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The 15 Best Harry Potter Tours in Scotland

48 tours  ·  from $12

Edinburgh gave the books their streets and the Highlands gave the films their railway. The 15 below split into cheap Old Town walks and the long day out to the Glenfinnan viaduct, with prices and how much of each day is spent travelling.

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Fort William for lunch and a proper break
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

1.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Pitlochry. You’ll have photo breaks, lunch time, and a chance to see the seasonal Jacobite Steam Train, though train sightings are not guaranteed.

“Alaistar was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. Beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour - Why the guide matters so much
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

2.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,236 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk 1.5 miles through Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Robbie, Jenny, Orla, and Xander, linking Harry Potter to Greyfriars Kirkyard, Diagon Alley, the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Castle. Expect quizzes, local stories, and an easy pace, but dress for wet weather.

“We had a fantastic time on the Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh! Our guide, Orla, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. She brought the stories to life and shared lots of fascinating facts about Edinburgh itself, which made the tour feel even richer. I especially loved the house tournament quiz we did along the way — such a fun touch, and having a winner at the end added a nice bit of excitement. Overall, a really enjoyable experience and highly recommended for any Harry Potter fan visiting the city!”

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The Potter Trail Private Tour - Potterrow and the place linked to early writing
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The Potter Trail Private Tour

3.The Potter Trail Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,353 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Follow a private guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town to see gravestones linked to Harry Potter names, possible Hogwarts inspirations, Potterrow, the Elephant House, and Victoria Street. Guides such as Caroline, Charlie, Allister, and Roisin add stories, humor, spells, and local context.

“We had a wonderful morning with Roshiun (sorry if I misspelled your name). She was very friendly and informative. We learned quite a lot about Edinburgh, JK Rowling and the Harry Potter trail. Don't hesitate to book this tour, it was well worth the money!”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduct
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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

4.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and the Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Paul, Ewan, John, or Nick, provides live stories, music, and local history while you visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, Quiraing, Culloden, and more. Two nights in Inverness are booked separately.

“Be prepared for a whirlwind tour! Pack plenty of extra batteries for your camera and a good sized memory card as everywhere you turn there will be things to photograph. Pack light but plan for weather that can literally encompass all four seasons in one day…sometimes twice. Stephen was our guide. If you have a sense of humor and appreciate a genuine Scot, he’s your man. He was knowledgeable, enjoyed his job, and funny as hell. He managed to herd the cats (our group of tourists) which was a feat of pure genius. If he makes a recommendation, as with any local in Scotland, take note.”

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness - The Commando Memorial and Nevis Range
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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

5.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,227 reviews · from $262

Travel from Inverness through Loch Ness country to Fort William, then ride the Jacobite train to Mallaig. Guides such as Harrison, Iain, Emma, and Stewart add stories and local detail. The train may run with a diesel engine instead of steam, so plan for scenery first and Harry Potter nostalgia second.

“Excellent trip! The train ride was fun. Our driver Harrison was super knowledgeable. We got to see several beautiful places on the drive to and from the train!”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Glencoe: dramatic views and painful history
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

6.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Pitlochry with a driver-guide such as Adam, Mohammad, Sam, or Shafiq. Expect live Scottish history, film locations, mountain views, short walks, comfort stops, and a long but efficient day on the road.

“We saw fabulous places on the way - everything ran very smoothly and our guide was both entertaining and classy. We loved his sense of humour and how serious he was about historical accuracy when telling us the story of Scotland. Highly recommended!”

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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Pitlochry gives you a brief Highland pause
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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

7.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · from $262

Leave Edinburgh early for Pitlochry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Glencoe, then ride the Jacobite Steam Train toward Fort William. Your guide, who may be Tim, Tiegan, Cara, or another Highland Explorer host, adds film facts, local history, and stories to a 13.5-hour day.

“The people saying that this was boring and wasn’t as expected went into the experience with too high of expectations. The train was the only “slow” part of the tour. It’s not a special Harry Potter Experience, it’s a basic ride on the train. What Read more”

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3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Portree accommodation and what to expect
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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

8.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh to Portree with an English-speaking guide, two nights in a 3-star hotel or B&B, and a standard-class Jacobite Steam Train ride across Glenfinnan Viaduct. Expect full days, dramatic scenery, breakfast, and transport by air-conditioned midi-coach.

