Sherlock Holmes Museum & Westminster Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 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 Ticket
Included: Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of London (3 hours)
Included: Local Fun Guide

Not included

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
Not included: Umbrella if it looks like rain!
Not included: Transport to Baker Street (bring a contactless credit/debit card or Oyster Card for travel)

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!

Afterward, 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!
The Sherlock Holmes Museum

2 hours Admission included

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!

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 15 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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