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 Private guided tour in English, 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.
1. Grassmarket in the city centre 2. University of Edinburgh where Arthur Conan Doyle studied 3. Royal Mile in Old Town 4. New Town, birthplace of Arthur Conan Doyle 5. Scott Monument and Literature 6. St Andrews Square 7. The Conan Doyle
You will make your own way to the meeting points