Sherlock Holmes BBC Series and Traditional Locations - A Very Small Group Tour
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
60273P48
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Overview
Ideal for those that love a mix of the Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories and the newer BBC series 'Sherlock' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
Your guide is a dedicated Sherlockian who has an in-depth knowledge of all things Holmes and Watson. The tour will take you on a journey weaving the traditional Conan Doyle stories and old London to the modern world and locations for the smash hit TV series.
Your guide has a 100% Five Star Trip Advisor review rating.
• All the key BBC Filming Locations
• Locations from the original stories
• Expert guide Who is a huge Sherlock Holmes Fan
• Arthur Conan Doyle related sites
• Fun and informative with relaxed pace.
• Very Small Group. Max 6. Hear and interact with your Guide easily
• Other iconic London locations included on the tour.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Oyster Card or travel card is required for the London Underground between locations.
Itinerary
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1
The Game is afoot... It doesn't matter if you are a die hard traditionalist or a modern BBC "Sherlock" fan. I am a nerd for everything Sherlock Holmes and have got you covered! This tour is designed to give you details on the history and locations of the original Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and important filming locations from the recent BBC series. This tour also covers some great London landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, The Strand, and the place where William Wallace (Braveheart) was executed. Starting at Embankment station you will be given an overview of the traditional stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle before your guide takes you to the Sherlock Holmes Pub (a location from Hound of the Baskervilles) The upper rooms contain a recreation of Sherlock's sitting room at 221b Baker Street. Then its on to Scotland Yard and the location where Inspector's Lestrade and Hopkins work. Not that Holmes has a particularly high opinion of the Yard Detectives!
20 min Admission free -
2
Soho
Now its time to see a famous location from the BBC Sherlock series. Remember the scene where Holmes and Watson have just met and are having dinner. They spot a suspicious taxi, Watson leaves his walking stick behind, and they run through the streets trying to catch the Taxi. We will make a stop at that very restaurant!
20 min Admission free -
3
The site of Molly's laboratory, and the first place Holmes and Watson meet in the new BBC show, and also in the traditional books by Conan Doyle. This is also the location of the famous scene where Holmes jumps from the building after confronting Moriarty. The area also has a lot of other interesting buildings and stories which your guide will share with you.
40 min Admission free -
4
Russell Square
The area of Russell square has a long association with writers. The Bloomsbury Group were based here, and so too was Arthur Conan Doyle in 1891. We will pass Sherlock's home before he moved to 221b Baker Street, and go to the spot where Mike Stamford met Dr Watson in the BBC series Sherlock. The route will also pass other filming locations from the BBC show.
Admission free -
5
For many people this is the highlight of the tour. The 221b Baker Street in the BBC series "Sherlock". There will be plenty of time to pose for photographs outside the house, and even enjoy a drink or snack in Speedy's Cafe. On the walls of the cafe are photos of the cast and crew from the show. from series two Sherlock and Watson often discuss a case or buy their morning coffee at Speedy's.
20 min Admission free -
6
The meeting point for fans from all over the world. This statue was commissioned by the Abbey National building society who occupied 221 Baker Street. They received so many letters from around the world they had to employ someone to deal with the requests. Your guide usually carries a Deerstalker cap, and you will be welcome to to use it pose with your hero for a photo.
10 min Admission free -
7
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
Located in Baker Street the Sherlock Holmes Museum is set out as the home Sherlock and Dr Watson share with Mrs Hudson. It matches exactly the descriptions given by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Your guide will end the tour here and leave you to enjoy the shop and museum. If you have any further questions or require any assistance for onward travel your guide will be pleased to assist.
Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We were very lucky to have Richard as our guide who was so knowledgeable and engaging.y husband, who is English, was like a giddy tourist with all the fascinating history Richard shared. While we chose the Sherlock tour as fans of the BBC adaptation, Richard’s vast and expansive knowledge and enthusiasm for Arthur Conan’s works, English literature, and architecture was on full display, making this a very well rounded tour. The time fly by and entailed my stops, sights, and opportunities for the train to spare feet. A solid way to spend some time getting to know this historic city.
Richard was a wonderful guide. Tons of information on Sherlock mixed with historical facts. We would do it again.
Our guide gave us history lessons about London as well as insights and explanations about Sherlock Holmes. I recommend it !
Very detailed overview of Sherlock Holmes and the history of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle! Additional history on other locations and stars.
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 were plenty of stops to use the restroom and get water/coffee. The directions were spot on - make sure you read where to meet him.
The tour was excellent! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a great deal about Sherlock Holmes! We would highly recommend it!
Here I give some of my impressions of the "Sherlock Holmes Tour". My guide was excellent and the chemistry between us was right from the first moment - it was like we had known each other for a long time. Because there were no further registrations, I had a private tour - I enjoyed every second. My guide was very patient and good at the topic, I was able to ask all my questions and always got a competent answer. Feel very in good hands and was able to take a lot of background information, some of which I did not yet know. The tour was very relaxed and there was enough time for photos and so on in all locations. For me as a big Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) fan there were very nice, funny but also emotional hours that I never want to miss. I would book this tour again at any time and can only recommend it to any Sherlock fan! Unfortunately I have lost the name of my guide - I'm not very good at it; =)) Hope he doesn't resent me. It was not just a job for him where he says everything down monotonously and from a little learned - NO - he was noticed every second that Sherlock's passion is also burning in him - I really liked that because it was the whole tour also made authentic! Thank you for getting to know you and for the beautiful, eventful and informative hours with you .....
We loved this tour with Richard! He provided the perfect balance of the history of Sherlock Holmes, information and filming sites of the BBC series (we are huge fans!), and history of London (a welcome bonus to the tour). I highly recommend Richard and his tours! When we are in London again, we will be booking with him!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri. Starts 10:00, 13:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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