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.
Meet your guide at 224 Piccadilly, where Holmes and Watson first meet, then walk through central London’s literary and film locations. Guides such as Fiona, Owen, Ian, and Spencer mix Conan Doyle, BBC Sherlock, movie trivia, and London history across two lively hours.
“Funny and I learned a lot. Thank you to Owen for this wonderful experience”
Join Mycroft Holmes’s covert Network in Shepherd’s Bush for a 100-minute Sherlock escape game. You’ll solve clues across show-inspired sets with video appearances from Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman. Groups of two or three may share a game, while four to six play privately.
“Bien qu en anglais, cet Escape Game est au top, la déco et les éléments de jeux sont très qualitatifs et immersifs Merci pour cet incroyable aventure Génial”
Meet at Piccadilly Circus at 10:30 for a guided walk through Sherlock Holmes book, film, and TV locations. You’ll see the Royal Academy, the fictional Diogenes Club, grand hotels, pubs, and Somerset House. Guides such as Ian, Fiona, Owen, and Spencer bring strong Holmes and London knowledge.
“Michael was our guide, & we felt he was quite knowledgeable. But, he walked way too quickly. We had a very difficult time keeping up with him. Other than that, we enjoyed the experience, but it really would be better at a slower pace. At one point on The Strand, Michael was a full block ahead of us & we thought we had lost him.”
Ride through central London, hear grim tales from Westminster, Old Bailey, Smithfield, and the Elephant Man’s London, then walk Jack the Ripper’s murder trail. Guides such as Magnus, Alan, Andrew, and Sinead bring the stories to life. The tour ends near the Sherlock Holmes Pub, with food and drinks extra.
“The tour is interesting. It starts with a bus ride through town to see some of the top tourist spots (Big Ben, Westminster) which was an added bonus. Then you get off & Magnus takes you through the streets where Jack the Ripper’s victims were found & their back stories. However, there was not much Sherlock Holmes covered in the tour which was a bit of a disappointment.”
Start outside The Ritz with a small English-speaking group and follow a guide through Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Borough Market, and London Bridge. After the walking tour, take the Underground to Baker Street for the Sherlock Holmes Museum, where you explore independently.
“We had a great guide. Tim. He was fun and not a tight British fella. He gave some nice insides and backstories. Not all political correctness, but with a laughing eye.”
Report to Doyle’s Opticians in Shepherd’s Bush for a 100-minute Sherlock mission led by Mycroft Holmes. Solve puzzles across BBC show sets, follow cast videos from Benedict Cumberbatch and others, and earn a score for logic, observation, and deduction before visiting The Mind Palace Bar.
“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!!”
Join Richard of Richards Tours for a 3 to 4 hour Sherlock Holmes walk from Embankment to Baker Street. Visit story locations, Conan Doyle sites, Scotland Yard, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, and the Holmes statue. The museum admission is optional and not included.
“Richard is knowledgeable and shared more history about London than just Sherlock Holmes! He’s a great story teller and one of the best guides we have ever had.”
Ride through London in a private black cab on a four-hour tour linking Shakespeare’s Globe, Abbey Road, Baker Street, and James Bond sites. Your driver-guide may be Gordon, Andrew, Jerry, or another London cab expert. Hotel pickup and photo stops are included.
“My husband and I booked this tour because it seemed absolutely perfect for us. I love the Beatles and Shakespeare, while he loves James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Our driver was extremely personable and outgoing, and was a pleasure to be around. What I loved about this tour was that he expectantly gave us a tour of London which was lovely, and helped us plan what areas to go back to. I'm confident that without him showing us Covent Garden, the east end, etc, that we wouldn't have seen them on our short trip. The two negatives about our experience was that we did not see any Shakespeare at all…”
Trace Sherlock Holmes through London with a private guide such as Stephen, Kevin, Simon, Nigel, or Ryan. Expect filming locations, Conan Doyle facts, Victorian crime tales, three short Tube rides, and a finish at 221B Baker Street. The route often runs longer than the advertised three hours.
“I would definitely recommend this tour! My younger siblings who are Sherlock Holmes fans both the book and the BBC series will definitely enjoy this tour! Be prepared to walk for 4 hours but it is all worth it.”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus to Somerset House on a private Sherlock Holmes tour led in English. You’ll see film and BBC series locations, visit the Sherlock Holmes pub, hear book and London stories, and get guide insight from names such as Fiona, Owen, Elise, and Ewan.
“Completed this tour with Fiona this morning it was great fun. I am mid 60s and the pace was fine.”
Ride through London with an English-speaking Blue Badge, City of London, or City of Westminster guide on a private black cab tour for up to six. See 221B Baker Street, Arthur Conan Doyle’s home, Sherlock filming sites, Victorian lanes, Scotland Yard, and the Sherlock Holmes pub.
“Toller Guide, absolutes Urgestein, der sicher durch den Verkehr von London navigiert ist. Viele Infos, sehr flexibel und am Ende im Sherlock Pub. Gern wieder!”
Join Richard on a small-group Sherlock Holmes tour through London, from the Sherlock Holmes Pub and St Bartholomew’s Hospital to Speedy’s Cafe and 221b Baker Street. Expect book lore, BBC filming sites, London history, Tube travel, and time for photos.
“We were lucky that we got Richard - the founder of the tour. Also, our tour was smaller (3ppl) so we got to go inside some of the places and see a bit more. We’re not huge Sherlock fanatics, but we love the BBC series. Richard did a great job of not only pointing out the Sherlock specific locations, but also contextualized places we passed by that might be significant to us - like Benjamin Franklin’s house and his history in London. He was really great at making sure we got the pictures we wanted. So cool to see the spot where Sherlock stages his death from the series. There…”
Spend three hours walking from Green Park past Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and more. Your guide then directs you to Baker Street for a two-hour visit to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Cléo is one guide praised for clear stories and patience.
“The guide had tons of informations and presented it in a good way. It's been a joyful day”
Follow a Sherlock Holmes mystery from BBC Broadcasting House through Marylebone to 221b Baker Street. Your phone supplies 13 puzzles, directions, and story clues. There is no guide, so you can pause, restart, or set your own pace during this 50-minute to 1-hour-20-minute walk.
“A very enjoyable, fun and interesting experience, I learnt a lot ! I would recommend this to others.”
Follow Sherlock Holmes through central London on a private three-hour walk for up to 15 people. Guides such as Michael and Dewi connect Conan Doyle’s stories with BBC Sherlock and Guy Ritchie film sites, ending at Baker Street opposite the museum.
“informative, funny and knowledgeable. our guide Dawi knew everything and more.”
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