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Tiffany

Sep 2025

5/5

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Our tour guide, Linda was amazing! She involved the group in ways that made even this very antisocial person comfortable and included without feeling overwhelmed. Linda's knowledge and presentation of the history we walked in were outstanding and kept us all waiting for the next story! If we ever make it back, we will be using Mercat Tours again!

Lahem

United Kingdom

Jul 2025

5/5

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It was a truly memorable visit. The place transports you back to ancient times, where kings once lived and rulers rose and fell. The castle stands as a monumental testament to the rich cultural and human heritage of Scotland—its enduring presence a living record of the nation’s history. Many came to know it through the film Braveheart, which stirred the hearts of viewers around the world and fostered deep admiration and sympathy for the Scottish people, inspired by the legendary freedom fighter William Wallace. A heartfelt thank you goes to our guide, whose wealth of knowledge enriched our understanding of this beautiful country and its remarkable past.

Phillip

United States

Jul 2025

5/5

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We had a great guide in Benjamin. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining while walking us around Edinburgh to the spots that inspired the Harry Potter books. Highly recommend this tour to any fan of the books.

Kaitlyn

United States

Oct 2025

5/5

Our guide Sophie was incredible! She's a natural storyteller. My mother had mild mobility issues due to recovering from recent ankle surgery and she was able to complete all the walking and stairs in and out of the vaults.

Abigail

Oct 2025

5/5

Our guide was David RIzzio - foul-mouthed, irreverent, camp and a very fast walker. Amongst grisly ghost stories and macarbre murder tales, he also found time to heap abuse on Americans, the English, J.K. Rowling, people who walk slowly, people who don't know how to turn their phones into flashlights, other ghost tour operators, his colleagues, his ex, people in general... A hugely entertaining evening.

Kamila

Poland

Oct 2025

5/5

It was a great experience! Our guide, Robert, told us so many interesting facts! The trip was something that true fans of HP can't miss!

Beate

Germany

Jul 2025

5/5

Our guide Malek was excellent in storytelling. The quizz was funny and the point we've visited were interesting and a good choice

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide and uncover centuries of real stories, legends, and historic landmarks.

Everything you get: A 2-hour 15-minute English-guided walking tour with a Mercat Storyteller. Stroll the Royal Mile, hear historic tales, skip the line into Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction before exploring the castle on your own.
Why choose this: Ideal for history lovers and visitors who like in-depth walking tours. Learn how Edinburgh’s past shaped its streets, people, and iconic buildings still standing today.

Inclusions

90-mins walking tour of Royal Mile and Old Town
Skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle
45-min introduction to Edinburgh Castle
Live English-speaking guide
Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

Transportation between attractions

Food and drinks

This tour only covers the upper half of the Royal Mile.
For safety reasons, guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on this experience.
Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside the castle for security reasons.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with cardiac issues.
Complimentary admission is offered to carers accompanying a paying visitor.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel or upon arrival at your destination.
Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Learn about Edinburgh’s darkest true stories, with underground vault visits and an expert storyteller.

Everything you get: A 2-hour evening tour through the shadowy streets of Old Town and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, local beer, or a Scottish soft drink as chilling tales continue.
Why choose this: Offers a full evening experience with history, vaults and a drink included so you don’t miss key parts of Edinburgh’s ghostly past.

Inclusions

2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar
English-speaking guide
Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Transportation

For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 years are not allowed on the 1-hour walking tour, and guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on the 2-hour walking tour.
This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with claustrophobia.
Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.

Inclusions

70-min walking tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon
Live actors and immersive sets
Drop ride

Tip: Don't miss the chilling tale of Dr Knox, who used corpses from Burke and Hare for his anatomy lectures.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
The experience is restricted to guests aged 5 and above.
Some shows contain flashing lights and may not be suitable for visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of staff before you enter for an alternative route.

