SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $13 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SideWalks
- Meeting point
- There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone.After booking, you’ll receive a message with your gamecode and a web address.Go to Sherlock Holmes’s statue outside Baker St Tube, open the web address in your phone’s and click on ‘I have a gamecode’. It should be easy from there!
Description
**NEW - AUDIO NARRATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION** Take on an urgent case with Holmes and Watson, following a trail of clues and directions sent to your phone. Become a consulting detective for a few hours and sharpen your powers of observation and deduction. The Great Man himself is under suspicion — can you save him? This modern mystery unfolds through real streets, quiet gardens and glorious parkland. The story is fiction, the setting is real. Everywhere you go, Sherlock is with you – with a host of other characters you may recognise. Put on your metaphorical cape and deerstalker — there’s no time to lose! Fully playable in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic) — no guide required. Starts & ends: Baker Street Distance: 5 km Designed for adults & teens into crime fiction, stories & street-level deduction
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult
- $13
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Game access via your phone’s web browser
Private, self-paced experience (no guide)
Interactive self-guided mystery
Unique gamecode sent after booking
Visual clues, story-based reasoning and optional hint system
Not included
Smartphone and data connection
Food, drinks, or transport
Entry to any attractions (not required)
Live guide or tour escort
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
8 reviews
How it compares in London
- Starting price $13 is 80% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,773 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) take?
SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) lasts about 2 hours.
How much does SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) cost?
Prices start at $13 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is There is no guide to meet you — your guide is your phone. After booking, you’ll receive a message with your gamecode and a web address. Go to Sherlock Holmes’s statue outside Baker St Tube, open the web address in your phone’s and click on ‘I have a gamecode’. It should be easy from there! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is SHERLOCKTRAIL: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (Self-Guided Walk) worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SideWalks.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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