Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

The original, oldest and best 'Sherlock' tour/ Immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on this private 4-hour walking tour in London. Explore central London sites made famous in the filming of the BBC adaptation ‘Sherlock’, as well as places relating to the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and some of the movies. Along the way, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the set and why locations where chosen as well as visiting some fascinating places along the way including New Scotland Yard.

We end at the real-life 221B Baker Street where you're free to visit the Sherlock Holmes House Museum or go on a Sherlock spending frenzy at the Sherlock Shop!
**We are proud to have recently been chosen by BBC Comic Relief to provide a very special Sherlock tour with special prize winners and Sherlock actors**

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private guide

What's Not Included

Transportation to/from attractions

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Your guide and yourself are welcome to wear face masks and we will keep to the UK law regarding social distancing.

Dress code is casual
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To m

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Stand in front of the famous New Scotland Yard and the revolving sign. Learn a little about the home of the Metropolitan Police, the oldest professional police force in the world and hear of how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sought advice when creating the character of Sherlock Holmes

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Victoria Embankment

See sights used in the filming of BBC Sherlock

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Bailey

Not only were parts of a pivotal Sherlock episode filmed here but we will learn about the real life Old Bailey and the nearby sights relating to executions and other gory things!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Paul's Cathedral

As we go on the tour, we will pass by several famous sights such as St Pauls Cathedral and learn a little of its history. Of course the front steps were featured in a recent Sherlock movie.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

This was a location in a recent Sherlock movie. From the outside, we will visit this ancient spot that survived the Great Fire of London, see a Plague Pit.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Russell Square

This beautiful square is where we first meet Dr Watson in Sherlock. There are good reasons why they chose this location which you'll learn soon.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Visit the only statue to Sherlock Homes in London and find out why Baker Street has its strong connections with Sherlock Holmes

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sherlock Holmes Museum

We finish the tour outside of the actual 221B Baker Street. Here you have the chance to buy some Sherlock souvenirs or visit inside the Sherlock House Museum which is exactly as Sherlocks house would have been in Victorian days. Watch out for Professor Moriarty and that big bad Hound of the Baskervilles!

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bloomsbury

This where we find the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We will explore the streets of literary Bloomsbury and see the spot where Sherlock lived before he moved to Baker Street.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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