(focused on Victoria Street and The Potter Trail)
Victoria Street in Edinburgh, with its colorful, winding cobblestone lane, is widely believed to have inspired Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series. The street is lined with magical shops, including Museum Context, where visitors can find an array of Harry Potter merchandise. Nearby, fans can also visit the Elephant House Cafe, where J.K. Rowling famously wrote much of the first book.
For those wanting to dive deeper into the wizarding world, The Potter Trail is an iconic 90-minute walking tour through the city, taking fans to key locations like Greyfriars Kirkyard, where Rowling drew inspiration for character names such as Tom Riddle, and past sites believed to have inspired Hogwarts and other elements of the magical world. The tour is led by guides dressed in wizarding robes, offering fans an immersive and magical experience through Edinburgh’s historic streets.