
Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London worth booking?
Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $195 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (16)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $195 per person
Follow the trail of everyone’s favourite detective as you hunt down filming and literarey locations linked with great detective with your own private guide. A must for Sherlock Holmes fans, this 2 hour, walking tour will
What you get
About this experience
Follow the trail of everyone’s favourite detective as you hunt down filming and literarey locations linked with great detective with your own private guide. A must for Sherlock Holmes fans, this 2 hour, walking tour will take you around London districts from the West End to the City of London. Along the way you'll be able to pose for photos outside memorable locations like the Sherlock Holmes pub and hear fascinating anecdotes about Sherlock actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Learn more about Sherlock Holmes with behind the scenes commentary
- Explore London districts like Westminster, Southwark and the City of London
- See memorable sites like St Bart’s Hospital, the South Bank and Westminster
- 2.5-hour tour of Sherlock film locations in London
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Piccadilly Circus
See where we first hear of the great detective in the very restaurant located in this iconic area of London.
20 minutes here
St. James's
The location of Sir Thomas Rotherham’s house – to which Holmes has been taken in the first movie about Sherlock from Guy Ritchie
20 minutes here
Trafalgar Square
See locations from the BBC Series with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
20 minutes here
Strand
Visit the Sherlock Holmes pub and litereary locations
30 minutes here
Somerset House
See locations from the Sherlock Holmes movie.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time. The meeting point is outside 224 Piccadilly (which also says 'Criterion Est 1874. Restaurant' in the blue sign above the entrance) near to the Eros statue, next to the Criterion Theatre. Leave Piccadilly Circus station by exit for statue of Eros.)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Brit Movie Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience for someone on their own.
Completed this tour with Fiona this morning it was great fun. I am mid 60s and the pace was fine. She was animated and helpful.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent
The tour was a really awesome experience. Our tour guide Owen provided comprehensive explanation of the set of Shelock Holmes movies and gave us lots of trivial info on London history. Both my daughter and I learned lots! The amount of walking was just about right. Highly recommend to any shelock holmes fans! We went to the Shelock Holmes live game in the afternoon so it was a great day for us.
via Tripadvisor
Fiona is fab
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
via Tripadvisor
Amazing walking tour with Fiona
Amazing walking tour with Fiona. She knows everything about Sherlock and it was very interesting for 2 hours. We are French and not fluent, but it wasn't a problem and we understood 90% of the explanations.
via Tripadvisor
Interesting and informative
I took my friend (who is a die hard Sherlock Holmes fan) on this tour for his 50th birthday and he loved it. Our tour guide Elise was really knowledgeable on all things Sherlock including the books and stories as well as the t.v. and film adaptations. She was able to give a comprehensive tour offering recommendations for lunch and some general knowledge of London as well as all the Sherlock points. I was originally disappointed that the tour didnt cover Baker street or the Sherlock museum but it was no bother going to these locations afterwards and separately, but something to bear in mind when booking as this isnt made clear throughout the booking process. If you're a Sherlock Holemes fan and someone that loves the films and series then this is a great tour to go on.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London cost?
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Prices start at $195 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour of London start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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