The 10 Film Location Tours in London a Short Trip Can Fit

1.Sherlock Holmes-Themed Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a two-hour Sherlock Holmes walk from Piccadilly Circus. Visit places tied to Conan Doyle’s stories, gentlemen’s clubs, grand hotels, and screen versions with Jeremy Brett, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Robert Downey Jr. Guides including Fiona, Owen, Ian, and Spencer bring literary clues, London history, and film trivia to life.

“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the tour we t at a nice gentle pace.”

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2.Harry Potter Filming Locations Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 462 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Walk through up to 18 Harry Potter filming locations with an English-speaking guide, combining movie trivia with London history. See Westminster, the Millennium Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Borough Market, Diagon Alley inspirations, and finish at Platform 9 ¾. Bring a contactless card or Oyster card for the Underground.

“I can't remember the tour guide's name but she was great! She was very knowledgeable and informative. I was able to get some more great photos before I leave tomorrow, ride the tube and everything. The tour was a 1,000/10. She was amazing!”

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3.Sherlock: The Official Live Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 460 reviews · from $48

Take on a Sherlock Holmes case at The Network, Mycroft Holmes’s covert training base. You’ll move through sets inspired by the BBC series, solve clues with your team, and follow video and audio from Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman. The game lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes and suits groups of up to six.

“From the go they engage you. It was entertaining and witty. It was an interactive experience that had the entire family participating. Highly recommend it. You do not need to be a fan of the show to enjoy it.”

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4.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $256

Travel by mini coach from central London to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then spend about three hours at Highclere Castle. Your guide, often praised for lively Downton trivia, covers filming details, village landmarks, castle history, and life above and below stairs. Entry and transport are included, but food is not.

“Great tour with great tour guide and great driver. Viator needs to update meeting point. Overall, very fun day if you are a Downton Abby fan.”

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5.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 9 hours · from $249

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide and driver visiting Bampton, the real Downton village, and Highclere Castle. Walk past the hospital, pub, church, and Crawley family locations, then explore the castle rooms and grounds independently. Guides such as Eva, Russell, Rory, and Chris are known for lively stories, filming facts, and practical help.

“Russell was so much fun and made the drive go by very quickly! He definitely knows his Downton Abbey stuff! Neil, our driver, was quiet but got us there safely and on time. The time spent at both the village and the castle was adequate and we had plenty of time to explore. Highly recommend!”

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6.Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 9 hours · from $209

Follow Downton Abbey from London to Bampton, the show’s village setting, then spend three hours at Highclere Castle. Your English-speaking guide fills the coach ride with filming stories and selected episodes. Guides such as Eva, Richard, Rory, and Jed have earned praise for their humor and detail, while the castle visit remains self-guided.

“Richard was fantastic! He was very informative, funny, and just a great guy! He made sure everyone was comfortable from the beginning all the way to the end of the tour. Tony (the driver) & Richard both shared stories from the show as well as information about the UKs filming industry. Bampton was fantastic! I loved all the information about which building was used and how the locals were part of the cast. Highclere Castle is beautiful, that’s a fact. The only thing I would suggest is that the castle has some sort of guide. Whether that means having your guide walk with smaller groups & having maybe 2 tour…”

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7.Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a two-hour walk through Sherlock Holmes London. See film locations tied to Murder by Decree, BBC Sherlock, and Guy Ritchie’s films, along with the fictional Diogenes Club and Somerset House. Guides such as Ian, Fiona, Owen, and Spencer bring the Holmes lore to life.

“I had Spencer as my tour guide and he was great, made quite a fun tour and made the walking feel like nothing. and the fact he's a fan of Sherlock Holmes makes it greater, because he knows his stuff properly. lovely lad”

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8.Jack The Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 195 reviews · from $80

Travel by air-conditioned coach through historic London, then walk through Smithfield Market and the East End as your guide tells stories of Jack the Ripper, public executions, body snatchers, and the Cock Lane ghost. Guides such as Magnus, Allan, Andrew, and Sinead have led the tour. It ends near Trafalgar Square at the Sherlock Holmes Pub.

“Wonderful! Our guide, Magnus, was very informative, funny, kind and dressed to the tens! Great tour to places we would not have discovered on our own. Whether you’re a Jack the Ripper enthusiast or not, I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Top 30 Sights Tour and Sherlock Holmes Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 58 reviews · from $91

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 10 for a fast, story-filled walk from the Ritz through Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Southbank, and London Bridge. Your guide then directs you to the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street, where you explore independently. Guides include Will, Nick, Joe, Tim, and Benjamin.

“Will hast been a perfect guide, that knew how to navigate through crowds, where to stand to have the best view, knew a lot of stuff and had an answer to every question. Simply awesome!”

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10.James Bond Shooting Locations Tour by Black Taxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours in a private London taxi tracing Bond locations from *For Your Eyes Only* to *Skyfall*. A Blue Badge or City guide collects you from a central London hotel, shares film and spy lore, and stops for photos at sites including MI5, MI6, Blades Fencing Club, Le Circle Casino, and Bond’s favorite shops. Guides such as Mick also add architecture tips along the way.

“A terrific tour around London stopping for various Bond related locations. The driver/guide provided lots of information along the way (Bond and non-Bond) and made the tour a casual and friendly one. Also, bravo, on navigating and avoiding a protest in London.”

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