Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Stand in front of the famous New Scotland Yard and the revolving signJust outside the entrance on Bridge Street (opposite Big Ben) there is Cafe Nero and we can meet/start from there.
End Point
We end just outside the Sherlock Museum at 221B Baker Street
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Stand in front of the famous New Scotland Yard and the revolving sign 15 minutes
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
See sights used in the filming of BBC Sherlock 10 minutes
See the beautiful old Victorian Pub dedicated to Sherlock Holmes 5 minutes
See the beautiful old Victorian Pub dedicated to Sherlock Holmes.
Stand on the spot of where much of the BBC publicity shots are done 15 minutes
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.
Not only were parts of a pivotal Sherlock... 10 minutes
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!
As we go on the tour, we will... 10 minutes
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.
Enroute to our next spot we will see... 5 minutes
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!
This was a location in a recent Sherlock movie 10 minutes
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.
See the spot where Sherlock fell from the... 15 minutes
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!
This beautiful square is where we first meet Dr Watson in Sherlock 15 minutes
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.
Visit the street with the longest history of Sherlock Holmes on the big screen 10 minutes
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!
See the place where Sherlock had his rainy... 5 minutes
See the place where Sherlock had his rainy night rendevous with the mysterious woman in the final season of Sherlock.
Visit the iconic location from Sherlock 15 minutes
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.
Visit the only statue to Sherlock Homes in... 5 minutes
Visit the only statue to Sherlock Homes in London and find out why Baker Street has its strong connections with Sherlock Holmes
We finish the tour outside of the actual 221B Baker Street 50 minutes
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!
This where we find the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 15 minutes
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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