Iconic harry potter film locations an itinerary visitscotland. The maximum number of children permitted is 3 per adult. Oct 11, 2017 in 1993, jk rowling moved to edinburgh, scotland and it was there she wrote a huge chunk of the harry potter novels, including where she finished writing harry potter and the deathly hallows. Highly recommend this tour to any partial or huge harry potter fans. Complete guide to harry potter sites in edinburgh scotland. As these tours are part of our private tour system, a flat fee of. Harry potter walking tour edinburgh, united kingdom. Rowling and the origins of the harry potter books during a walking tour of edinburgh. Im a huge harry potter fan and it was really interesting to see where j. Free harry potter tour of edinburgh book online at. The ultimate selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh 11. Jan 10, 2018 harry potter fans can now go on the city break of dreams after a holiday apartment dedicated to the muchloved films opened to visitors. Follow us through the old town for a tour of some truly magical places.
While im a fan, and would love to go on a tour of edinburgh with rowling or even pottermore, im not associated with them, or jk rowlings publishers either. This fivestar hotel is an edinburgh landmark, and its also the place where j. However, it is the cafes bathroom that serves as a true measure of fan devotion. New harry potter shop opens on edinburghs own diagon alley diagon house at 40 victoria st in edinburgh just in time for the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone, edinburgh is spellbound by the arrival of diagon house at 40 victoria st. Jk rowlings edinburgh a walking tour inspired by harry potter. Join your expert local guide and true harry potter fan for a 2hour walking tour.
The harry potter guide to edinburgh university of edinburgh. Discover the lesserknown stories of how the magical world of harry potter came to be, on a j. Harry potter tours operated by brit movie tours are not official harry potter events and are not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by warner bros entertainment inc, the harry potter book publishers or j. Let me show you how to plan a selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour to see all the best spots. Rowling when she was inspired to write the harry potter series. Harry potterthemed holiday apartment in edinburgh lets.
In just over two hours, our squib guide given permission to lift the veil of secrecy for just one day will show you edinburgh s mustsee landmarks and key locations from the harry potter book and film series. Mar 11, 2017 harry potter fans should plan a visit to edinburghs cobbled neighborhoods to soak in the charmtheres a reminder of the magic of the series around every corner spoon. Heres how to follow in her magical footsteps across scotlands. In case you didnt know, theres absolutely no need to spend big bucks to book an expensive tour. Top 5 things to do in edinburgh for harry potter fans world. See where jk rowling lived while she wrote the harry potter books, and discover how the beautiful architecture of edinburghs old town inspired the wizarding world, with insights from an. The sites that inspired harry potter in edinburgh are found all over the city centre, but mostly within walking distance. See places that inspired rowling such as the balmoral hotel and university of edinburgh s old college. There are many harry potter sites in scotland, but if youre visiting the capital then your time there wouldnt be complete without taking a tour of the edinburgh harry potter locations. Are you visiting edinburgh and looking to explore the inspiration for the best selling harry potter novels. Of course nearly every harry potter fan visiting edinburgh will have this on their list of must visit locations, so expect large crowds and a lengthy line in the warmer months. Discover the secrets of harry potter s edinburgh origins and the connections between the books and the city. In this 2hour harry potter tour of edinburgh for kids, well dive deep into edinburghs literary history, enjoy some fun, handson activities, and discover all the places in the city relevant to harry, hermione. Located in the scottish border to england, the castle has become much more famous after it was used as the location of film harry potter.
As a none harry potter fan the children are and i went along with it i really. Whether you are a fan of harry potter, or you just want to get lost inside a. Rowling got the inspiration to write her impressive series. Experience the more magical side of edinburgh on a 2hour guided walking tour and visit the sites that inspired j. Continue exploring the wonderful world of harry potter with one of our other experiences. While this tour is inspired by harry potter and designed for harry potter fans to have the best visit, it is not endorsed by or affiliated with warner brothers. The quaint shops are both jampacked with items that pay tribute to the famous book and movie series, including potion bottles, wands, and. The potter tour edinburgh 2020 all you need to know. Free harry potter walking tour of edinburgh the potter. Rowling got her inspiration for harry potter after she moved to edinburgh. Rowlings edinburgh harry potter tour was one of those life.
