Edinburgh: Harry Potter in Edinburgh Self-Guided Audio Tour
ID: GYG417908-757831
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
40 min.
Description
Walk in Harry Potter's footsteps and discover the history of Edinburgh on a self-guided audio tour. Explore secret alleyways, wander down Diagon Alley, and visit the cafes where J.K. Rowling wrote.
Join tour create Katrina Milne, and explore the Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s global phenomenon! We'll explore the secret alleyways of the Old Town, starting at Edinburgh Castle, then we'll wander down to “Diagon Alley” and find the gravestones of Voldemort and some other well-known characters from the Harry Potter series. We'll spot “Hogwarts School of Wizardry” along the way too, and if you like, you can stop in at the famous and not-so-famous cafes where J.K. Rowling wrote before Harry Potter became a best-seller.
Our journey will include:
• A fantastic view of the Edinburgh Castle from the esplanade in front of it
• The Royal Mile, Old Town’s most famous street
• The Writer’s Museum, a literature fan’s heaven
• Victoria Street, one of Scotland's most photographed streets
• The Grassmarket where you’ll hear a story of one very lucky lady from the 1700s.
• Greyfriar’s Graveyard
Highlights
- Explore the secret alleyways of Edinburgh's Old Town, starting at Edinburgh Castle
- Hear from producer Katrina Milne, owner of tour company, Travel Kat Tours, that specialise in small group and private tours around the U.K
- Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it and turn-by-turn directions
- Use the virtual tour option at home
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour uses the VoiceMap mobile app. You'll need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour.
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
We will begin the tour on the Edinburgh Castle esplanade. It’s the large flat area in front of the Castle gate. To get there walk to the very top of the Royal Mile.
The address on google maps is Castlehill. Head up the Royal Mile, when you are near the top you will spot on your right the Tartan Weaving Mill, walk past it and position yourself in the middle of the esplanade.
There are no direct bus routes to Edinburgh Castle, it is a pedestrian area. However, you can get a local city bus to the North Bridge area, and then it is a 10-minute walk uphill to the starting point.
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
