Watson's SOS! A Sherlockian Murder Mystery Pub Crawl in Asheville
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
From the creative team of 5-star pub crawls 'Cryptids & Creatures' and 'A Christmas Carol' in Asheville comes the newest tour: 'Watson's SOS! A Sherlockian Pub Crawl in Asheville' - a murder mystery experience set against the backdrop of Asheville's legendary South Slope brewery scene. You're not just along for the ride - Watson needs you! Sherlock has vanished mid-case, the murders haven't stopped, so Dr. Watson is desperately recruiting the sharpest minds he can find. That's where you come in: move bar to bar through some of Asheville's best craft beer destinations, gathering clues, cracking codes, and channeling your inner detective - guided every step of the way by a seasoned, unflappable Watson who keeps the story alive from the first pint to the final reveal. This isn't dinner theater - it's a living, breathing mystery that puts you in the starring role! *Brewery stops are subject to change due to events or availability at individual venues.
Inclusions
What's included
- Four-pub guided crawl through Asheville's famous South Slope
- Progressive murder mystery crawl packed w/Sherlockian intrigue, deductive mayhem, & plenty of pints
- Theatrical guide
What's not
- Drinks (available for purchase on-sight)
- Food (recommended to eat beforehand)
- Parking (Arrive early to find parking)
Itinerary
Watson kicks off the crawl with the most urgent telegram ever read over a pint. Facts are presented & troops are rallied: making it clear the game is very much afoot.
Gather evidence, decode Sherlock's cryptic notes, and piece together the mystery one pint at a time
Interact with the story - Watson needs your instincts, your deductions, and occasionally your willingness to argue loudly about a clue
At the final venue, the group makes its case - and Watson reveals whether you've cracked it or let a killer walk free. Either way, the night ends with a toast worthy of Baker Street.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Look for your Irish guide, Fergal O'Malley - already in his cups, to be sure!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Asheville Ales & Tales
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Asheville
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 149 experiences we list in Asheville.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 80 of 149.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Asheville
Asheville, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is an arts-minded mountain city of Art Deco buildings, craft breweries and a famous estate.
Asheville sits in a basin of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, where the French Broad River meets the Swannanoa. Its downtown is full of Art Deco buildings from the 1920s, including the City Building, and the Basilica of St Lawrence, with its elliptical dome, and the streets have bookshops, galleries and street musicians.
Top-ranked sights in Asheville: Grove Arcade, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Blue Ridge Parkway.
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