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From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour by Steam Train

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Duration

clockAround 13 hours

What It Is

  • The Magical Highlands Tour is a journey revealing the magnificent scenery of Scottish Highlands and several filming locations of the popular Harry Potter film series.
  • Visitors travel to Fort William by coach where they board the Jacobite Steam Train that is famous as the Hogwarts Express.
  • The trip takes travelers through scenic landscapes of Scotland consisting of mountainous regions, lakes and valleys.
  • Among other filming locations of the popular film series, participants see the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel and Eilean na Moine Island.
  • Tourists receive a small breakfast package.

Your Experience With From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour by Steam Train

  • Travel by coach to Fort William and visit a volcanic glen featured in the Harry Potter "The Prisoner of Azkaban" film.
  • Board the Jacobite Steam Train, better known as the Hogwarts Express," and take a journey through the famous Highlands of Scotland.
  • Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, one of the most impressive filming locations of the Harry Potter film series.
  • See the site of the Triwizard Tournament from "The Goblet of Fire" installment of the film series.
  • Among other points of interest, you will find out where Dumbledore's grave is.
  • See hills, mountains, lakes and valleys of the Highlands on board the train and the coach.

What From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour by Steam Train Includes?

  • A round trip from Edinburgh to Fort William by comfortable coach.
  • Train journey on board the Hogwarts Express.
  • Assistance of a specialized tour guide.
  • A small breakfast package.

Things Before Go

  • Kids under 5 can't join the tour due to the length of the trip.
  • Other children need to be in the company of an adult person.

Tips

  • The Scottish term for "lake" is "loch."
  • If you like to find out where J.K. Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter books, visit the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Scottish Highlands is the masterpiece of nature, hence everyone should enjoy the trip.
  • The activity is also highly recommended for fans of the Harry Potter films.
  • The day trip is a suitable activity for people of all ages.

Travellers Talk

  • Travelers say that there is enough time allocated for visiting the related points of interest at a relaxed pace.
  • Many of them state that the Scottish Highlands are very beautiful.
  • Fans of Harry Potter enjoy both visiting filming locations and the music from the film series along the way.
  • Visitors have a high opinion of the knowledge and friendly conduct of the tour guide.
  • According to most reviews, the experience is worth the invested time, effort and cost.

Best Times to Visit

  • The best time for the activity is between mid-May and early October.

Ticket Information


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    Address / Pick up Location

      Diagon House, Victoria Street EH1 2JW

    Disabled Access

      The guided tour isn't suitable for travelers in wheelchairs.

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