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London Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
GoodTop 23% in London
16 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Follow Sherlock Holmes filming and literary locations through London with a private guide, from Westminster to the City of London.
About this tour
Trace the footsteps of the world’s most famous fictional detective on a private London Sherlock Holmes walking tour. With a professional guide, explore districts from the West End to the City of London and hear behind-the-scenes stories tied to Sherlock Holmes on screen and in print.
Along the way, pass notable locations including St Bart’s Hospital, the South Bank, and Westminster, with time to stop for photos at memorable sites such as the Sherlock Holmes pub. Your guide also shares anecdotes about Sherlock actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, bringing the city’s detective connections to life. The tour is listed as 120 minutes, while provider details also describe a 2.5-hour tour.
Meet outside 224 Piccadilly, near the Eros statue and Criterion Theatre, and arrive 10 minutes before departure. Follow the clues through London with your own guide and discover the places that make this city a fitting backdrop for Sherlock Holmes.
Highlights
- Follow Sherlock Holmes filming and literary locations across London
- Explore Westminster, Southwark, and the City of London
- Hear behind-the-scenes stories about Sherlock actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman
- Pause for photos outside memorable sites, including the Sherlock Holmes pub
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Behind-the-scenes commentary about Sherlock Holmes
- Visit London districts including Westminster, Southwark, and the City of London
- See sites including St Bart’s Hospital, the South Bank, and Westminster
- 2.5-hour tour of Sherlock filming locations in London
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.94 / 5 · 16 reviews
Important information
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure
- Meet outside 224 Piccadilly, near the Eros statue and Criterion Theatre
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
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- Public transportation is available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 16 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 23% in London means it ranks in the top 23% of tours in London by this score.
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