Description: 

To the Department of Magical Affairs, 

Edinburgh 

SCOTLAND 

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Did you know that Thomas Riddell has a grave in a cemetery in Edinburgh? Or that the white stag is a symbol of Edinburgh? We can never know what inspires an author, as their creativity comes from many different sources but during a walking tour of the Old Town, discover all the legends and hidden spots of Edinburgh which surrounded JK Rowling while she started to live in Edinburgh in 1993.

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If you book directly from our website, enjoy monstrous sweets to join the wizarding world through your tastebuds.

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Tour Highlights:

• Greyfriars Kirkyard: Venture into the atmospheric Greyfriars Kirkyard, where gravestones bearing familiar names like Thomas Riddell and William McGonagall will spark your wizarding imagination. 

• Victoria Street: Wander down the charming Victoria Street, a vibrant and winding thoroughfare which might have inspired Diagon Alley. Marvel at the eclectic shops and colorful facades.

• Grassmarket: Executions took place in this market from the 15th century, and they may have inspired a famous beheaded ghosts or two!

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Inclusions:   

• 2h Private Guided tour

• Assortment of wizard sweets

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Price: 

• 1 guest - £175 per person

• 2 guests - £88 pp

• 3 guests - £58 pp

• 4 guests - £44 pp

• 5 guests - £35 pp

• 6 guests - £29 pp

• 7 guests - £25 pp

• 8+ guests - £23 / contact us for groups over 15 pax

• Free for children under 3

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Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.

 

Dress code: 

Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. Cloaks, wands and hats are of course welcome! 

Raincoats or umbrellas are recommended. 

 

What to bring with you? 

Bring your confirmation, in your phone or printed to be checked by the guide  

 

Departure Meeting point: 

249 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1JY - in front of the i-Centre (Edinburgh Tourist Office) close to the St Giles cathedral.     

 

Additional Info: 

Look-out for our guides, you can’t miss them, they will be wearing a green cape or a magic wand! 

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JK Rowling has recently taken some transphobic positions, which we do not condone. We aim to share the beauty and magic of imagination, but supporting the LGBTQ community is very important for us.