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London Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Trace Sherlock Holmes through central London, visiting literary landmarks, filming locations, the Sherlock Holmes Pub, and 221B Baker Street.
About this tour
Follow the trail of London’s most famous fictional detective on this Sherlock Holmes walking tour. Over two hours, explore central London’s literary landmarks, Victorian settings, and locations seen on screen, where the line between Holmes’s world and the real city begins to blur.
Walk toward 221B Baker Street, passing gentlemen’s clubs and scientific institutions that evoke the era of the great sleuth. Along the way, visit the Sherlock Holmes Pub, see the exterior of 221B Baker Street, and discover filming locations, including spots around Leicester Square and Speedy’s Café. The route also takes in landmarks such as Nelson’s Column and the Athenaeum Club, with stories connecting Holmes to Victorian science and society. One London Underground journey is part of the route but is not included.
A live German-speaking guide brings the places and stories together as you explore on foot. Meet at the Thames entrance to Embankment Station, then set out to see London through Sherlock Holmes’s eyes. Book your London Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour and uncover the city behind the legend.
Highlights
- Trace Sherlock Holmes’ footsteps through central London
- See the exterior of 221B Baker Street and filming locations
- Visit the Sherlock Holmes Pub
- Explore literary landmarks and Victorian-era settings
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour
- Visit to Sherlock Holmes Pub
- Visit to the exterior of 221B Baker Street
- Visit to filming locations
Not included
- One London Underground journey during the tour
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4.67 / 5 · 6 reviews
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet your guide in front of the Thames entrance to Embankment Station; look for a Scandic Tours sign
- Your guide will message you on WhatsApp before the tour
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.67 from 6 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
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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