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If you're a fan of all things Sherlock Holmes, then this is the tour for you, combining 3 hours of walking past the famous sights of Westminster with a visit to the fascinating Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker Street.
Before heading to the museum, you'll meet your friendly local guide in Green Park to begin a fun 3-hour tour of Westminster. Along the way, you'll see many of London's iconic sights, including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, The London Eye and Parliament Square. You can even see the Changing of the Guard (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun only - 10am tour)!
Afterwards, your guide will direct you to the underground so you can travel to Baker Street, where you'll enter a museum dedicated to the great detective. Take your time looking at Victorian objects and exhibits related to all of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases!
20 sights in a 3 hour London tour plus entry to the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• We meet outside of the Ritz hotel (Address: 150 Piccadilly) • Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs • The nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
Please note that your walking tour guide will not join you at the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Tickets and directions will be given at the end of your walking tour. Sherlock Holmes Museum is around 15 mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.
Itinerary
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1Buckingham Palace
After a stroll through lovely Green Park, we reach Buckingham Palace - official home of the King! Your guide will tell stories of British Royal history as you admire this beautiful Palace. On certain days you can watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and your guide will find the perfect viewing spot! Afterward, walk along the Royal Mall.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Trafalgar Square
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
Continue to Horse Guards Parade, on the edge of stunning St. James Park. We’ll stop to admire its famous arch and iconic clock - a great photo opportunity!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Whitehall
Next, your guide will lead you to nearby Whitehall. This is home to many grand buildings and monuments, as well as Downing Street where British Prime Ministers have lived and worked since 1735!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Houses of Parliament
At Parliament Square, you’ll see the incredible Palace of Westminster (home to the Houses of Parliament) and the iconic Big Ben clock up close, as well as views of the London Eye and Churchill Statue.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Westminster Abbey
Continue to nearby Westminster Abbey - one of London’s most beautiful buildings with over 1000 years of history. This is where British Kings and Queens are crowned!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Sherlock Holmes Museum
After the walking tour, your guide will lead you to the underground for your trip to Baker Street, where you’ll visit a museum dedicated to the great detective. Explore Victorian artifacts and exhibits from Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases at your own pace!
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Guard Change is on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 10 AM, but the schedule is set by the British Army and may change without notice
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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