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Private Family Tour: Holy Island & Harry Potter Filming Locations

4.9 (10 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Family Tour: Holy Island & Harry Potter Filming Locations

About this activity

Discover Northumberland’s castles, medieval ruins, and famous Harry Potter filming locations on a family-friendly private day tour. Visit Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts, and explore the locations featured in the Harry Potter films. Continue to Holy Island, also known as Lindisfarne, to see its haunting ruins and discover centuries of history. Admire spectacular Bamburgh Castle, dramatically perched on the Northumberland coast, before returning after an unforgettable day of legends, landscapes, and cinematic magic.

Note: Alnwick Castle is closed during the winter months and cannot be visited during this period.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Hearts and Highlands

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Adults (6–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Live commentary
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Door to Door Pickup Service
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Cost of Lunch is not included but time is of course provided
  • Not included: Tips & Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Holy Island

    2 hours

    Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island, known as Lindisfarne, where the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne Castle and the iconic Lindisfarne Priory stand as witnesses to the island's rich Christian heritage and its vulnerability to Viking raids.

  2. Bamburgh Castle

    one hour Admission not included

    Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Northumberland coastline, where centuries of history unfold amidst grand courtyards, regal halls, and breathtaking views.

  3. Alnwick Castle

    2 hours Admission not included

    Enter the enchanting world of Alnwick Castle, where the mediaeval fortress seamlessly blends with elegant gardens, and Harry Potter film scenes come to life, offering a captivating fusion of history, culture, and cinematic magic

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Westfield
  • Dalkeith Aparthotel
  • Ocean Mist Leith
  • West Coates Mansion
  • The Hoxton, Edinburgh
  • The Resident Edinburgh
  • Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
  • Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
  • Agenda Hotel
  • Destiny Student - Burnet Point
  • Old Waverly

and 180 more pickup points

Using your ticket

You must contact TRIPorganiser at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your

reservation and arrange transportation. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. Upon

pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher and photo ID in exchange for your product.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Deutsche Private Premium Tour

    Mercedes oder Rover

    Eintritte inkludiert

    Pickup included

  • English Premium Private Tour

    Mercedes or Rover

    Entrance tickets included

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 10 reviews
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