Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend the morning hot on the heels of Sherlock Holmes in London, learning about the popular Victorian detective while seeing countless filming locations and literary haunts. The 2-hour tour is led by a film-expert guide, who’ll introduce you to sites like Somerset House, the fictional Diogenes Club and more, used in adaptations like Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ as well as the 1979 thriller ‘Murder by Decree.’ So, book now! As the man himself would say: ‘It’s elementary, my dear Watson.’

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Somerset House

The tour ends at Somerset House, to see the site that was used as Pentonville Prison in the 2009 film. While the grand Neo-Classical façade of the building couldn’t be more different to the real-life prison, your guide will bring scenes from the film to life with tales of the baddie who was held there – Lord Blackwood. When your Sherlock Holmes tour of London is over, finish your tour here overlooking the River Thames - the artery that runs through the city of Sherlock Holmes.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Piccadilly Circus

Meet your guide at Piccadilly Circus in central London, and then set off on your walking tour, hearing about Sherlock Holmes – the fictional sleuth from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s late 19th-century stories. The escapades of the deerstalker-clad detective were so popular that film adaptations followed the books, and filming sites are now scattered around the capital. See the place where the eccentric Sherlock Holmes first met Dr Watson – his loyal friend and adviser – and hear trivia about the 1979 thriller

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sherlock Holmes Walk 10:30am

Reviews

4.77

204 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

176

Fantastic
U4711UBlisaw,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was a great experience, Spencer was interesting and knowledgeable. The whole experience was really well planned out.
Super Guide
Paradise43752630703,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super guide with interesting details and pictures showing the movies and series. Very vivid and well run.....
A sherlockians delight
charlottesK6896IE,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent tour for authentic Sherlock fans and ACD fans especially! The tour guide (Michael) was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about all things Sherlock ! A lovely tour☺️
Excellent guide to Sherlock Holmes’ London
H7768XAtiml,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jonathon, our guide was excellent. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject was evident and his delivery and interaction with the group was outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend the walk for both enthusiasts of Sherlock Holmes and new followers alike.
It is worth going into the sherlock holmes pub up to the second floor try doing it off peak hours
DaleA T,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Period formative walking tour outstanding guide. Remember, Sherlock holmes and doctor watson are products of Conan Doyle's imagination.
An engaging guide
elenazW5959QK,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very kind and helpful guide. He speaks a very clear English that allows us foreigners to understand him. Very interesting and fun tour. Recommended!
Fantastic Sherlock walk!
M2013AOemanuelad,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fiona was a gem! A geek like us, she entertained us and told us a lot about everything Sherlock (and also a lot of other geek topics, it was great talking with her about Harry Potter!). She had an extensive knowledge about Sherlock Holmes and London, I would do it all again, 100% guaranteed you will have a great time!
Loved it and would highly recommend
MrsP63,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First mention to our guide Owen who was brilliant!! Very engaging, funny, knowledgeable and informative. He took us to locations in London we would never have known were there or would ever see on a normal trip around London, real hidden gems. Owen's knowledge did not only cover Sherlock Holmes but numerous other topics and film related bits of information. Loved it and would highly recommend.
Awesome walking tour!
debbiegS1174BE,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide, thank you for an interesting and fun few hours, great value too! The guide’s knowledge was really impressive.
Sherlockian or simple curious, definitely entertaining!
laurentmX9900BP,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A surprising tour, really instructive, about diverse adaptations on TV or cinema with a passionate guide and some unexpected encounters, like a fox!