Due to an operational issue with the Jacobite Steam Train operator (West Coast Railways), departures until 18 April 2024 (date inclusive) have been suspended. The tour is available to book from 19 April 2024 onwards.
Escape the city for the day and follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. Scotland has played a huge part in the story of Harry Potter, from the scenic filming locations and inspiring architecture to the coffee shop where J.K. Rowling is said to have written the first novel.
Riding the Jacobite Steam Train is a bucket-list experience for any traveller, but even more so for Harry Potter fans who know that they are in fact boarding the Hogwarts’ Express! Our passionate guides will immerse you in all the magic of Harry Potter, plus the real-life beauty and history of Scotland.
Disclaimer: This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorised 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.
Please note: we only offer standard class seating on the Jacobite Steam Train, we are unable to offer first class seating or upgrades.
Available Full Limited Seats
Learn all about Edinburgh’s connections to Harry Potter as we depart the city and journey north towards the Highlands, past the magnificent Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife and Perth.
Feast your eyes upon the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the stunning drive up the West Coast. The next time you see it it will be when you’re travelling across its iconic arches on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig!
After your experience on one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, we’ll take you straight to Scotland’s most dramatic landscape, Glen Coe, which was used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in Harry Potter.
We continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, entertaining you with tales from Scotland’s past, before arriving back into Edinburgh in the late evening.
Available Full Limited Seats
60 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Edinburgh
EH1 1TB
Scotland
Check-in closes at 7.00am for tour departure at 7.15am.
We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Please refer to your e-ticket for full departure details.
Tour returns at 8.30pm.