Trace Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watsons steps around the Victorian London they knew at the end of the 19th century- from the comforts of 221b Baker Street to the residences of the victims and villians in Conan Doyles classic stories.
Step back in time to the 1890's- London is a city of foggy cobbled streets and clattering horse drawn hansom cabs. Once evening falls the capital's greatest criminal minds plan their evil deeds in the shadows of the flickering gas lamps.
Join your guide on an exclusive journey through a Victorian London divided by a great class war. The rich engulfed themselves in the fashions of the day while the poor struggled in a Dickensian world of sleazy slums and alleyways. Reports of the mutilations of Jack the Ripper terrorised society and yet titillated them at the same time. London needed a new hero: enter Sherlock Holmes!
Be guided along the Baker Street area to discover Holmes and Watson's London base. Visit many of our hero's favourite locations as mentioned by Conan Doyle in the stories, including the spot where Holmes met Watson for the first time. See the settings where attempts were made on Sherlock Holmes' life, including the most famous attempt by Holmes' nemesis, Moriarty and discover the stories behind the world's greatest detective.
Unlike other tours, the experience is not just an orientation service where you are left "to wander". It is also not just a drive where all the time is spent inside the vehicle:
Our tours are fully escorted, whether with a professional driver-guide at standard level (one person) or with your own sightseeing team at the VIP levels (professional tour guide plus, in addition, a chauffeur), so that you never miss a beat.
There are no parking problems or walking long distances to see the sights. The curbside service stops right by the attractions, away from the masses.
At standard level photo stops are made with commentary throughout. At our VIP levels with your own expert guide and extra chauffeur, stops are made at the key landmarks for you to go outside on walking tours led by your guide to sightsee in detail, hearing anecdotes and stories about London's past and present, while your chauffeur driven vehicle waits with no parking worries.
Put simply - there is no better way to help make the most of your valuable sightseeing time.
Guests can the following entrance option on this tour, which is offered with exclusive Fast Track entry, the best way to avoid the majority of the lines and help make the most of your experience:
1) Sherlock Holmes Museum
See the "Optional Extras" tab above for further details on tickets.
Daily throughout the year. First tour slot at 9:00am, last tour at 4:00pm. Tours before 4:00pm to include the optional visit to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Given the Sherlock Holmes subject matter, afternoon and evening tours are most popular. Outside working hour quotations are also available on request.
Tour prices are quoted in English. Tours are also available in most languages through our specialist multi-lingual guide team, including Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese. Language surcharges may apply.
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There are no hidden extras: prices include your own private driver-guide or team of a tour guide and chauffeur (at VIP levels), private vehicle, parking fees, collection and return to your central London hotel or Victoria Station and all taxes.
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What fun! A magnificent visit through the London of Sherlock Holmes. We loved going off the beaten path to discover places we would never have found on our own. A must for all Sherlock fans.
Chris Stephens