Rowling finished writing the final harry potter book, harry potter and the deathly hallows. This tour does not enter into any of the monuments, rather visiting their exterior. Visitors can sip coffee in the place where rowling first penned harry potter and the philosophers stone 1997 or wander down edinburghs very own diagon alley. Youtuber and harry potter fanatic tessa couldnt wait to explore scotland, the country where jk rowling penned the adventures of the world famous boy wizard. Entertaining and guiding a couple with a 1 year old baby in a pram on a walk around the cobbled streets of edinburgh during a massive snow storm in mid february. The magical world of edinburgh the best harry potter sites.
Any part of this itinerary can be tailormade to fit your needs, e. Free harry potter tour tickets, multiple dates eventbrite. As a huge potter fan, and i dont say this lightly, i came to edinburgh wanting the works. Sam was an amazing, interactive, lovely, informative true potter fan and guide on our. Harry potter fans can now go on the city break of dreams after a holiday apartment dedicated to the muchloved films opened to visitors. Jul 22, 2016 to learn even more secrets and become wizards or witches for an hour and a half, i highly recommend the free pay what you think it is worth potter trail tour other harry potter sites in scotland. How to plan a harry potterthemed trip to edinburgh travel. The free harry potter tour is an unofficial tour and is not endorsed by or associated with warner bros, jk rowling or any related part. Harry potter walking tour of edinburgh visitbritain au.
Youll discover magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit places where jk rowling wrote the books and even learn. This tour of edinburgh was huge amounts of fun for my friend and i were both intense harry potter nerds. It was really interesting to see the places that inspired rowling and the magician who is not always on the tour, but was the day we took it was a wonderful touch. Rowling with many of the inspirational sights just moments from our hotels doorstep. Come along to our free harry potter tour and let us show you the real places where j. Explore the inspiration of harry potter grassmarket hotel. While the wizarding world remains firmly behind the bricks of platform 9.
Edinburgh to leavesden, harry potter studio tour 12 ways. Harry potterthemed holiday apartment in edinburgh lets fans. In the morning, our driver guide will greet you at the hotel and pick you up to the famous alnwick castle the home of the duke of northumberland. Quite a few sites were also an inspiration to her, or at least now evoke the wizarding world, whether jk rowling has explicitly. On this 2hour harry potter walking tour of edinburgh we cover. We require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Diagon house harry potter store in edinburgh popsugar. Harry potter studio tour departure from victoria harry potter studio tour departure from. In 1993, jk rowling moved to edinburgh, scotland and it was there she wrote a huge chunk of the harry potter novels, including where she finished writing harry potter and the deathly hallows. From the most hardcore potterheads to those even minimally interested in the empire, a harry potter tour in edinburgh is a mustsee for any traveler to scotland.
There are 12 ways to get from edinburgh to leavesden, harry potter studio tour by train, bus, car, plane or subway. The ultimate harry potter tour of edinburgh culture trip. The awesome walking tour that we did in edinburgh was called the potter trail. Rowling to create the iconic wizarding world, and see filming locations featured in the movies. See her hop aboard the jacobite steam train aka the hogwarts express, trace the edinburgh streets that inspired jk rowling, and go behindthescenes with the harry potter society. Hogwarts home is the last of five fullcolor travel guidebooks designed to help harry potter fans potterites visit places found in the united kingdom of great britain the uk that are associated with the harry potter universe the potterverse. Edinburgh is the birthplace of harry potter and its magical world. The sites that inspired harry potter in edinburgh are found all over the. The city of edinburgh features regularly in the harry potter films and books, but unless. If you are a harry potter fan, consider taking a walking tour, visiting the sights that served as the inspiration for scenes in the harry potter series. The tour is free and leaves from the greyfriars bobby statue at noon and 4 pm everyday. The tour is also based on the books, the books have some adult themes which i. On the harry potter trail in scotland west travel club.
Rowling and visit fictional finds that appeared in the books save 67%. This edinburgh harry potter tour shows you the magical side of edinburgh and. Experience how, through her adopted daughter, edina edinburgh once more left footprints upon the world. In just over two hours, our squib guide given permission to lift the veil of secrecy for just one day will show you edinburghs mustsee landmarks and key locations from the harry potter book and film series. Come aboard our bus for a truly unique wizarding tour of locations in edinburgh that inspired the harry potter series. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. How to plan a harry potterthemed trip to edinburgh.
