Experience Edinburgh’s Original Harry Potter Tour
Guided walking tours in Edinburgh Old Town — private, free public, multilingual and BSL options.
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Private tours, free public walks, school groups and kids’ adventures—tailored Harry Potter tours in Edinburgh.
About The Potter Trail
The Potter Trail is a specialist Harry Potter walking tour operator based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 2012, it is the original Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh and has guides with the most experience of any tour company in the city. The company offers a range of experiences including free public Magical Walking Tours of Edinburgh’s Old Town, private Potter Trail tours, language-specific private tours in Italian, Spanish, French and German, a British Sign Language (BSL) private tour, an educational Harry Potter walking tour for school groups, and a Potter Trail Kids private tour for under sevens.
Guides for The Potter Trail are trained comic performers who combine entertainment with detailed local knowledge, and the tours are consistently rated highly across visitor platforms. Private tours can be fully customised for groups, hen parties, school trips and special occasions, allowing participants to set the pace, ask questions and enjoy tailored content. The Potter Trail emphasises storytelling, trivia, house points and a sorting ceremony during many of its experiences, creating an engaging atmosphere for Harry Potter fans and families.
Booking options include private tours for small and large groups and free public tours suitable for individual visitors. Educational tours include interactive insights suitable for students. The Potter Trail operates solely in Edinburgh’s Old Town, focusing on locations and stories that inspired aspects of J.K. Rowling’s work and the city’s published history. Tours available in multiple languages and BSL ensure accessibility for international visitors and the Deaf community throughout the year and events.
Book a Magical Harry Potter Tour in Edinburgh
Reserve private or free public spots — customise tours for groups, schools, languages or BSL accessibility.

