Edinburgh Sherlock Holmes Experience: Discover Detective, Author and Inspiration

Embark on a private guided tour of Edinburgh and uncover the inspiration behind Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes stories. Explore the city’s historical sites and learn about the intriguing connections between Conan Doyle and real-life crime-solving. Finish off your experience with a unique dining experience that combines chemistry and delicious food.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - Visit the historic college where Arthur Conan Doyle studied medicine and gained inspiration for his Sherlock Holmes stories.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • 2-hour private acting guided adventure
Additional Information

The cityscape bears the imprints of the Industrial Revolution, with its pervasive smoky ambiance and swelling populace. Contemporary crimes are becoming commonplace in the city’s lanes, causing a young man to grow captivated by their complexities. Meet Arthur Conan Doyle, a young scholar poised to attend Edinburgh Medical School in pursuit of a medical…

Location
87 Grassmarket
Grassmarket
Next to Convenanters Memorial, 87 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ, UK. The tour guide will wait for you at the meeting point. She/he will be wearing a bowler hat or a deerstalker and a green light lanyard.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jennifer_b
Sep 16, 2025
Cancellation 3 hours prior due to "overbooking" - Incredibly disappointed to have the tour cancelled 3 hours before the start time due to "overbooking". Never should have been allowed to book (which I did 2 days prior) if there were not enough spots available. We had a friend traveling from over an hour away to join us. I contacted the tour operator with no response. I contacted Viator that refunded our money but I asked why, if we cancelled - we must give over 24 hour notice, but they can cancel within 3 hours with no compensation to us. I have several other tours booked through Viator and they wouldn't even discount any of those. Beware that this particular tour was unprofessional in "overbooking" and you may end up trying to make do last minute on your own.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).