Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train Day Tour from Edinburgh
Escape the city for the day and to the Scottish Highlands. 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.
Highlights
- Jacobite Steam Train, the Harry Potter Express
- Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Glencoe
- Mallaig
- Forth Bridges
What's included
- Jacobite Steam Train
- Local Scottish Guide
- Wi-Fi
- Downloadable audio guides are availabe in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
Overview
Learn all about Edinburgh’s connections to Harry Potter, as we depart the Edinburgh Bus Station 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 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, Glencoe, which was used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in Harry Potter.
We continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, regaling tales from Scotland’s past, before arriving back into the city in the late evening.
Departure is from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB.
Know before you go
Adults / Students must be over 18.
The minimum tour age is 5
Departure is from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB.
Check-in 30 minutes before the departure time.
We operate a minimum numbers policy
We cannot guarantee that those who booked together will be sitting next to each other on the coach as we do not allocate seats.
Please be on time returning to the coach for all itinerary stops. The guide will have the time displayed on a clock
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated when accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Checking in for your Tour
Please just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.
Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity.
Students must also bring a must also bring a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC or you will be charged the full price for your tour and an administration fee of 25 GBP.
Baggage Allowance
1 x medium case / + 1 x sma x small carry-on bag. Maximum 15 kg.
Travel insurance cover is not included in your tour. It is advisable for you to have travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made through your agent Evan Evans
Cancellation policy
A cancellation must be made more than 48 hours prior to departure for a full refund.
