Edinburgh: City of Wizards Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the magical world of Edinburgh with this enchanting walking tour and escape game. Visit the real coffee shop where J.K. Rowling wrote her famous novels, explore the place that inspired Hogwarts, and discover Tom Riddle’s tomb.
Unravel the secrets of this mystical city while solving puzzles and following in the footsteps of your favorite wizards and witches.
In this adventure, you are Eladora, a 12-year-old witch who has just returned home from the Academy of Magic in Egypt. To your surprise, everyone in your town has forgotten that magic exists—and worse, they no longer remember who you are! Armed with your broom and magical knowledge, you must investigate the cause of this mysterious enchantment and restore magic to Edinburgh.
Perfect for Harry Potter fans, families, and adventurers, this self-guided tour blends magical exploration with an exciting quest.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
The true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling used to write her novels.
The place that inspired Hogwarts
Tom Riddle’s tomb
Storyline
You just returned from the Academy of Magic in Egypt to spend summer at home with your family, but something seems odd in your town. It looks like they’ve all forgotten who you are. In fact, they seem to believe witches and wizards are entirely imaginary!
You need to investigate quickly and find the cause of this enchantment that took over your beloved city.
Experience's route
Starting point City Chambers
253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UKFinish point Old Medical School
University of Edinburgh, School of Health in Social Science, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UKPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
47-77 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English