Immersive Experience: Become Sherlock Holmes in Edinburgh!

4 hours

Max 25 people

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this activity

Immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes and uncover the mysteries behind Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character.

Highlights

A guided journey through the world of Sherlock Holmes.
2-hr tour retracing Arthur Conan Doyle's steps&inspirations
Learn medical history at Greyfriars Cemetery&Royal Infirmary
End tour at science-themed restaurant.
Enjoy molecular lunch and a cocktail/mocktail

Full description

Join an immersive half-day adventure that includes a guided tour, a "scientific" lunch, and a chance to solve thrilling crimes inspired by the places, murders, and medical discoveries that influenced the author, Conan Doyle. Discover the fascinating history behind one of the world's most beloved fictional detectives and become a part of the story yourself.

Did you know that Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes whilst studying at the Edinburgh medical school, and based him on a Scottish surgeon?

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH MEDICAL SCHOOL. 1876.

The Industrial Revolution has already left its mark on the city and its inhabitants, with thick black smoke in the sky and a growing population. Modern crimes have now spread in the streets of the city, and a young man becomes fascinated by their intricacies. A young student, heading to the Edinburgh Medical School to try to become a doctor, all the while dreaming of writing stories: Arthur Conan Doyle

Explore Edinburgh with our costumed, storyteller who will give you Sherlock Holmes' greatest mystery: the detective himself.

First, retrace the steps of Arthur Conan Doyle with our tour guide and discover the places which inspired the author when he created his famous Sherlock Holmes stories. Did you know that bodies used to be dug out by students in Greyfriars Cemetery? Or that Joseph Bell, Conan Doyle’s teacher, was a doctor consulting for the Scottish police?

After your 2h private guided tour, warm yourself in a restaurant mixing chemistry and good food. Have fun experimenting with foaming and bubbling cocktails/mocktails and food.

Included / Excluded

2-hour Private acting guided adventure
Lunch with main dish
1 molecular cocktail or mocktail

Additional food / beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

87 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, UK

Important information

Know before you book

The timing of activities may vary depending on availability and scheduling. Please confirm the exact timing with the tour provider.
Bring your confirmation, on your phone or printed, to be checked by the guide, please check your spam folder.

Know before you go

Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. Deerstalkers and bowler hats are of course welcome! Bring a raincoat or umbrella.
Young detectives (under 18) must be with an adult.
ring your confirmation, on your phone or printed, to be checked by the guide.