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Free Sherlock Holmes Tour
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London with a Local
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, Piccadilly Circus
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Few fictional characters are as closely tied to a city as Sherlock Holmes is to London. Join our Free Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour and explore the streets, stories, and locations that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective.
Starting in Piccadilly Circus, beside the fountain, this guided tour visits famous hotels, gentlemen’s clubs, and atmospheric streets featured in classic stories such as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Scandal in Bohemia. You’ll also stop at London’s only Sherlock Holmes Pub, a highlight for fans of the great sleuth.
No prior knowledge is needed — the tour includes locations used in Sherlock Holmes film and TV adaptations, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr., and Jeremy Brett. Along the way, learn about Conan Doyle’s life, his friendship with Oscar Wilde, and his surprising belief in the paranormal.
This 2-hour Sherlock Holmes walking tour finishes at the historic Lyceum Theatre and is perfect for Holmes fans, literature lovers, families, couples, and solo travelers.
Please note, groups larger than six people and educational groups must arrange a private tour in advance.
Starting in Piccadilly Circus, beside the fountain, this guided tour visits famous hotels, gentlemen’s clubs, and atmospheric streets featured in classic stories such as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Scandal in Bohemia. You’ll also stop at London’s only Sherlock Holmes Pub, a highlight for fans of the great sleuth.
No prior knowledge is needed — the tour includes locations used in Sherlock Holmes film and TV adaptations, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr., and Jeremy Brett. Along the way, learn about Conan Doyle’s life, his friendship with Oscar Wilde, and his surprising belief in the paranormal.
This 2-hour Sherlock Holmes walking tour finishes at the historic Lyceum Theatre and is perfect for Holmes fans, literature lovers, families, couples, and solo travelers.
Please note, groups larger than six people and educational groups must arrange a private tour in advance.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Sherlock Holmes
- The London Library
- Great Scotland Yard Townhouse
- Burlington House School
- Piccadilly Circus
On arrival
We begin in the center of Piccadilly Circus, next to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, just near the underground station. The station is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly line, and around a 5-10 minute walk from Leicester Square and Oxford Street. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella. If you cannot find them, or are running late, you can always use the Freetour.com App for either Android or iOS.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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