Escape the city for a day and head to the Scottish Highlands. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter, and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express on the Jacobite Steam Train.

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Duration 13 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Experience the excitement of riding along in the famous Jacobite Steam Train
Capture pictures of views of the village of Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands
Marvel at sweeping views of the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line
Get insider knowledge on the Scottish Highlands from your local guide
Travel through dramatic landscapes and the wilderness of Rannoch Moor

Full description

Discover Scotland’s connections to the Harry Potter films on a day trip in the Highlands. Ride from Edinburgh on a comfortable bus with Wifi and transfer to the Hogwarts Express train for an unforgettable journey to Glencoe through locations like Rannoch Moor.

Depart the city by bus and journey north, passing the magnificent Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife, and Perth. Admire the Glenfinnan Viaduct on a stunning drive up the West Coast.

Next, you’ll travel across its iconic arches from Mallaig on the Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express. After experiencing one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, head to Glencoe.

See the dramatic landscapes used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in the Harry Potter films. Continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, listening to tales from Scotland’s past.

Jump back on the coach to return to Edinburgh, arriving back at the city in the late evening.

Includes

1-way Jacobite steam train ticket (Mallaig to Fort William)
Wi-Fi onboard the bus

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Meet your driver/guide outside 60 High St. in Edinburgh.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Cash

Know before you go

This is first and foremost a coach tour, with a steam train element, with a one-way ticket from Mallaig to Fort William
This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorized 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

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 90 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.4/5

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Really enjoyable day out. Very informative and a chance to see a lot of Scottish country side if you don't have a car. It was a very long day but broken up with plenty of rest stops and photo opportunities. Wouldn't recommend for children or older people. Made all the better by a great guide (Stevie P). Enjoyable for Harry Potter fans and non-fans alike.

12 September 2021

What can I say, worth every penny. I live in Scotland and saw more of Scotland than I've ever seen. Steve P was hands down the best tour guide for this tour. So knowledgeable and def not boring to listen to. He went above and beyond to make our day so special and stopping off at the most exquisite places so we could take pics. My brother Mark and I highly recommend this incredible experience to see the breathtaking views if Scotland. Thank you so much Steve P, amazing Job

9 September 2021

The tour guide was super! He had to do so much driving in a day! It was worth the beautiful scenery and highlands The train journey had a nice old fashioned feel but nothing Harry potter related which was a shame for the kids! Of course the views were stunning and it's a nice trip but don't expect much Hogwarts references! Apart from souvenirs and a few drinks! Be prepared for a long time spent on the coah/bus a total of about 8-10 hours with the rest on the train! Would still recommended as a fun day out!

1 September 2021

From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

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