Harry Potter in the Highlands Tour (February to October)
Enjoy a Private Group Harry Potter in the Highlands Day Tour. We leave from Inverness with local knowledge shared by the Inverness Tour Guides. Travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced for up to 7 passengers.
See the Locations for; Hagrids House, Quidditch Stadium, Hogwarts Express, Harry Potter Bridge and learn about this unique area.
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Inverness included in the price.
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£650.00 11 hours
Harry Potter in the Highlands Tour – Itinerary
This tour, Harry Potter in the West Highlands is great fun. We begin by heading to Glenfinnan – the most straightforward visit, because of all of the filming sites being visible from the visitor centre area. Then we pass through Fort William after which you will visit two more of the main Harry Potter locations in this region. In Glencoe we will take you as far as the lake, in order to see the filming sites. Glen Nevis is the most time consuming visit, as it also involves a walk through a gorge
Our Harry Potter Tour takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands. We describe these locations more fully below.
The Great Glen
A huge faultline called the Great Glen because of its size, slices through the highlands, coast to coast. The chain of lakes in the valley have served as a routeway across these lands since earliest times. Things are no different today, so we shall drive alongside Loch Ness, Loch Oich, and spectacular Loch Lochy to get to Fort William on the the west coast.
Harry Potter – Hogwarts Railway – (Glenfinnan)
The railway viaduct at Glenfinnan carries the Jacobite Steam Train, and as a result is called “the Harry Potter Bridge”. The area was also the film location for several other scenes from every one of the Harry Potter films (including the location of Hogwarts School, the Weasleys’ house and the underwater stage of the Triwizard Tournament).
Fort William
Fort William is located on the west coast and is the second largest town in the Highlands and because of this makes a great place for souvenir and gift shopping. The scenery and wildlife in the surrounding area are exceptional.
Harry Potter – Hagrids Cottage (Glencoe)
The National Trust for Scotland own Glencoe and so interpret this special place well at their visitor centre. On the Harry Potter front, Glencoe was the spider-infested Forbidden Forest, and also the site of Hagrid’s cottage. Fans will remember Hermione thumping Malfoy here, and it is also recognisable as the siting of the bridge into Hogwarts.
Harry Potter – Quidditch Stadium (Glen Nevis)
Glen Nevis threads around the feet of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. At the road end a footpath winds its way through the gorge thus accessing the upper meadows at Steall. The Steall Falls are the second highest in the UK, and as well as being impressive, are instantly recognisable as the background to the Quidditch Stadium. They are also seen during Harry’s battle with the Horntail dragon.
South Loch Ness
We take you through the valleys behind Loch Ness because this “off the beaten track” area offers many breathtaking photo opportunities. As a result, you will be able to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the Monadhliath Mountains (the Grey Range), one of the oldest landscapes in the UK.
Harry Potter in the Highlands Tour – Price
£650 for the tour.
Harry Potter in the Highlands Tour – Departure
The tour departs from your Inverness accommodation, or any transport hub, such as bus station, train station or airport. You tell us, and we’ll be there.
FAQ
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various visitor attractions included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
What will we be doing for lunch?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
Performance
Here at Inverness Tours we continually monitor performance. As a result we are confident that we offer long experience and expertise in providing quality, value and enjoyment.
Our Vehicles
Our vehicles are spacious and air conditioned, easily accommodating up to seven passengers. The reclining seats and tinted windows ensure touring in comfort and style.
Our Track Record
Inverness Tours has been taking visitors on world-class tours for more than fifteen years and has been striving to make its exclusive tour business the finest of its kind available in Scotland.
Our Customer Care
The Inverness Tours admin team are frequently complimented on responsiveness, flexibility and care.
Our Environment
Inverness Tours have offset the impact of visitor footfall in the Highlands by contributing financially to environmental and community projects.
Our Precautions
Our COVID19 precautions – Inverness Tours has always carried bacteriological and virucidal disinfectant sprays, disposable gloves and the necessary wipes etc. The vehicles are cleaned on a daily basis. We are investigating and instituting further measures to keep you safe at this current time and into the future.
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What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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