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Join the Original Harry Potter Tour to see where Edinburgh sparked Rowling's imagination. Visit the Tom Riddle grave at Greyfriars, find the author's handprints at the City Chambers, and win points for your house in the quiz.
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A guide leads this 75-minute walk through Edinburgh places connected to Rowling and the Harry Potter books, including the Tom Riddle grave in Greyfriars and the author's handprints by the City Chambers. Participants are sorted into houses and compete for points in an audiovisual quiz, which keeps families and fans engaged between stops.
The commentary explains how the city fed into the novels. Reviewers highlight guides who bring the book background to life and point out city details they had missed.
A guide leads this 75-minute walk through Edinburgh places connected to Rowling and the Harry Potter books, including the Tom Riddle grave in Greyfriars and the author's handprints by the City Chambers. Participants are sorted into houses and compete for points in an audiovisual quiz, which keeps families and fans engaged between stops.
The commentary explains how the city fed into the novels. Reviewers highlight guides who bring the book background to life and point out city details they had missed.
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1h15
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morning, afternoon or early evening
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Moderate walking
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Karol (2026-09-24): Found Kieran an excellent guide.
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