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"Coming back to Edinburgh, is to me, like coming home," - Charles Dickens
Edinburgh remains at the top of many bucket lists. With it being one of the most walkable cities with historical architecture, rich culture and quaint streets that provide a beautiful backdrop for unforgettable photographs; and now you're invited to explore the magical city of the city when you immerse yourself into Thunderdices incredible walking tours.
Everything you need-to-know about The Origins of Sherlock Holmes Tour:
- Duration: 2-hours
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 8+
- Meeting Point: Maggie Dickson's Pub, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR
- Type: Private
- Please bring: Warm clothes, comfortable shoes, fancy dress is optional, raincoats, umbrellas. Please bring your booking confirmation with you.
The Origins of Sherlock Holmes Tour:
Head to Edinburgh and step foot in Arthur Conan Doyle's world-famous footsteps, as you discover the city of Edinburgh in the 19th-Century and uncover the crimes and murderers that provided inspiration for the most famous detective in the world:
- Learn how the city of Edinburgh influenced Arthur Conan Doyle's imagination and spurred him to create Sherlock Holmes
- Discover fascinating facts! Did you know that Sherlock's deductive process was based on Doyle's medical studies at Surgeons' Hall?
- Navigate the mesmerising parallels between Edinburgh's history and the legendary detective stories
- Walk through Edinburgh's mysterious Dark Alleys and solve Sherlock puzzles using Holmes methods
- Stroll along the Royal Mile and find the real-life locations that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle
- Explore Greyfriars Cemetery as you learn how body snatchers went about their business, learning how Burke and Hare inspired Conan Doyle
- Experience the haunting Grassmarket, where 15th-Century executions would take place; their ghosts fueled Conan Doyle's mysticism and beliefs in the afterlife
- Enjoy wandering around the city that has inspired many great writers and authors
- Experience a unique and immersive guided tour!
Book Thunderdices tickets for some of the best tours in Edinburgh and enjoy family-friendly tours and experiences in Scotland!