Wow!! Where we can even BEGIN to describe the experience of a very special Sherlock Holmes Walking tour (In Stephen's own words)!! We have been fans of Sherlock Holmes fiction for more than half a century now; and it was a lifetime's dream that came true with Stephen and his Company Ye Olde England Tours. Stephen arranged a one of a kind Holmes tour focused on the classic Granada TV series and the books!! And for 3+ hours we were transported to the world of Sherlock Holmes as of it were early to mid 1900's. We could write an entire journal on those 3 hours..... Stephen deserves a medal!! He is an absolute FOUNTAIN of historical knowledge and inspite of that - extremely humble, kind and generous!! No detail was too small; no building/location went unspoken about.... We were also taken around locations associated with other great classical writers like HG Wells, Rudyard Kipling and George Orwell! 5 stars is not enough!!. Whichever tour is organized or led by Stephen is guaranteed to be of the highest quality and value for money. Imagine - we even had the GREATEST luck to have a photograph with a real detective at the original Scotland Yard!! By the end of the tour we wouldn't have been surprised to have been introduced to Lestrade!! Highest possible recommendation for Stephen and his company.
Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $251 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 26 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ye Olde England Tours
- Meeting point
- Just outside the entrance on Bridge Street (opposite Big Ben) there is Cafe Nero and we can meet/start from there.
Description
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**
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 22
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $251
- Child (ages 5–15)
- $81
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $264.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
Victoria Embankment
See sights used in the filming of BBC Sherlock
See the beautiful old Victorian Pub dedicated to Sherlock Holmes.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 night rendevous with the mysterious woman in the final season of Sherlock.
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.
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
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!
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.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private guide
Not included
Transportation to/from attractions
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
26 reviews
How it compares in London
- Rated higher than 71% of 1,346 reviewed tours in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,771 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London take?
Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 16 stops.
How much does Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London cost?
Prices start at $251 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $264. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
How much does Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London cost for children?
Children aged 5–15 pay from $81, adults from $251.
Can I cancel Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Zedwell Piccadilly Circus.
What languages is Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller 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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in London worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ye Olde England Tours.
Reviews(26)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
The One of a kind Sherlock Holmes tour of a lifetime!!
L
Great tour and guide!
Stephen was great! All sorts of interesting information and very enjoyable three hours - even in the rain!
Operator response
Thanks so much Laura. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the tour despite the rain!
R
Unforgettable Sherlock Holmes
Kevin Pearman was our fabulous guide for the Sherlock Holmes Private walking tour, which as an additional bonus, has a vast knowledge of history that made the tour exceptional. This tour has to be experienced in person as words cannot describe the many sites we saw and all of the inside tidbits with fun anecdotes accompanying. Kevin exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate to book another tour with this company. Booking was very simple and the company was very quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend and Kevin Pearman was absolutely fantastic.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your amazing review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour with Kevin so much. We always try to make each tour unique and as enjoyable and authentic as possible and it's lovely to hear that people appreciate it.
M
Sherlock Holmes your is a lot more!
Stephen was great. I was surprised that he took us to so many places that had nothing really to do with Sherlock. And he had lots of great info about everywhere we went. My favorite was when we saw where they filmed the scene in Sherlock where cumberbatch fell off the roof.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your lovely review I'm so glad that you had such a nice tour with me. Yes that is a great location and I like it there too. That area had been covered in scaffolding for 2 years so you timed your tour just right! Thanks again!
S
Great Tour and Amazing Guide!
Our first activity on our very first visit to London - we traveled as a family and everyone loved this tour. So much info on the Sherlock Holmes saga - both past and more recent. Our guide, Kevin, was absolutely the best. He was kind, helpful, supremely knowledgeable! He pointed out so much that was nearby our walking path and helped us become familiar with the tube. Based upon information he shared, we went back to several places over the span of our visit. Kevin obviously loves what he does and it was clear that his top priority was to make our experience a great one!
Operator response
Thank-you so much for your wonderful and very kind review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our Sherlock tour with the lovely Kevin and hopefully saw quite a few bonuses as well as all the Sherlock locations. Thanks again!
A
Simon was like a walking...
Simon was like a walking Goggle of London history, a veritable encyclopedic knowledge of all things Sherlock and all things London. Walking through London with Simon allowed us to discover many unexpected gems of the rich history London hides in every nook and that probably other typical tours might miss. We had an absolutely fantastic time and when we come back to London we will be looking for Simon again for his other walking tours!!!
Operator response
Thanks so much for your review Arturo. It was such a pleasure to meet you all. I'm glad you had a good tour. Not everyone gets to take a selfie with a 275 year old philosopher! Say hi to everyone from me! - Stephen (Simon works too lol).
C
London Discovered!!
My husband and I did the Sherlock Holmes walking tour with Kevin three weeks ago. Well, it was supposed to be the Sherlock Holmes walking tour but it was WAY MORE than that! The things we learnt about London were amazing and so many gems hiding in plain sight! Our guide was SO knowledgeable and interesting, we could have walked all day listening to his stories! If you only have one time to do one tour in London, this has to be it!!
Operator response
Thanks so much for your amazing review of our Sherlock tour. All our tours have the habit of going beyond what people expect! Kevin was so glad to know that you enjoyed your time with him. We did this tour for the BBC Comic Relief fundraising show with some of the actors so you know you're in good company!
T
Loved the city and am glad we added Kevin
It’s hard to say which part of this tour was the most exciting. Kevin, our tour guide made every part of the trip so interesting and our grandchild flipped over following Sherlock’s story. Wished we could have spent more time with kevin .
Operator response
Thankyou for your wonderful review. I'm so glad that you all enjoyed your tour and Kevin too!
M
A tour customised to us
Stephen kindly adapted his tour to our requests - my husband for Sherlock Holmes, for myself for some of the older buildings and communities that merged over the years to form London. Stephen's depth of knowledge was apparent, but he adapted his tour to our level! He also shared lots of fun facts to keep us smiling. I would thoroughly recommend one of these tours, especially to people like us who used to commute into London for work, but who never took the time to really look at and think about all the history around us.
Operator response
Hi Marian, I hope you're keeping well. I'm so glad that you both had a good time on our special tour. I've never done one quite like that before. It was lovely to meet you both and thank-you so much for booking a tour and leaving such a kind review.
N
Nice dynamic tour
Really like visiting all the places in conjucture with Sherlock holmes. Our guide was really good. Nice thing to do as a family
Operator response
Thanks so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate your taking the time. I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour and hope to see you again if you ever return to London!
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