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Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can meet you at ANY central London hotel or meet you at the starting point outside Cafe Nero by the exit of Westminster Underground Station where the tour commences.

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Westminster Station
Bridge Street, London SW1A 2JR, UK

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End point

221B Baker Street
London NW1 6XE, UK

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Metropolitan Police

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
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Embankment

See sights used in the filming of BBC Sherlock
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sherlock Holmes

See the beautiful old Victorian Pub dedicated to Sherlock Holmes.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Bridge

Stand on the spot of where much of the BBC publicity shots are done. See where Sherlock finds a washed up body on the banks of the Thames and the real-life history of this spot. For fans of Irene Adler, a scene was shot near by too.
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15 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!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

William Wallace Memorial

Enroute to our next spot we will see this famous place where Braveheart was executed along with others who weren't burned at the stake!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew's Hospital

See the spot where Sherlock fell from the roof and where Watson ran into the cyclist. Some fans like to lay on the spot and have a photo taken!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Torrington Square

Visit the street with the longest history of Sherlock Holmes on the big screen. It was here that the very first 221B Baker Street was filmed almost 100 years ago and it has been used in recent movies too!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Byng Place

See the place where Sherlock had his rainy night rendevous with the mysterious woman in the final season of Sherlock.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Speedy's Sandwich Bar & Cafe

Visit the iconic location from Sherlock. Maybe pop inside and grab a drink and see some of the photos on the wall of where Benedict and Martin sit and eat. Next door of course is the door where they fi;m 221B in Sherlock and we'll tell you how and why they do it here.
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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
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The 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!
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code is casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
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  • 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 make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them. Please note this tour normally has 3 short tube journeys in it, these can be changed for taxis.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code is casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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