What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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
1
Buckingham Palace
1 hour
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.
2
Trafalgar Square
20 minutes
Reaching this iconic public square, you’ll see Nelson’s Column, the stunning fountains, and famous buildings including The National Gallery.
3
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall
20 minutes
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!
4
Whitehall
20 minutes
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!
5
Houses of Parliament
40 minutes
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.
6
Westminster Abbey
20 minutes
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!
7
Sherlock Holmes Museum
2 hours
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!
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