London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

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London: Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour
Top rated
4.735988 out of 5 stars
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4.735988 out of 5 stars
678 reviews

Embark on a walking tour of London as you take in sites featured in the Sherlock Holmes series. Visit locations that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and make appearances in the books, television and film.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Caroline – United States

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She took extra time to answer questions and further explain things to those who were less familiar with what she was discussing. We greatly enjoyed our tour.

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Casey – United States

Our guide was remarkable. She was not only knowledgeable about the topic but other subjects as we passed the monuments along the way. Not only was so knowledgeable but she was fun with a quirky attitude. Would definitely recommend

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Highlights

  • Adventure into the world of Sherlock Holmes on a guided walking tour of London
  • Visit real-life landmarks that are featured in Arthur Conan Doyle's novels
  • Learn about the aspects and places of London that inspired Conan Doyle
  • Visit several filming locations featured in the popular BBC TV production
  • Meet your guide at the actual location where Holmes and Watson first meet

Full description

Grab your deerstalker and journey into the world of Sherlock Holmes on a guided walking tour in London. Explore places featured in the books, real sites that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, and locations featured in film and TV adaptations of the detective's great adventures.

Begin the tour at the very place where Holmes and Watson first meet and continue to gentlemen’s clubs and grand hotels featured in some of the novels and short stories. Discover the London that inspired Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle.

Learn more about Doyle's original inspiration for the adventures of Sherlock Holmes from your expert guide. Discover how the stories have been adapted throughout the years and re-interpreted for contemporary audiences.

Visit many of the film and TV locations that have been featured in famous screen adaptations with Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Robert Downey Jr. Along the way you will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and see the locations up-close.

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Guide
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet outside 224 Piccadilly (which also says 'Criterion Est 1874. Restaurant' in the blue sign above the entrance) near the Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus, next to the Criterion Theatre. You can reach the meeting point by taking the tube (Piccadilly Circus Tube – Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines).

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Not allowed

  • Baby carriages

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Caroline – United StatesApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She took extra time to answer questions and further explain things to those who were less familiar with what she was discussing. We greatly enjoyed our tour.
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Casey – United StatesApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was remarkable. She was not only knowledgeable about the topic but other subjects as we passed the monuments along the way. Not only was so knowledgeable but she was fun with a quirky attitude. Would definitely recommend
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Steven – United StatesMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Fiona was great, very knowledgeable about all the Sherlock movies and shows, paired with city filming locations. Great experience.

Product ID: 25865

Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours

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