Public Walking Tour: The Edinburgh of Sherlock Holmes


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From $24.78

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

What inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to invent Sherlock Holmes? How did Edinburgh influence the famous detective? Did you know that the Sherlock's deductive process was based on Arthur Conan Doyle's medical studies at Surgeons' Hall? During this private tour, you will follow the author's footsteps through the winding streets of Edinburgh.

During this 2h Public guided tour, you will discover the city in the 19th century and learn more about the medicine and justice of the time, and the crimes and murderers that fed the imagination of the young doctor's apprentice to create one of the greatest detectives of all time.

Please bear in mind that we need a minimum of 5 participants for this activity to take place. If this minimum requirement is not met for the time you've selected, we will contact you to re-programmed the tour.


What's Included

Guided Tour

What's Not Included

Please note, young detectives (under 18) must be with an adult.


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 8 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.





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