The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

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The Best Harry Potter Tour & Whisky Experience

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 US$138.90  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Edinburgh with a Potter expert, visiting iconic Harry Potter sites. End your journey with an authentic whisky tasting, led by a passionate local connoisseur. Unforgettable magic!"

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Whisky tasting experience with a local expert
See Edinburgh's top Harry Potter sights
2-hour walking tour with a small group
Food & Drinks during the walking tour
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

Royal Mile

After meeting your guide and fellow Potter-heads near Tron Kirk Market, your tour starts with a stroll along Edinburgh’s world-famous Royal Mile!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Edinburgh Waverley Station

We’ll stop at a great viewpoint to see the historical Waverley Train station, much used by JK Rowling and an inspiration for trains being an iconic part of a young wizard's journey.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

New Town

Looking over Edinburgh New Town, your guide will point out some key features that played a major part in the creation of the magical Harry Potter world.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

University of Edinburgh

Next, we’ll pass by this famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration to JK Rowling’s creations…. This place might remind you of Hogwarts!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Old Town

We continue through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, where your guide will show you many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Greyfriars

In this spooky graveyard you will see many recognisable names from the Potter world - this is the site of Tom Riddell’s grave and a number of other names used for JK Rowling’s characters.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Edinburgh Castle

You’ll enjoy wonderful views of this beautiful old castle, which plays a huge part in Scottish history as well as inspiring JK Rowling's Potter Universe.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Victoria Street

With its colourful independent shops, overhanging street signs and the cobbled street that twists and turns out of view, it's easy to see why this is said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Edinburgh City Chambers

We end the tour at the City Chambers where we see the impact that JK Rowling has had on Edinburgh itself, and her huge contributions to the local community.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

The Lost Close

After your Harry Potter Tour, you will enter into The Lost for the most atmospheric whisky tasting of your life!
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Tron Kirk Market, High Street, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1SG

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We meet outside of the Tron Kirk (The Royal Mile Market). Opposite Bella Italia on the world-famous Royal Mile. The nearest train station is Waverly Station, a 10-minute walk away.
End Point

The Lost Close, Barrie's Close, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF

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The Lost Close can be found in Code Hostel.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Beware
June 30, 2025

Beware! They will not book your Harry Potter tour with your whiskey tour. They will decide later what time they choose to book you on a whiskey tour and when you arrive to your walking tour they si...read more

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Good times!
March 15, 2025

Awesome walking tour! You get to learn a lot about the writing of the Harry Potter books and all the JK Rowling stories that makes it that much more interesting! I highly recommend!

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Belle experience
October 18, 2024

En cette journée pluvieuse, merci au guide pour l'énergie déployée. L'expérience whisky fut très appréciée; belle découverte de nouveaux goûts. Notre appréciation de la complexité du whisky s'est ...read more

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Magically Marvolus
June 26, 2024

Tessa was amazing and very knowledgeable as was the guy leading the whiskey portion of the tour. It was a lot of fun.

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Brilliant Monopoly Lifesized Experience
December 29, 2023

Such a good time, worth the visit. Brilliant for a family or friend group to play together in teams of up to 6.

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