The 4 Literary Tours in London to Pencil In First

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.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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3.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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4.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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