
Sherlock Holmes in Edinburgh
Investigate Sherlock's Edinburgh with Arthur Conan Doyle as your guide
Follow an in-character guide through Old Town, witness the sites that inspired Conan Doyle, and lunch at a haunted pub
More...The Experience
Embark on a unique and immersive tour at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, led by an expert guide acting as none other than Arthur Conan Doyle. You'll visit places like Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery, where students once exhumed bodies, and learn about Joseph Bell, Conan Doyle's mentor and a doctor who consulted for the Scottish police. Then, you'll savour lunch and a bubbling molecular cocktail at a historic—and allegedly haunted—pub dating back to 1591. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Playing detective in the foggy and suspect streets of Conan Doyle's Scotland as you uncover Sherlock's macabre origins.
The highlights
- Take a Sherlock Holmes-themed tour of Edinburgh led by a professional Arthur Conan Doyle character actor and guide
- See Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery and other sites that inspired the British writer's famed mysteries
- Hear captivating stories of Joseph Bell, Conan Doyle's mentor
- Relish a hearty lunch and a molecular cocktail or mocktail at a ghostly 1500s pub
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid for all ages; participants younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Experience is valid until 31 December 2025
- Experience is for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 8 people
- Price listed is for 1 person
- Participants should dress warmly, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a raincoat or umbrella, as well as their confirmation (printed or digital) to show the guide
- By clicking "Book here", you agree to all our Terms of Use
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
- Cancellations are subject to the partner's terms and conditions outlined at checkout