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From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

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Day trip
From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour
4.5  / 5326 reviews
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Escape the city for a day and head to the Scottish Highlands. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter, and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express on the Jacobite Steam Train.

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Highland Explorer Tours

  • Bus/coach

    (105 minutes)

  • Pitlochry

    Break time (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.25 hours)

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    Glenfinnan

    Break time, Photo stop (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

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    Mallaig

    Break time, Free time, Sightseeing (80 minutes)

  • Train

    (105 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (35 minutes)

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    Glencoe

    Photo stop (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Tyndrum

    Break time (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.25 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Highland Explorer Tours

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience the excitement of riding along in the famous Jacobite Steam Train
  • Capture pictures of views of the village of Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands
  • Marvel at sweeping views of the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line
  • Get insider knowledge on the Scottish Highlands from your local guide
  • Travel through dramatic landscapes and the wilderness of Rannoch Moor

Full description

Discover Scotland’s connections to the Harry Potter films on a day trip in the Highlands. Ride from Edinburgh on a comfortable bus and transfer to the Hogwarts Express train for an unforgettable journey to Glen Coe through locations like Rannoch Moor. Depart the city by bus and journey north, passing the magnificent Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife, and Perth. Admire the Glenfinnan Viaduct on a stunning drive up the West Coast. Next, you’ll travel across its iconic arches from Mallaig on the Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express. After experiencing one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, head to Glen Coe. See the dramatic landscapes used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in the Harry Potter films. Continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, listening to tales from Scotland’s past. Jump back on the bus to return to Edinburgh, arriving back at the city in the late evening.

Includes

  • 1-way Jacobite steam train ticket (Mallaig to Fort William)
  • Bus through the Highlands and back to Edinburgh
  • Downloadable Audio Guides available
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

This tour will be departing at 7:15 am from 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • This is first and foremost a bus tour with a steam train element, with a one-way ticket from Mallaig to Fort William
  • Travel insurance is recommended.
  • Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
  • Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control.
  • Stopping at Glenfinnan to view the Viaduct with the coach is subject to availability.
  • This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorized tour of sites related to the Harry Potter franchise. This tour does not have any association with, connection to, sponsorship by, or endorsement of, the Harry Potter franchise nor the author J.K. Rowling.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 326 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Caddie – AustraliaSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Ryan was the full package. I could not have asked for a better and more enjoyable day. Loved it!
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Kathleen – United StatesAugust 31, 2024  – Verified booking
Jenny our guide was wonderful. She was very personable, accommodating and had a funny sense of humor, making the best of traffic, etc She mixed historical facts, folk legends and music to make a balanced and enjoyable tour. Definitely one of the best tours we,I've been on.
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George – CanadaAugust 16, 2024  – Verified booking
Tour guide/driver, Tim was very entertaining with deep knowledge of the region history. Scottish Highlands were stunning. We were allowed to get off and explore The Three Sisters area. And of course the best part was getting on an authentic steam locomotive, the Jackovite. only minor issue were the bus seats, not super comfy and seat belts were hard on the shoulders.
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Product ID: 394918

Activity provider:Highland Explorer Tours

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