Sherlock Holmes walking tour of London

Free cancellation

Place: London

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

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Guided Tour

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Group tour

Transport included

Do this because

See where John Watson first hears of Sherlock Holmes from his friend Stamford
Visit locations featured in the series with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, as well as the big screen adaptation with Robert Downey Jr
Find existing locations from the Conan Doyle books including The Illustrious Client, The Bruce Partington Plans, A Study in Scarlet and other Sherlock stories

What to expect

Grab your deerstalker, as you embark on a Sherlock Holmes Tour of London, exploring places featured in the books, real sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as locations featured in film and TV adaptations of the detective’s great adventures.

This Sherlock Holmes walk is a must-do tour for real fans of Holmes and Watson.

The tour starts at the very place where Holmes and Watson first meet and then takes in literary sites from gentlemen’s clubs to grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories, as well as the London that inspired the author of the books, Arthur Conan Doyle.

You get to visit many of the film and TV locations and inspirations in the capital featured in screen adaptations starring Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and see the locations up-close.

Feel free to dress up as the Master Sleuth himself or any other character in the series (only if you want to!). The Sherlock Holmes London tour finishes at Somerset House on The Strand – but please note that this tour does not include Baker Street as part of the itinerary.

Tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or for parents with prams or buggies
People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

What’s included

Professional guide

Mini coach

What’s not included

Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

224 Piccadilly, London, UK

Meeting point:

Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time. The meeting point is outside 224 Piccadilly (which also says 'Criterion Est 1874. Restaurant' in the blue sign above the entrance) near to the Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus, next to the Criterion Theatre. (Piccadilly Circus Tube – Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines. Leave station by exit for statue of Eros.) where you will find your guide waiting for you.