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Stroll through the parts of Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter books

Go on a 2-hour guided tour through J.K. Rowling's inspiration in Edinburgh, complete with real-life sightings of her book's iconic landmarks.
Hear interesting anecdotes about J.K Rowling’s life and her inspirations and feel the book come to life with a visit to Tom Riddle's grave.
Delve into the story of George Heriot’s School, considered to be the inspiration for Hogwarts, while walking through Edinburgh’s streets.
Step beyond just seeing – get sorted into your Hogwarts House, and test your Potter knowledge with an engaging audio-visual quiz.

Inclusions

2-hour Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh
English-speaking guide

William Chambers Monument
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Potterrow
Victoria Street
Grassmarket
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
253 High St, Edinburgh, UK

No Harry Potter film locations are included in this tour as no filming took place in Edinburgh.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Witness the magic of Harry Potter on a small-group walking tour of Edinburgh, visiting locations that inspired J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
Delve into Potter's universe, led by an expert guide. Walk through the real-life Diagon Alley, Victoria Street, with its whimsical and colorful buildings.
Sink in the dark academia aesthetic of Edinburgh's Old College, and try to spot Tom Riddle's grave at the Greyfriars Kirkyard.
The tour includes a stop at the famous Elephant Cafe, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Experience the thrill of standing where Rowling penned the initial books.
Opt for a private tour for a more personalized experience as you enter into the wizarding world of Edinburgh. Bring the kids along for free!

Inclusions

Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh
Expert guides
Private tour (optional)
Entry to Victoria Street (Diagon Alley)
Entry to Greyfriars Kirkyard (Tom Riddle's grave)
Entry to Elephant Cafe (birthplace of Harry Potter)

Tip: There are many Harry Potter-themed shops scattered throughout Edinburgh. Fancy a Phoenix-feather wand or a Nimbus?
This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, but is accessible to pram/stroller users.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed on this tour.
Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: outside food and drinks, flash photography, and tripods.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide and uncover centuries of real stories, legends, and historic landmarks.

Everything you get: A 2-hour 15-minute English-guided walking tour with a Mercat Storyteller. Stroll the Royal Mile, hear historic tales, skip the line into Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction before exploring the castle on your own.
Why choose this: Ideal for history lovers and visitors who like in-depth walking tours. Learn how Edinburgh’s past shaped its streets, people, and iconic buildings still standing today.

Inclusions

90-mins walking tour of Royal Mile and Old Town
Skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle
45-min introduction to Edinburgh Castle
Live English-speaking guide
Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

Transportation between attractions

Food and drinks

This tour only covers the upper half of the Royal Mile.
For safety reasons, guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on this experience.
Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside the castle for security reasons.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with cardiac issues.
Complimentary admission is offered to carers accompanying a paying visitor.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel or upon arrival at your destination.
Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Learn about Edinburgh’s darkest true stories, with underground vault visits and an expert storyteller.

Everything you get: A 2-hour evening tour through the shadowy streets of Old Town and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, local beer, or a Scottish soft drink as chilling tales continue.
Why choose this: Offers a full evening experience with history, vaults and a drink included so you don’t miss key parts of Edinburgh’s ghostly past.

Inclusions

2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar
English-speaking guide
Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Transportation

For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 years are not allowed on the 1-hour walking tour, and guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on the 2-hour walking tour.
This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with claustrophobia.
Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.

Inclusions

70-min walking tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon
Live actors and immersive sets
Drop ride

Tip: Don't miss the chilling tale of Dr Knox, who used corpses from Burke and Hare for his anatomy lectures.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
The experience is restricted to guests aged 5 and above.
Some shows contain flashing lights and may not be suitable for visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of staff before you enter for an alternative route.

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Stroll through the parts of Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter books

Go on a 2-hour guided tour through J.K. Rowling's inspiration in Edinburgh, complete with real-life sightings of her book's iconic landmarks.
Hear interesting anecdotes about J.K Rowling’s life and her inspirations and feel the book come to life with a visit to Tom Riddle's grave.
Delve into the story of George Heriot’s School, considered to be the inspiration for Hogwarts, while walking through Edinburgh’s streets.
Step beyond just seeing – get sorted into your Hogwarts House, and test your Potter knowledge with an engaging audio-visual quiz.

