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London: Sherlock Holmes Literary and Film Walking Tour
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Scandic Tours
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Embankment station
Languages
English, French
+3
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest detective on this immersive Sherlock Holmes walking tour through central London.
Step into the fog-filled streets of Victorian London and discover how fact, fiction, science, and storytelling combined to create the legend of Sherlock Holmes. This guided experience blends literary history, iconic landmarks, and modern filming locations, bringing Conan Doyle’s world vividly to life.
Start in the heart of London and end at the legendary 221B Baker Street. Learn how Sherlock Holmes became inseparable from the city itself — from gentlemen’s clubs and scientific institutions to bustling squares and quiet backstreets.
Visit the famous Sherlock Holmes Pub, home to a detailed recreation of 221B. Stand beneath Nelson’s Column and learn how Holmes mastered the art of observation in busy public spaces.
Explore London’s intellectual heart near the Athenaeum Club and Royal Society of Chemistry, revealing the science behind the sleuth. Pass elegant landmarks like Fortnum & Mason, highlighting Victorian class and society.
Discover Sherlock Holmes on screen at Leicester Square and Speedy’s Café. Finish at the iconic 221B Baker Street.
Step into the fog-filled streets of Victorian London and discover how fact, fiction, science, and storytelling combined to create the legend of Sherlock Holmes. This guided experience blends literary history, iconic landmarks, and modern filming locations, bringing Conan Doyle’s world vividly to life.
Start in the heart of London and end at the legendary 221B Baker Street. Learn how Sherlock Holmes became inseparable from the city itself — from gentlemen’s clubs and scientific institutions to bustling squares and quiet backstreets.
Visit the famous Sherlock Holmes Pub, home to a detailed recreation of 221B. Stand beneath Nelson’s Column and learn how Holmes mastered the art of observation in busy public spaces.
Explore London’s intellectual heart near the Athenaeum Club and Royal Society of Chemistry, revealing the science behind the sleuth. Pass elegant landmarks like Fortnum & Mason, highlighting Victorian class and society.
Discover Sherlock Holmes on screen at Leicester Square and Speedy’s Café. Finish at the iconic 221B Baker Street.
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
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Nelson's Column
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Sherlock Holmes
Our Guides
Daniela
Hannah
Greg
Georgia
Pedro
Charlie
On arrival
Your guide will be waiting in front of the Thames entrance to Embankment Station with a Scandic Tours sign. Your guide will message you on WhatsApp prior to the tour.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
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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