JK Rowling’s Edinburgh & the Writing of Harry Potter 4¼hrs

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Duration:4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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JK Rowling... she’s sold a few books - what?!

✒ On this tour, we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed & conquer the world. Discover the events that moved her & the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through a caffeine-charged imagination, a penniless single mother put a dent in the Muggle-verse.

◘ Learn the entire genesis of Potter, from lightning striking on a Manchester train to becoming a pillar of British culture & shaping generations.
◘ Reviewers say it’s a good introduction to our Hogwartian old town, discover fabulous gothic scenes off the Muggle track, the stonework of Rowling's imagination.
◘ There’s magic, I never got my letter so I’m giving you yours.

✒ Darker than an Azkaban prison cell, more brilliant than all the gold in Gringotts, 4+ hours long for those with double the love. Stand on the shoulders of Rowling, Nimbus-charge your originality & drive; fill that aching Potter-shaped hole inside ϟ

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Resurrection stone. To revive the magic
✓ Escort back to Edinburgh’s ‘Harry Potter’ street at the end if you wish
✓ 4 PLUS HOURS of Edinburgh’s world heritage site, the Hogwartian half, the Old Town
✓ Spoilers, it explores JK’s themes so is terrible for whetting appetites
✓ A peek inside JK Rowling’s head. It’s fairly big but leave only footprints
✓ Discounted all day parking cost £10, please contact me

✗ Genocide: We’re a local company compliant with Scottish law
✗ Tips: Wizards aren’t rich, unsurprisingly, help him out if you can afford to
✗ Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many "tributes"
✗ French. If your English is weak I am able to appoint a French guide, please contact me
✗ Flexibility: due to the start point it’s difficult to cut the tour short SEEK my 8hr Potterhead tour
✗ Humility. Well OK. Why am I so bad @ Quidditch, it’s so unfair. & Charms & Transfiguration & Potions
✗ And nobody likes me. The only person who likes me is Hermione. Jesus.
✗ Breakfast. We can pause for sandwiches to be eaten during the tour, but BREAKFAST IS KING
✗ Kids who have not read the books. Buy them the books already. Meantime try potter trail instead
✗ This is a tour for those who've read & love the books. Squibs are there for true fan’s ride

WHAT TO EXPECT

1.
The tour starts where Harry Potter died. (He might also have revived - *SPOILERS*).
2.
Harry's maternity ward
3. McEwan Hall
See the fabulous hall where JK Rowling had a ball
4. Greyfriars Kirkyard
JK Rowling has disowned this cemetery as an inspiration, we dig up the truth.
5. George Heriot's School
JK Rowling insists this castled school isn't Hogwarts. So what is JK Rowling's connection? Why has she visited so many many times and why has it had such a profound impact on her life?
6.
The birthplace of Harry Potter? Ummm, no. Beloved by JK Rowling nevertheless.
7.
Scottish whisky ice cream, the most scottish Ice cream in the world. Sometimes, when the elves have been busy, they also have a butter brew flavour.
8. Diagon House
We visit Victoria Street, Edinburgh's winding wizarding street and unpack its famed Harry Potter shops
9.
What does Harry Potter have to teach? Nothing really, Rowling didn't see herself as children's baby sitter or teacher. Here though we explore some of her ideas and views of the world as embedded in her epic.
10.
JK Rowling's Europillia - Oh my!
11.
Edinburgh is UNESCO's first 'city of literature', we now mentor the others around the world. In this special court to makars - writers, we have a look at the ascent of Edinburgh's most famous adopted daughter.
12. Mercat Cross
Where poverty & sovereignty meet. Or something.
13. Edinburgh City Chambers
We have at look at Rowling's Edinburgh Award
14.
The finale, we give thanks

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Posted By : Amy_D
Sam puts a lot of heart into his tour. He adds many small details and personal touches and gifts. My son loved the tour and we all learned a lot.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 01:08:08

Posted By : lesliebD2702BH
Our tour guide Sam was not only very knowledgeable about Edinburgh but also was a compendium of knowledge on the writing and life of JK Rowling. This is a must if you want to experience her inspiration for her books and walk in her footsteps as she dreamed them up. Lots of fun facts about not only the Potter books, but also Fantastic Beasts and her other books. Great for burgeoning writers or just those who love a good story.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 18:55:23

Posted By : kbmaher1
Sam is the GOAT! What a fountain of HP and JK Rowling knowledge. Sam catered to our groups' specific needs and interests. If you are looking for a unique tour of Edinburgh, a deep dive into the world of Harry Potter and the mind of JK Rowling, Sam is your man. His pace is lively and passion for the subjects is contagious.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 03:43:31

Posted By : l g
Our family just did the potter tour. What a fantastic experience. Sam is an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide. He made it very fun and provided us with interesting information. Highly recommend! Sam is awesome!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 13:15:24

Posted By : Keith_S
Sam, our guide was very knowledgeable about JK Rowling and the background of the writings as well as locations and local references.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 14:09:44

Posted By : OnAir657585
What an amazing experience! I booked the tour with my 7 year old daughter. Even though I didn’t know much about Harry Potter my daughter is a fan I thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. It covers the beautiful magical Edinburgh and Sam is a delight to head the tour. Sam was amazing and so well informed. He answered all of my daughter’s questions and kept her so engaged. I highly recommend this tour for all ages. Will definitely book it again when in Edinburgh again!
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 18:30:15

Posted By : 652rachaelb
Amazing tour learning all things Harry Potter and JK Rowling. The guide was super knowledgeable and he sprinkled in trivia and some fun surprises along the way.
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Posted On : 2023-12-15 23:59:09

Posted By : 407michaelav
Sam was an incredible guide! He was insanely knowledgeable and can easily customize the tour to the interests of the group. He added in fun things like costumes and even had gold coins to win the House Cup! He made sure to give you breaks to sit since it is a lot of walking but you get to go all over Edinburgh and see things you may not have even known were there! 20/10 I cannot recommend this tour but mainly Sam enough! He even stopped and bought us all ice cream which was incredibly kind and not needed!
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Posted On : 2023-09-29 13:38:37

Posted By : Motherduck22
We were met by wizard Sam and the magic began. His knowledge, his wit and his story telling keeps you absolutely captivated and time seems to disappear!
It was wonderful to be part of a small personalised tour and to see so much behind the scenes of Edinburgh, it is all the little things that made the day so special!! Huge thank you, even the not so Harry Potter fan amongst us had a great day and we captured some fabulous photo’s and have a day of adventure planned visiting all Sam’s recommendations. Went above and beyond would Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-27 16:15:37

Posted By : michelerZ8673TC
Sam was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable on everything JK Rowling and Scotland. It was a great experience!
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Posted On : 2023-09-19 06:57:33