Sherlock Holmes Old London - Very Small Group Walking Tour
Sherlock Holmes Old London - Very Small Group Walking Tour
The game is afoot....For all Sherlock Holmes fans! The perfect small group 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 • Buildings, 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.Your guide has 100% Five Star Rating on Trip Advisor.
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Sherlock Holmes
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 minutesMetropolitan Police
Lets continue the trail....
10 minutesSimpson'S In The Strand
If we arrive before the lunch service we can take a peek inside and see the meat carving trolleys that have been in use since 1840.
10 minutesSomerset House
Lets walk down a 300 year old staircase and make our way Temple station.
5 minutesSt Bartholomew's Hospital
The area around the hospital also has a fascinating history, so let me shares those stories with you also.
20 minutesThe Langham
The rather grand and ultra luxury Langham Hotel had only just opened, when in August 1889 two up and coming authors were invited to dine with an American publisher on a talent scouting mission. The two authors were Oscar Wilde and Arthur Conan Doyle, and this meeting would launch both of their international careers.
5 minutesQueen Anne Street Practice
Standing outside this building, you can imagine Sherlock on the doorstep knocking the door with his cane, and Mrs Watson's eyes rolling as her husband is called away on yet another adventure.
5 minutesCrosbie Care
The exterior of this building is unchanged since Conan Doyle was here in 1891. Between patients he would write the series of stories that would become - "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
10 minutesSherlock Holmes Statue
Lets go say hello to Sherlock, and then I will tell you an interesting story about this statue before we head to Baker Street.
5 minutesSherlock Holmes Museum
The tour ends at the world famous 221b Baker Street where you can either shop for Sherlock souvenirs or enter the museum which is set out as Sherlock and Watson's home that they share with their landlady Mrs Hudson.
40 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
Not Included
- Oyster Card or travel card is required for the London Underground to move between locations.
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- All UK Laws and Guidelines will be followed during the tour to ensure safety.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.