Harry Potter & Film Walking Tours in Edinburgh
Cameras welcome - Myths not included
Come for the magic,
Leave with a few stories.
Whether you're chasing the Wizarding World, hunting down film locations, or just fancy seeing the city through a camera lens, grab a warm coat and join us for an unforgettable experience. Edinburgh weather included, free of charge.
Choose Your Adventure
A Harry Potter walk we've actually fact-checked, a free wander through real film locations, or a masterclass with a working filmmaker. Whichever you pick, bring your camera.
ONLY VERIFIED FACTS
Our signature walk
The Rigorously Researched Harry Potter Tour
A Harry Potter walk built on years of real research, not the usual made-up stories you typically hear on the Royal Mile.
COMING SOON!
Film Locations Free Tour
The Original "Edinburgh’s FILM LOCATIONS Free Tour". A walk between some of the most recognisable Film and TV locations in the city... hidden in plain sight.
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Edinburgh with a Filmmaker
A working filmmaker shows you how to capture Edinburgh in photo and video. Any camera works, even a phone.
Private experiences are tailored exclusively for your group. All run on request.
PRIVATE SCREENING
The Private Film Locations Tour
The same film-locations walk, private for your group and focused on the films you actually care about.
WANDS READY!
Our signature walk
The Private Rigorously Researched Harry Potter Tour
The same rigorously-researched Harry Potter walk, just for your group and on your own schedule.
COMING SOON!
The Private Edinburgh with a Filmmaker Tour
The same photo-and-video masterclass, run privately and pointed at whatever you want to shoot.
Begin Your
journey
Pick a tour type below, free, pre-paid or private, to see live dates and book your spot in a couple of minutes.
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- Free cancellation on every booking up to 24 hours in advance
- Small groups on every pre-paid tour
- Concession pricing for ages 12–18, retirees, NHS staff and students
- Under-12s go free on most tours
- School, private and corporate bookings available, just contact us!
We walk in light rain · Free cancellation up to 24 h · Under-12s go free · English & Spanish departures
We've sent a confirmation email with the meeting details. Free tours are tip-based — if you enjoy yourself, please tip what you feel it was worth.
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We can't send you an owl, but we'll check availability and reply the same day (9am–8pm UK) — usually within a few hours.
Before you set off
Frequently asked
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often before a tour.
What happens if it rains?
Edinburgh weather is part of the magic, completely unpredictable. We walk in light rain. We only cancel for extreme conditions, in which case we give you as much notice as possible and issue a full refund or reschedule. If we cancelled tours every time it rained, our whole team would be out of a job.
Where do we meet?
Each tour's exact meeting point is published on its own tour page, so you can check the start point before you book, and it's repeated in your confirmation email. They differ because every route is adapted to its own tour.
Are tours suitable for children?
Yes, on most of our tours. Under-12s go free but still need a reserved spot in the group, and ages 12–18 pay the concession price. The Filmmaker masterclass isn't suitable for young children.
What languages can I take the tour in?
Every public tour runs in both English and Spanish, led by local guides. Select your preferred language when booking; a separate group departs for each language.
Are the tours accessible for wheelchairs and prams?
Most of our routes cross cobblestones, steep closes and stairs, so wheelchair and pram access is limited. Get in touch before booking and we'll adapt the route wherever possible.
Cancellations & refunds
We want every experience to run smoothly — for guests and guides alike.
Cancel any time. Just let us know as early as you can. On our end, we'll only cancel a free tour for extreme weather or exceptional circumstances, with as much notice as possible.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, full refund. Within 24 hours or a no-show, no refund. We only cancel a booked tour for extreme weather or exceptional circumstances, with as much notice as possible.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, deposit refunded in full. Within 24 hours or a no-show, the deposit is forfeited. Same on our side — extreme weather or exceptional circumstances only, with as much notice as possible.
Glimpses of the Magic
A few of the real spots from the walk. No CGI, no stunt doubles. Camera recommended, wand optional.