Jacobite Steam Train & Scottish Highlands with an Edinburgh departure

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Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Experience a magical day out in the Scottish Highlands and travel aboard the iconic Jacobite Steam Train, better known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films. This full day tour from Edinburgh combines scenic scenery, Scottish history and references to the world's most famous magical film universe.

The tour departs from Edinburgh city centre and takes you by comfortable coach to the heart of the Highlands, with photo stops and an unforgettable experience aboard the steam train over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. You'll also enjoy fascinating tales of Scotland and its Harry Potter connection from your local guide.

The tour includes audio guides in several languages (downloadable after booking) and is suitable for travellers of all ages. The meeting point is 60 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, and the tour lasts approximately 13 hours.

  • Travel on the authentic Hogwarts Express through the Highlands.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter with a passionate guide.
  • See Glen Coe, Glenfinnan Viaduct and unique Scottish scenery.

What’s included

  • Round trip by coach from Edinburgh
  • Local guide (in English)
  • Ticket for the Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express)
  • Audioguides in several languages (available after booking)

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Step by Step

Take a movie adventure on this day trip to the Scottish Highlands on the Jacobite Steam Train, known for its appearance as the Hogwarts Express. From Edinburgh city centre you'll set off by coach to the country's most iconic landscapes, guided by an expert who will share with you stories, anecdotes and trivia from both Harry Potter and Scottish folklore.

Along the way you'll pass places like the famous Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife, Perth and finally the majestic Glenfinnan Viaduct. There you can see it from the ground before crossing it yourself, aboard the train, on a scenic two-hour journey from Mallaig to Fort William.

Once in Fort William, your guide will be waiting for you to continue the bus ride through the breathtaking Glen Coe Valley, the scene of some of the most important historical and cinematic moments. This is where scenes from Harry Potter were filmed and is one of Scotland's most stunning natural sites.

The tour continues to Rannoch Moor, one of the most remote and wild areas of the country, as your guide shares legends and historical tales that further enrich the experience. Finally, you'll return to Edinburgh in the evening, with the feeling of having travelled through a magical world.

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