Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter on a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. See the movie filming locations and ride the famous Jacobite steam train.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 21 days in advance for a full refund
- Duration 13 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
It was a brilliant mix of Scottish history places of interest and Harry Potter theme with many of the inspirations for JKR and also places of filming. Watching the steam train at Glenfinnan and then riding it from Mallaig was the icing on the cake. Plus also the visit to Hamish and Honey the hairy coos. Our guide Ian was fantastic
Unforgettable Highland Adventure! Our bus tour through the Scottish Highlands and ride on the Jacobite Steam Train was absolutely amazing. The views were stunning—truly postcard-perfect at every turn. Our guide was fantastic: funny, informative, and incredibly kind, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Surprisingly, the bus ride was almost better than the train ride—both offered unique and breathtaking perspectives of the landscape. This tour exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Scotland!
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Meeting point
Meet at The Elephant House, 21 George IV Bridge. Next to Frankenstein's 26 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN
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What to bring
- Snacks
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- There are toilet facilities on board the coach and a small packed breakfast will be provided (regrettably individual dietary requirements cannot be catered for)
- There are facilities on board the train and lunch options in Mallaig
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted to travel due to the length of the tour
- This tour is not exclusively Harry Potter-themed and will include a general history of Scotland
- Train tickets are standard class only with no option to upgrade to first class
- On occasion, this tour may operate in reverse of the above itinerary where you will board the afternoon train from Mallaig to Fort William
- The driver/guide will not join you on the train or during your time in Mallaig
- Train tickets are allocated at random and every effort will be made to ensure you sit with your group but this may not always be possible
- The train company allocates train tickets and we cannot choose any preferred seating or side of the train
- Stopping at Glenfinnan is subject to parking