Sherlock Holmes Museum & See London's Top Sights Walking Tour

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About this activity

Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks on a 5 hour walking tour and visit the Sherlock Holmes museum to learn about the world's most famous investigator sleuth.

Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony (daily Jun & Jul, otherwise Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun). Head to Westminster, see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Go to the London Bridge area to see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.

After your tour, visit the world-famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, who lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Mr. Holmes shared his place with his loyal friend and colleague Dr. Watson. The house is protected by the government due to the special architectural and historical interest.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Sights Tours Group LLC

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Sherlock Holmes Museum Entrance Ticket
Included: Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours)
Included: Local Fun Guide

Not included

Not included: Please bring a Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5
Not included: Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point

Itinerary

Buckingham Palace

one hour Admission not included

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!

Afterwards, walk along the Royal Mall.
Trafalgar Square

20 min

Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

20 min

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!
Whitehall

20 min

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!
Houses of Parliament

40 min

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.
Westminster Abbey

20 min

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!
Southbank

40 min

After a short journey on the London Underground, we’ll arrive at the vibrant Southbank area where you’ll see the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
St. Paul's Cathedral

20 min

Next, we’ll walk onto Millennium Bridge (known by locals as Wobbly Bridge!) to get a wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral and its famous dome.
Borough Market

30 min

Your guide will take you inside lively Borough Market - home to great local food and some secret Harry Potter filming locations! Afterwards, see the impressive Southwark Cathedral.
London Bridge

30 min

We continue onto London Bridge - the perfect viewpoint to see sights like Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast (WW2 Battleship), The Shard skyscraper (UK's tallest building) and the Square Mile!
The Sherlock Holmes Museum

one hour Admission included

After the walking tour, your guide will direct you to 221b Baker Street, the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Mr. Holmes shared his place with his loyal friend and colleague Dr Watson between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Discover the magic behind the books!

This part of the tour is unguided and you can explore at your own pace.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

•⁠ ⁠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

End point

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 25 mins away by public transport - transport cost will be approx. £5.

Using your ticket

Please arrive 15 minutes before the experience starts.

Meeting Point: The Ritz London Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK

We meet outside The Ritz Hotel.
Next to 2 red telephone boxes & 2 souvenir stands, underneath one of the Ritz signs.
Nearest tube station is Green Park Underground station
When you get to Green Park Underground station, take the left-hand exit. You will see a set of stairs and a ramp leading out of the station. Take the stairs.
You will walk past the Big Bus Company people and in front of you is the Ritz Hotel & the meeting point!

Sadly, we do not wait for or refund latecomers. Please use a journey planner to ensure you leave enough time to get to the starting point.