“Cliff was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge of the beautiful areas we saw on our trip. I would definitely book this again!”

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JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Victoria Street and the Diagon Alley Connection
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JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

9.JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide such as Sarah, Kristel, Ryan, or Callum, tracing J.K. Rowling’s links to the city. See Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirk, Tom Riddle’s grave, and the place where the final book was written. Expect stories, trivia, and Scottish history.

“It was so informative! Learned a lot of facts about JK Rowling and how she got her inspirations while she lived in Edinburgh! Our tour guide was so knowledged with Harry Potter and JK Rowling. He made it so interesting loved his pictures he had. I can't remember his name, except he went by The Guide With the Glasses! He really did a lot of research for his role as the tour guide for Harry Potter! Excellent tour!”

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Alnwick Castle, Hogwarts, and two and a half hours to explore
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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

10.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Leave Edinburgh at 8:15 a.m. for Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream on a 9.5-hour trip in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Cara, Connor, Tom, and Emily have led past departures. Expect castle views, Harry Potter filming sites, coastal scenery, and commentary in English.

“Flying on the broomstick. All the stories and cultural info from our guide. Good amount of time to enjoy the Alnwick castle. A very beautiful day and the guide/driver did a good safe job of driving in the wind and rain. Thank you.”

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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour - Glencoe, where scenery and tragedy meet
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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

11.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands with a local Hairy Coo guide such as Fraser, Jason, Nick, Craig, or Paul. See Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Commando Monument, and Pitlochry, with a chance to watch the Jacobite steam train cross the viaduct.

“Fraiser or Fraser (forgive me for the spelling if I got it wrong) has good Scottish sense of humor. I kept laughing quietly and a few slightly loud ones😆 He deliver his historic accounts with passion and his music choices are a plus. He gave practical advises on board for clueless passengers like us especially on toilet breaks. We had a really comfy ride. We’ve learned alot, including “wees’”, “ayy!”and “nooooh”😆😂 Most importantly, my 13 year old son have special needs and Fraser was very patient. He is genuinely kind and warm. Great lad. An absolute 10/10🤍”

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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh - Day 1: The Kelpies, Callander, and Glencoe
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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

12.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, and Inverness on a five-day guided coach tour. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train, cross to Skye by ferry, cruise Loch Ness, visit Culloden, and stay four nights in hotels or B&Bs with breakfast included.

“The whole trip was very interesting and informative. Dusty is a wonderful and entertaining guide. The 5-day tour covers a lot of territory in a short time. If we tried to do it ourselves we could never have had such a good trip.”

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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit - Starting at Tron Kirk and walking the Royal Mile
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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

13.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Old Town, Greyfriars, Victoria Street, and other Harry Potter-linked sights with a lively guide such as Jackson, Hazel, Paul, or Kirsty. Then explore Edinburgh Castle independently with an included ticket. Expect hills, cobbles, trivia, and about four hours on foot.

“This tour was amazing and very enjoyable! Our tour guide Hazel was fabulous. She very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personable. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh - Clava Cairns, where stone and story meet
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2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

14.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Travel from Edinburgh by small-group minivan with a guide such as Paul, Steven B, or Ian. Visit Pitlochry, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, Mallaig, and Glencoe, then ride the Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Overnight B&B accommodation and breakfast are included.

“Bus tour shows the highlights of the Highlands, well explained by our driver/guide. The train takes each 2 hours back and forth, with a 2 hours stay. We had wet, cold and windy weather, the train windows were wet on the outside and damp on the inside. Six hours for this experience is by far tooooooo much!”

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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow - Glencoe, where scenery and history meet
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Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

15.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Travel from Glasgow in a small, air-conditioned mini-coach to Luss, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, and Loch Lomond. Your driver-guide, possibly Tony, Scott, Mark, or Billy, adds Scottish stories, music, and Harry Potter context. The 11-hour-45-minute day includes photo stops, but meals and monument entry cost extra.

“Just absolutely perfect trip Aventure Scotland did a great job Tour organizer and driver Mark was fantastic”

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