Sherlock Holmes Museum & Westminster Walking Tour
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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Sherlock Holmes Museum & Westminster Walking Tour
What's included in Sherlock Holmes Museum & Westminster Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Buckingham 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.
Trafalgar Square
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
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!
Inclusions
- Sherlock Holmes Museum Ticket
- Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of London (3 hours)
- Local Fun Guide
- Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point
- Umbrella if it looks like rain!
- Transport to Baker Street (bring a contactless credit/debit card or Oyster Card for travel)
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- • 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 Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
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.
