Edinburgh City of Wizards
Play the game to discover the secrets behind the magical story and the way its creator conquered challenges in her own life in order to bring Hogwarts and its people to life.
Highlights
The true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling used to write her novels.
The place that inspired Hogwarts
Tom Riddle’s tomb
Storyline
You just returned from the Academy of Magic in Egypt to spend summer at home with your family, but something seems odd in your town. It looks like they’ve all forgotten who you are. In fact, they seem to believe witches and wizards are entirely imaginary!
You need to investigate quickly and find the cause of this enchantment that took over your beloved city.
Game route
Starting point City Chambers
253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UKFinish point Old Medical School
University of Edinburgh, School of Health in Social Science, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UKPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
47-77 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
Ratings and Reviews
251 ratings
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