Riddle) which are believed by Harry Potter fans to have inspired J K Rowling to name some of the characters. On the way out of the graveyard we revisit the realm of dark tales this time featuring the notorious Burke and Hare, and the Covenantors Prison.
Towards the end of the experience, you will visit two cafes where Jo spent her time writing the early chapters of her iconic books. Before finishing up at the City Chambers. If you would like to try deep fried mars bar or/and haggis please ask!
Top Rated Edinburgh Walking Tour
rushvi p2023-12-06Rob da best Rob was very knowledgeable and had great dad jokes. He also had great recommendations for nice restaurants and other things to do in Edinburgh. He made the trip very enjoyable.Sunshine188707494342023-12-04Amazing Tour Guide The guide did an amazing job going through the history and facts about Harry Potter. He was engaging and very upbeat. We had an amazing time on this tour!Venture619476063152023-12-04An Wonderful Experience about Edinburgh's City Tour for Harry Potter, Haggis & Horrible Histories Robert is an excellent storyteller and makes you feel more interest about the history of Edinburgh. Recommend to join his tour. He also recommended a good restaurant to me for trying a traditional Scottish food - haggis that was delicious. 😊Swantje W2023-11-30Best Harry Potter walking tour It was an amazing experience with a very knowledgeable and funny guide who was very adaptable to all our wishes and guaranteed we had the best time! We saw not only the most memorable places concerning Harry Potter (inclusive, some insider information) but also got to know Edinburgh better. Can't recommend it enough!Morgan C2023-11-27Harry Potter hero! Fantastic tour with a friendly knowledgeable tour guide. Rob was interesting, warm and good fun. Saw some very interesting parts of Edinburgh. Would 100% recommend!Linda P2023-11-22Hats off to Harry Potter & Horrible History Rob was great! Lots of historical information and Harry Potter facts. Add in some corny jokes and we had a party. Good way to get used to the city, meet new people and have some fun.Kryssa L2023-11-22Girls Trip 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇬🇧 The walking tour with Rob was one of the highlights of this trip. It was very informative and fun. Not my first time in Edinburgh but still theres more interesting facts to learn! Potter head or not you will surely love this tour. Rob has a “special” sense of humor you wouldnt want to miss that 🤣 Overall my girls and I enjoyed this tour, very friendly and conversational, we had plenty of time to stroll the city in a fashionable pace, we even had the best gelato! Kudos to Rob! Will book next time and would highly recommend to friends and family! 💯💯💯Cathy N2023-11-15Harry Potter Tour So much fun! This tour was such a great start to my time in Edinburgh. So many fun facts, good humor by Rob and places I wouldn’t have gone to on my own. As a potterhead, completely recommend!Camie L2023-11-12Gratitude for Excellent Hello and much gratitude for Rob and the tour, he and it was very good. exceeded our expectations even with the rain:) Rob was so knowledgeable and great with us, kept us both entertained and enlightened me with his knowledge of your belle town. Highly recommended this tour with Rob to anyone until we meet again, namaste Camie and JohathanMeghan M2023-11-053 day Isle of Skye Tour We had the best time touring the Isle of Skye with Rob! Rob made an individualized itinerary for our trip combining sightseeing, hikes, castles, and other tours. He is full of historical knowledge, fun facts, and humor that made every moment of our trip feel intentional and unique. Rob was able to perfectly combine our goals with excellent suggestions of his own to make the most of our experience. All accomodations were comfortable and exactly what we needed. Could not have asked for a better visit through the Highlands and Isle of Skye and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a guided experience in Scotland.
Where to Find Us
Start – Meet outside of the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge, EH1 1EW
End – City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YP
Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions, together with any other written information brought to your attention before we confirm your booking, shall form the basis of your contract with Rob Carr Tours. Please read these terms and conditions thoroughly and if you have any further questions contact us immediately.
Booking Process
Bookings can be made via our website at www.robcarrtours.co.uk, by telephone, by email, or via OTAs such as AirBnB Experiences or Indie Travel. Our online booking system can process payments via Stripe, PayPal and we are also able to take direct bank transfer. We will not issue your booking confirmation until the payment has been processed. For all walking tours full payment will be required at the time of booking (unless agreed otherwise). Note that we cannot be held responsible if any tour in which you are interested in becomes fully booked or unavailable prior to full payment being received from you.
Cancellation by You
If you wish to cancel or make any amendments to the tour, please notify us immediately in writing as cancellation charges may apply. Note the date the written communication is sent will be the effective date of cancellation. In the event of cancellation by you, cancellation charges may be payable, as set out below.
Walking Tours
For walking tours with a set itinerary, which are available for booking on scheduled dates from scheduled departure points, the following cancellation charges shall apply (depending on the effective date of cancellation):-
- cancellation more than 7 days before the tour departure: 100% refund of the tour price;
- cancellation less than 7 days before the tour departure: 100% charge of the tour price;
- in the event of a ‘no show’ you will be charged 100% of the tour price.
Cancellation by us
Rob Carr Tours reserves the right to cancel tours which experience unavoidable and unanticipated circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel then we will always refund the total amount received from the customer.
Change to itinerary
The itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Rob Carr Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. It is a fundamental condition when booking the tour described that you accept flexibility of the itinerary and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.
Insurance
There is no travel insurance cover provided as part any of the products sold by Rob Carr Tours. We do not accept responsibility for lost personal possessions and/or luggage on any point of the tour as well as any additional expenses experienced through delays, sickness, weather or other grounds out with our control. Additionally, we strongly recommend to purchase a travel insurance policy covering personal possessions, medical, travel, cancellation etc.
