Free Sherlock Holmes Tour
Overview of the tour in London
It is hard to think of a character that would have stronger connections to a city than Sherlock Holmes has to London. The stories of Arthur Conan Doyle and its derivatives are a sign of admiration to the city, the typical back alleys and everyday life of London is as Influential as Holmes himself, so grab your hat and join the Free Sherlock Holmes Tour to discover the numerous locations visited by the world's most famous detective!
Get to know the famous places of interest including London’s exclusive Sherlock Holmes Pub. The route will be a perfect gift for any Holmes fan, as you’ll visit places mentioned in the original stories; The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Scandal in Bohemia, The Adventure of the Illustrious Client and others.
It doesn't matter if you haven't read the books, as you will see places frequented by the actors who got a chance to play Sherlock and in their screen appearances.
On the Free Sherlock Holmes Tour you will delve a little into the life of the distinguished author, his friendship with Oscar Wilde and his belief in the mystical, among many more surprises that will leave you stunned to the core!
This activity includes:
- Piccadilly Circus
- Burlington House School
- Sherlock Holmes
- Great Scotland Yard Townhouse
- The London Library
On arrival
We begin in the centre of Piccadilly Circus, next to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, just near the underground station. The station is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly line, and around a 5-10 minute walk from Leicester Square and Oxford Street. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella. If you cannot find them, or are running late, you can always use the Freetour.com App for either Android or iOS.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.