London · SHERLOCK HOLMES TOURS
The 15 best sherlock holmes tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Follow Sherlock Holmes through central London, linking Conan Doyle’s stories with famous film locations for a lively two-hour walk.
“Fiona did an amazing job. the tour was funny and full of details, Easter eggs and great spots. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves and the two hours flew by so fast. Thank you for the great tour and the recommendations!”
Solve a Sherlock Holmes case in London through themed sets, cast videos, and team puzzles in this 100-minute BBC-inspired game.
“It was awesome, i cant wait to come back again and i hope i'll be able to escape this time. Very great”
Follow Sherlock Holmes through central London on a lively two-hour walking tour covering film sites, Doyle lore, clubs, pubs, and Somerset House.
“Pace was perfect! Ian was very entertaining and informative! Highly recommend! We saw and learned a lot!”
Trace Jack the Ripper’s London by coach and on foot, visit Smithfield Market, and finish near Sherlock Holmes memorabilia at Trafalgar Square.
“Very fun and entertaining your. Guide was great and energetic!”
See 30 London landmarks on a small-group walk, then visit 221b Baker Street and the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
“The tour was great! The guide was funny and knew many anecdotes and historical background to the sights. After the tour, you take the subway to Baker Street without a guide, which is uncomplicated. The Sherlock Holmes Museum is small and lovingly equipped. Tour and museum are definitely recommended!!!”
Solve a new Sherlock mystery in London through BBC sets, cast videos, and timed puzzles, with access to The Mind Palace Bar afterward.
“Loved the inclusion of the videos from the actual actors of Sherlock to set the scene - the room settings were brilliant. The puzzles Certainly gave us lots to think about but we were prompted by ‘Stamford’ with extra clues when needed which helped us to progress. Would definitely recommend!!”
Follow Sherlock Holmes through London with guide Richard, from Holmes and Watson’s first meeting to 221B Baker Street, in a small group.
“Our guide was great and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and passed. My 17 year-old son and I ended up being the only ones on the tour, and he interwinred American history with Sherlock Holmes history along the way. He’s a true Sherlock Holmes and history buff, and it shows in his enthusiasm for what he does.”
Ride a private London black cab to Beatles, Bond, Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes sites with a personal guide in four hours.
“We are a family of 4 and didn't really know what to expect with this tour, but it was fantastic. Our guide Jerry was fantastic. He had a great fund of knowledge and a fantastic personality. Even my teenager was laughing...and making that happen is not easy. He spent more than the allotted time and kept our attention every minute. A highlight of our week!”
Review of London’s Sherlock Holmes Museum and Westminster walking tour, with route details, guide tips, transport advice, value, and drawbacks.
“Our tour guide, Will, was exceptional. He was personable, knowledgeable and witty. He graciously poked fun at himself and really got our group chortling! He was able to go off topic without skipping a beat and could easily adapt to the unexpected….the unexpected being the drive-by of King Charles followed by the coronation rehearsal of the guard and all branches of the military for which Will successfully shepherded us to front row ‘seats’! Most definitely recommend this tour and particularly Will. Our only regret is we didn’t sign up for the 5 hour tour. We could have easily spent another 2 hours with Will.”
Follow Sherlock Holmes from Westminster to Baker Street on a private London walk packed with BBC filming sites, Victorian lore, and expert tales.
“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 .”
Trace Sherlock Holmes on a private London walk through film sites, literary haunts, and famous districts with a lively local guide.
“A great 2.5 hours of walking round London and seeing some Holmes related sights. Fiona was brilliant and sufficiently geeky, 10/10 would do again”
Follow Sherlock Holmes through London by iconic black cab, from 221B Baker Street and Scotland Yard to BBC and film locations.
“This is a late response as I thought my travel agent was handling this complaint. She dropped the ball on contacting your company to see about a refund. The experience was horrible and very upsetting. I selected this 3 hour tour because I love the Robert Downey Jr movies. The man arrived and took us to a BBC sherlock location. I tried to tell him that was the 4 hour one and I wanted the Robert Downey Jr locations. Although he was a nice man he didn't listen. We went to a hospital from the BBC show and 221b Baker St. and Arthur Conan Doyles home/office. The rest of the…”
Follow Sherlock Holmes from Conan Doyle’s London to BBC filming sites, with Speedy’s Cafe, St Bartholomew’s, and a six-person group.
“My nephew is a huge fan of the show and really enjoyed this tour. My sister and I never saw the show, but I t was neat learning about the show and seeing all the different sites. The guide was really kind and knowledgeable. We asked him about other landmarks we passed that had nothing to do with the show or the books and he knew about them. I would recommend the tour.”
Walk Westminster’s landmark sights, see the Changing of the Guard, then explore Victorian Sherlock Holmes exhibits at 221b Baker Street.
“Was great and very informative. We have enjoyed every single moment. Our guide is the best. Thank you so much”
Solve 13 Sherlock Holmes puzzles on a flexible London walk from BBC Broadcasting House to Baker Street and the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
“There were some weird questions, some were really hard and I always had to use help because they made no sense at all. Would recommend some update... At least the walking part was nice”
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