Inclusions

2-hour Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh
English-speaking guide

William Chambers Monument
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Potterrow
Victoria Street
Grassmarket
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
253 High St, Edinburgh, UK

No Harry Potter film locations are included in this tour as no filming took place in Edinburgh.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Witness the magic of Harry Potter on a small-group walking tour of Edinburgh, visiting locations that inspired J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
Delve into Potter's universe, led by an expert guide. Walk through the real-life Diagon Alley, Victoria Street, with its whimsical and colorful buildings.
Sink in the dark academia aesthetic of Edinburgh's Old College, and try to spot Tom Riddle's grave at the Greyfriars Kirkyard.
The tour includes a stop at the famous Elephant Cafe, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Experience the thrill of standing where Rowling penned the initial books.
Opt for a private tour for a more personalized experience as you enter into the wizarding world of Edinburgh. Bring the kids along for free!

Inclusions

Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh
Expert guides
Private tour (optional)
Entry to Victoria Street (Diagon Alley)
Entry to Greyfriars Kirkyard (Tom Riddle's grave)
Entry to Elephant Cafe (birthplace of Harry Potter)

Tip: There are many Harry Potter-themed shops scattered throughout Edinburgh. Fancy a Phoenix-feather wand or a Nimbus?
This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, but is accessible to pram/stroller users.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed on this tour.
Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: outside food and drinks, flash photography, and tripods.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour and Entrance to Edinburgh Castle

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide and uncover centuries of real stories, legends, and historic landmarks.

Everything you get: A 2-hour 15-minute English-guided walking tour with a Mercat Storyteller. Stroll the Royal Mile, hear historic tales, skip the line into Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction before exploring the castle on your own.
Why choose this: Ideal for history lovers and visitors who like in-depth walking tours. Learn how Edinburgh’s past shaped its streets, people, and iconic buildings still standing today.

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2 hr. 15 min.

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Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Learn about Edinburgh’s darkest true stories, with underground vault visits and an expert storyteller.

Everything you get: A 2-hour evening tour through the shadowy streets of Old Town and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, local beer, or a Scottish soft drink as chilling tales continue.
Why choose this: Offers a full evening experience with history, vaults and a drink included so you don’t miss key parts of Edinburgh’s ghostly past.

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2 hr.

Walking Tours

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Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.

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1 hr. 10 min.

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Stroll through the parts of Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter books

Go on a 2-hour guided tour through J.K. Rowling's inspiration in Edinburgh, complete with real-life sightings of her book's iconic landmarks.
Hear interesting anecdotes about J.K Rowling’s life and her inspirations and feel the book come to life with a visit to Tom Riddle's grave.
Delve into the story of George Heriot’s School, considered to be the inspiration for Hogwarts, while walking through Edinburgh’s streets.
Step beyond just seeing – get sorted into your Hogwarts House, and test your Potter knowledge with an engaging audio-visual quiz.

‌

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

2 hr.

Guided tour

Walking Tours

NEW

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Witness the magic of Harry Potter on a small-group walking tour of Edinburgh, visiting locations that inspired J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
Delve into Potter's universe, led by an expert guide. Walk through the real-life Diagon Alley, Victoria Street, with its whimsical and colorful buildings.
Sink in the dark academia aesthetic of Edinburgh's Old College, and try to spot Tom Riddle's grave at the Greyfriars Kirkyard.
The tour includes a stop at the famous Elephant Cafe, the birthplace of Harry Potter. Experience the thrill of standing where Rowling penned the initial books.
Opt for a private tour for a more personalized experience as you enter into the wizarding world of Edinburgh. Bring the kids along for free!

‌

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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2 hr.

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