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Scotland is a land of Wizardry and its legends have inspired multiple writers and creators. Harry Potter was invented in Edinburgh by JK Rowling. During a guided tour in Edinburgh or a roleplaying game (also available online), become part of the myth !
Full wizarding Days
Harry Potter tour
Alchemy Workshop
Wand-making workshop
Wizard Roleplaying Games
Private Workshop in Edinburgh
in English or French
In low season only
Deep within the Castle's library, you have found old notes from Nicolas Flamel detailing his first attempts at creating the Philosopher’s Stone. Unfortunately most of his writing seems to have been damaged beyond repair, but you’ve managed to salvage the first step of the recipe: a couple of scraps of paper detailing a "Potion of True Luck". With end of year exams around the corner, you and you friends decide to attempt brewing it. Unfortunately, you are missing 3 key ingredients to complete it and the only way to get them seems to be to steal them from the potion classroom’s pantry...
During this interactive chemistry workshop, you will create your own potion, guided by a Potion Master. Create monstrous slimes, participate in a mini escape game, discover colour-changing ingredients, and enjoy many other experiments. At the end of the activity, take away your own potion to continue the adventure at home!
Duration: 1h20
Price: £254 per group until 3 people, + £44.50 per additional participant
Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult, and over 7 years old.
All chemicals used during the workshop are non-toxic and suitable for children.
Meeting Point: 1A Parliament Square,
Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Private Workshop in Edinburgh
in English or French
Create your own wand
Creating your own wand is a complex thing, and you must be sure that it is the right one for you. During this workshop, learn how to create your own wand! Select your wood and your wand core, carve your protective runes in the handle, then sculpt the shape of your wand before painting it. During this 1h DIY activity for both children and adults, enjoy all-you-can-drink hot chocolates, coffees and teas, and let yourself be carried away by the magic.
Duration: 1h00
Price: £245 per group of up to 3 people, + £16.50 per additional participant
Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult and over 7 years old, as hot glue guns are being used (protective gloves provided).
Location: 1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Private tour
in English or French
The Edinburgh of JK Rowling's Harry Potter
Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in a cemetery in Edinburgh? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she wrote Harry Potter, JK Rowling had just moved to Edinburgh and was inspired by everything she saw around her. During this private tour, you will follow her footsteps and go behind the scenes of some of the magic. You will hear anecdotes about both Harry Potter and the life of its author, while discovering all the hidden spots of Edinburgh – which are strikingly similar to the world described by JK Rowling.
Duration: 2h00
Price: £165 per group up to 7 people, + £16.5 per additional participant
Young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.
Meeting Point: i-Centre, 249 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1JY
Wizard roleplaying Game in Edinburgh
in English or French
Join an interactive story in a potion Dungeon
Dare you step into our underground potion dungeon to become a wizard during a 1h30 interactive story? We offer total immersion at our wizarding school: a costumed actor will welcome you and narrate a mysterious tale. As students, your choices will directly impact how the story unfolds. Will you talk to a teacher to find clues about what is going on? Decide to complete puzzles to try to open locked doors? Tame wild animals as your familiars?
Choose one of the following stories:
THE SECRET OF THE SERPENT
After the defeat of the Dark Lord, you're contacted by the Magical Government to get a hold of a stone granting eternal life, apparently forgotten and lost in the castle's forest after the final battle. In this game, you will go deep within the forest, and sneak into a long forgotten cave...
SWEET DELIVERY
You're well known as the biggest pranksters in the whole castle, and when you heard that a rival magical school loaned yours a mysterious sword, hidden under lock and key in the dungeons, you decide to pull off your biggest surprise to date. Will you manage to sneak in during the night and steal the sword without being noticed?
Duration: 1h30
Price: £254 per group until 3 people, + £44.50 per additional participant. Contact us for groups of more than 7 people.
Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult, and over 7 years old.
We include in our games a large magical spread of sweets and drinks.
Meeting Point: 1A Parliament Square,
Edinburgh EH1 1RF
1 Day private excursion in Edinburgh
in English only
Become a light wizard and fight the Dark Lord
You've heard rumours that the Dark Lord is rising again now that the Magical Government has fallen. The prophecy claims that unless the Potion of Power is brewed, he shall stand undefeated. The only problem is the Potion's recipe is a secret guarded deep within the Department of Magic's vaults. Steal the recipe, brew the potion, and sneak into the Dark Lord's hideout. Nothing can go wrong, right?
