Private Tour

Private Bespoke Tour: Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The game is afoot....

For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect tour to take you deep into the Victorian world of the great Detective and his loyal friend Dr J Watson. This tour focuses on the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from the 1880's - 1925. Your guide is a true 'Sherlockian' and previously worked at the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Baker Street, so you are in very safe hands!

Highlights Include:

• The places where Conan Doyle lived and wrote 'The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes'

• See where Sherlock and Watson first met

• Builidings, Landmarks, and Streets featured in the stories

• Dr Watson's Home and Surgery after he married

• The Langham Hotel - The meeting that took place here bought Sherlock to the world!

• 221b Baker Street and Optional Visit to The Sherlock Holmes Museum

• Other iconic London locations included on the tour St Paul's, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private tour

Professional guide

This is mainly a walking tour, but an Oyster Card or travel card is required for the London Underground to make it easier to move between locations.

What To Expect

You are in safe hands for this tour. Your guide is a dedicated Sherlockian and even worked in The Sherlock Holmes Museum located in Baker Street. If you are new to Sherlock Holmes or a dedicated fanatic this tour is for you. The Game is afoot... Lets start in Northumberland Avenue, and pause for a while outside the Sherlock Holmes Pub for an insight into the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and how the character of Sherlock Holmes came in to being. The Sherlock Holmes Pub was formerly the Northumberland Hotel where Sir Henry Baskerville stayed when he arrived in London to seek the help of Sherlock Holmes. Right opposite is the Turkish bath where Holmes and Watson relaxed during or after a case. This tour also passes many of London's famous landmarks and as your personal guide it will be my pleasure to share my love for my home town, and also point out a few hidden gems on route.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Scotland Yard Detectives Lestrade and Hopkins were based here at this historic Police headquarters. Not that Sherlock had a particularly high view of them! The building has recently been restored beautifully complete with huge gas lamps, squint your eyes and that modern black cab could easily become a Hansom Cab dropping Sherlock off at the Yard. Lets continue the trail....

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sherlock Holmes

Tour For 2 People: A private tour at your pace through the world of Sherlock Holmes and his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - For TWO PEOPLE.

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Sherlock Holmes tour
R3599LWisabelles,
Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Richard is very knowledgable about London history and Sherlock Holmes. We went to three different locations (by tube) and everything was filled with good stories and interesting information. He also gives other tours, for example about Charles Dickens. I am sure that's interesting too. Thank you.
A friendly walk
John B,
Jul 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took two tours with Richard and both of the were more like a visit with a friend showing off their neighborhood. He is courteous, thoughtful, accommodating and, most importantly, knowledgeable about even the most obscure bit of information.
Sherlock Holmes tour
tkup306,
Aug 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great afternoon on our tour with Richard. He was relaxed and flexible as he took us around the city. He had interesting stories and bits of information all along the way. We will definitely book another tour with him when we are back in town! Thanks for a fun day Richard!
Sherlock tour
Katie J,
Aug 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fantastic trip; very informational, very flexible, included parts of London we hadn't visited yet. Would definitely recommend!