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Monday 12pm - 3:30pm Tuesday 12pm - 3:30pm Wednesday 2pm - 1:30pm Thursday 12pm - 3:30pm Friday 12pm - 3:30pm Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm Sunday 12pm - 3:30pm

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The original and best magical walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Independently run since 2012! And much, much more. Suitable for families. Muggles welcome!
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Prepare to enter a secret world…

Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour in Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books and even learn about the real-life witches and wizards of medieval Edinburgh. Discover…

- Who the world’s worst poet

was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him!
- Where Lord Voldemort is buried!
- In which café Rowling wrote the FIRST Potter book! Even if you’re not a Harry fan, there’s still plenty to entertain you on this lively and atmospheric tour, full of colourful characters from Edinburgh’s mysterious past.

31/12/2025

Final tour of 2025!! Thanks a bunch to all the magical people who joined us on the potter trail this year! 🧙⚡️🪄

24/06/2025

Thanks Seyma!

"Our tour guide Alistair was hilarious and very friendly. We learned so many Harry Potter facts in addition to historical information on the city that we otherwise would have known. Definitely a tour worth going on."

21/06/2025

Shoutout to this Chilean legend who came on our tour and is an actual descendent of Edinburgh’s Thomas Riddell! 🐍🇨🇱

17/05/2025

Happy Eurovision weekend to all who celebrate!! We’re remembering this day when Australian Eurovision royalty graced Charlie’s tour 🎸🤘Douze (house) Points 🧙

17/04/2025

A little note from Potter Trail HQ 🧙 and do very important work and supporting them is a great way to help.

10/03/2025

It’s our birthday- Potter trail is officially 13 years old today!! 🎉🥳 All the way back in 2012 wizard stu set up a Facebook group for evening tours round all the HP locations in Edinburgh and we’ve been doing it ever since 🪄🧙‍♀️

16/09/2024

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good 🌙

04/06/2024

Old college 📚

27/05/2024

Okay so we may have spoken a bit too soon about that sun… but look how much these soggy wizards are enjoying themselves!

25/05/2024

After a brief spell of sogginess this week we are enjoying sunny tours again ☀️ there are still a few spots left on the public tours tomorrow, so make sure to sign up ASAP if you want to join us for a magical walk this weekend.

19/05/2024

Happy sunny Hogwarts vibes at the castle today ☀️

14/05/2024

Visiting Edinburgh with kids this weekend? We have the PERFECT activity for you! Our mysterious friend Magus Negus will be accompanying our 12.30 FREE public tour performing magic for all our guests. Book your group’s spot on our website asap 🪄

Address

Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Edinburgh
EH12QE

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday	2pm - 1:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 3:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 3:30pm

Website

http://www.pottertrail.com/

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