Start your day by retracing the steps of JK Rowling in Edinburgh and discover the places which inspired her when she created Harry Potter. After the private tour, warm yourself in one of the pubs where she wrote part of Harry Potter, and learn its secrets as you enjoy a delicious Scottish meal. Participate in an escape game at the Department of Magic, before heading for a mini alchemy workshop and roleplaying game for the rest of the afternoon. Solve alchemical puzzles and discover Edinburgh's secrets during this interactive storytelling adventure.
Duration: 6h
Price: £515 for 3 people, + £136 per additional participant. Contact us for groups of more than 7 people.
Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult, and over 7 years old.
Meeting Point: 1A Parliament Square,
Edinburgh EH1 1RF
A dedicated Thunderdices guide will be with you throughout the day to help you defeat the Dark Lord and tell you about the secrets of Edinburgh!
1 Day private excursion in Edinburgh
in English only
Become an Edinburgh Witch
Start your day by retracing the steps of JK Rowling in Edinburgh and discovering the places which inspired her when she created Harry Potter. Enjoy lunch in a café where she wrote part of the Harry Potter series, and then head for a wizard themed escape game at the Department of Magic. Continue your day by learning about the dark secrets of Edinburgh's History at the Edinburgh Dungeon, where live actors, theatrical sets and exciting rides will tell you about the real witches and monsters of the city. Finish your day by relaxing with a delicious cocktail/mocktail potion brewing experience.
Duration: 7h
Price: £495 for 3 people, + £147 per additional participant. Contact us for groups of more than 7 people.
Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult, and over 9 years old.
Meeting Point: 1A Parliament Square,
Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Our guides will be with your all morning and will provide you with all the tickets and maps so you can enjoy a great afternoon. Any questions any problems ? You can contact us at all time, our staff will be there to help and guide you.
1 Day private excursion in the Scottish Borders
in English only
Visit Alnwick Castle, the real life Hogwarts
Get picked-up at your hotel (or at your castle), before heading out towards the Scottish Borders.
Stop at beautiful Alnwick Castle to visit the real life "Hogwarts" where Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the Chamber of Secrets were filmed, before heading to Alnwick Garden to visit its beautiful, and deadly, poison garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Harry Potter inspired restaurant.
Head up the beautiful coast, before stopping for a walk on the stunning St Abbs cliffs. The more adventurous can take the 45mn walk to the lighthouse, looking out for the wild animals of the Berwickshire Marine reserve. If you prefer a more quiet afternoon, enjoy a hot chocolate in St Abbs Harbour, used as the set of Thor's New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame. As you drive back to your hotel, join in with a wizard themed quiz to win your own cauldron!
Start time: 8:30 am
Duration: 8h
Available in high season from April to October
Price: £350 per participant, minimum 2. Contact us for groups of more than 15 people. Cost of lunch at the treehouse or the haunted pub included
Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.
Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up Edinburgh, Glasgow or nearby Castles
1 Day private excursion in the Highlands
in English only
Visit the places where the Harry Potter movies where filmed
Do you only have one day to see the Highlands? Get ready for the great Harry Potter marathon! Visit the key places which inspired the directors of the Harry Potter movies. As the sun rises over the beautiful Scottish Moors, get picked-up at your hotel (or at your castle) and head up the highlands towards Fort William. The Jacobite Steam train was used as the Hogwarts Express. Embark in first class to enjoy the stunning views of the Glenfinnan viaduct, Loch Morar, Loch Nevis and Ben Nevis. Enjoy a delicious cream tea for brunch, before being picked up by your guide in Mallaig. Back in our private bus, discover the wonders of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor where Hagrid's Hut and many camping scenes from the movies were filmed. Relax, enjoy, and let yourself be carried away by the magic. As you drive back to your hotel, join in with a wizard themed quiz to win your own cauldron!
Start time: 6:30 am
Duration: 11h
Price: £450 per participant, minimum 2. Contact us for groups of more than 15 people.
Please note, young wizards (under 18) must be with an adult.
Meeting Point: Hotel pick-up Edinburgh, Glasgow or nearby Castles
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