From the atmospheric view of edinburgh castle built into the volcanic plug dominating edinburghs amazing skyline to the zig zagging of the winding streets inspiring rowlings portrayal of diagon alley, we explore the people and places that fired her imagination. Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour in edinburgh designed for harry potter fans. Youll discover magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit places where jk rowling wrote the books and even learn about reallife witches and wizards in medieval edinburgh. Harry potter fans will enjoy exploring the areas of old town edinburgh that inspired the famous author jk rowling in her writings.
If you would like to book a free tour for a group up to 14 people. To learn even more secrets and become wizards or witches for an hour and a half, i highly recommend the free pay what you think it is worth potter trail tour other harry potter sites in scotland. Jun 10, 2014 the first and most renowned location to visit in edinburgh for harry potter fans will be the elephant house cafe, located at 21 george street. For even more harry potter sites in scotland but outside of edinburgh you could visit glencoe, loch shiel or the glenfinan viaduct. This tour is temporary unavailable until further notice. Enjoy edinburgh s nightlife by going to the best pubs and clubs. It was in edinburgh that jk rowling started to write harry potter and where she finished her final book of this series. The potter trail edinburgh all you need to know before. The potterheads guide to the harry potter tour in edinburgh. Edinburgh are you ready to fly, apparate, and travel by floo powder to edinburgh s top harry potter sights. Book a harry potter walking tour of edinburgh and discover memorable sights and rich culture of edinburgh, scotland. Jun 26, 2017 there are many harry potter sites in scotland, but if youre visiting the capital then your time there wouldnt be complete without taking a tour of the edinburgh harry potter locations.
The grassmarket hotel has an ideal location for exploring the very best edinburgh has to offer whether your a harry potter fan or not. Free and easy selfguided edinburgh harry potter tour. Founded in 2012, we are the original harry potter tour in edinburgh. Edinburgh to leavesden, harry potter studio tour 12 ways to. Harry potter tour of edinburgh for kids context tours. Edinburgh are you ready to fly, apparate, and travel by floo powder to edinburghs top harry potter sights. Jun 02, 2017 this tour of edinburgh was huge amounts of fun for my friend and i were both intense harry potter nerds. So, dont be a muggle, grab your ron weasley or hermione granger and take them on a tour of the following. Grab your wand and discover a magical world, on this tour designed by harry potter fans. As this is a limited version of our normal private tour package. A magical guide to harry potter locations in london. Gritty, comprehensive, awardwinning harry potter tours. The free harry potter tour has been made by harry potter fans to popularise the books of jk rowling and the magic world of harry potter in edinburgh. Edinburgh is of course the birthplace of harry potter, as jk rowling was living here and writing her books in cafes around town.
The potter trail edinburgh updated march 2020 top tips. Rowling drew her inspirations from characters, names, locations, and also where she was working on the books at the time. Opposite the balmoral hotel, where rowling finished writing harry potter and the deathly hallows, the tour begins. The potter trail offers a free tour that covers most of the old town of edinburgh. The magical world of edinburgh the best harry potter. In this 2hour harry potter tour of edinburgh for kids, well dive deep into edinburgh s literary history, enjoy some fun, handson activities, and discover all the places in the city relevant to harry, hermione.
Chasing harry potter around edinburgh footprintsandfotos. The grassmarket hotel are big fans of all things j. Explore the top spots that have become a mecca for hogwarts fans through your own selfguided harry potter tour in edinburgh. Alongside your pottermad guide, youll explore the winding streets and mysterious alleys that inspired j. You may not take this free harry potter tour of edinburgh if you are a group of more than 14 people. Save yourself the galleons and use this baby as your guide. However, these days the most famous is jk rowling, who wrote much of her revered harry potter series here, gazing at edinburgh castle. Harry potter fans should plan a visit to edinburghs cobbled neighborhoods to soak in the charmtheres a reminder of the magic of the series around every corner spoon. Dont miss these mustdo activities in edinburgh edinburgh neighborhood guide how to get off the beaten path in edinburgh art lovers guide to edinburgh how to spend a rainy day in edinburgh culture lovers guide edinburgh where to find the best views in edinburgh harry potter tours from edinburgh. Experience the magic of the worlds most famous wizard on a 2hour harry potter walking tour of edinburgh, perfect for families with kids. The potter trail edinburgh all you need to know before you. New harry potter shop opens on edinburghs own diagon alley. Follow your guide to the places and cafes where the beloved author wrote parts of her book before anyone had ever heard of hogwarts.
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