Harry Potter Castle and Hogwarts Day Trip | There are 2 pick up points a) Main Gate of Glasgow Uni and b) Strathclyde Business School
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Harry Potter Castle (Hogwarts) and Bamburgh Day Trip
As the most popular tour every year and A-MUST-DO for all Harry Potter fans, join to step inside the wizard's magical world in Harry Potter Castle featured in '
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
' and '
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
' and enjoy a fantastic day out exploring the second biggest inhabited castle in the UK and lots of Harry Potter themed activities and magic shows! The Castle also appears in
Transformers
II
and
Downton Abbey.
As our
most popular tour
every year and a
must-do
for all
Harry Potter
fans, this is your chance to
step into the wizarding world
at
Harry Potter Castle
— featured in
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
and
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
and enjoy an
unforgettable day
exploring the
second-largest inhabited castle
in the UK, with plenty of
Harry Potter-themed activities and magical shows
to bring the experience to life. This iconic castle has also been featured in
Transformers II
,
Dungeons & Dragons
and
Downton Abbey
!
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Ticket £45 and it
includes:
A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions
Places we explore:
Harry Potter Castle:
Visit
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
and enjoy a
flying lesson with a broomstick
at the exact location where Harry had his first flying lesson and Quidditch practice. Join the
Harry Potter Ground Tour
, experience magical
Harry Potter Shows
, and have fun spotting
film locations
from
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
,
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
and
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
(Entry to the castle is exculded and it will be at discounted price of £18 - please check your pdf e-ticket).
Alnwick Tree House:
Explore one of the largest treehouses in
Europe
, located at
Harry Potter Castle
.
Alnwick
: Stroll through the ancient town of
Alnwick
, taking in the picturesque view from
Lion Bridge
and along the
Aln River
.
Bamburgh Beach and Bamburgh Castle:
Admire the impressive
Bamburgh Castle
, one of the most historic castles in England, set against one of the best and most expansive beaches in the country, famously featured in
Transformers II
.
Dunbar and Ruins of Dunbar Castle
: Visit the charming town of
Dunbar
and explore the
ruins of Dunbar Castle
, once invaded by
Oliver Cromwell
.
North Sea and Coastal Scenery
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About the Tour
Join us for a magical day at the iconic Harry Potter Castle, also known as Hogwarts! You'll have plenty of time to explore and enjoy a spellbinding tour inside the castle, filled with exciting Harry Potter-themed activities, including: a Flying Lesson with Wizardry Professors (on the very spot where Harry had his first lesson!), Harry Potter Ground Tour, trying on Medieval Costumes, taking photos with Harry Potter and Hagrid lookalikes, Medieval Alchemist Show, Crafts with the Company of Artisans and much more magical fun! Inside the castle, you’ll visit the sumptuous State Rooms, lots of museums, stroll through the lovely gardens and the Harry Potter Castle's Treehouse (known as one of the largest in Europe), and explore the Harry Potter Gift Shop. This enchanting tour also includes a stop at Bamburgh, offering stunning views of the North Sea, Bamburgh Beach, and imposing and impressive Bamburgh Castle, with a brief visit to Dunbar. As a Harry Potter fan, this magical adventure just can't be missed!
No words can truly capture these places, and no photos can do them justice.
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Pick Up Points:
07:15am,
Glasgow University Main Gate
, University Ave, Glasgow West End
07:30am,
Strathclyde Business School
, 199 at Cathedral St, Glasgow City Centre
IMPORTANT
: When booking your ticket, you will be able to select one of the available pick-up points. If you need to change your selected pick-up point after booking, you must contact International Student Tours directly — we’ll be happy to assist you. if you arrive at a different pick-up point than the one chosen in your booking form, we cannot guarantee that you will be picked up.
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Final Departure Point:
07:30am,
Strathclyde Business School
, 199 at Cathedral St, Glasgow City Centre
NOTE
: The departure point may be different from your pick-up point. You can select your preferred pick-up point when booking your ticket through the booking form on Eventbrite.
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Lunch / Things to bring with you
There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you a Gryffindor Scarf, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking / hiking shoes, an ID, a power bank, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.
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Reminder Email
You will receive a reminder email a few days before departure, which will include important details such as your pick-up point and any updates. Please check your junk and spam folders, and if you haven't received the email by the day before departure, make sure to contact us on
Instagram
or by
email
.
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Notes and Terms
Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any reason.
If you can no longer attend, you may sell your ticket to others, however, you must notify
International Student Tours
in advance for check in purposes.
You will receive a reminder email with details and updates a few days prior to departure.
Our tours are open to everyone aged 18 and over, including adult students, professionals, visitors, and tourists. If you wish to book tickets for minors, you
must
contact us in advance.
Keep up to date on our
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Page
and
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Read more about other Terms & Conditions in our
Website
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Schedule of Student Tours Scotland: Sept - Nov 2025
E
veryone is
welcome
to
join:
students, professionals and visitors
.
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3
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4
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5
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Information Source: International Student Tours Scotland (Glasgow) | eventbrite