Elementary My Dear London: The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Tour｜United Kingdom

Ditch the large tour groups and join a much more personal and intimate look at the life and career of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous creations Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson.

Delivered in a storytelling narrative that weaves the history of both creator and creation, this tour is perfect for all Sherlock Holmes fans wanting to get closer to the Victorian world of the great detective and the characters and locations that shaped him.

This tour focuses on the original stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from the 1880's - 1927.
But additional BBC 'Sherlock' TV show locations will be added for those interested in Benedict Cumberbatch's modern Sherlock Holmes.

How does this tour differ from other similar tours?
To start, your guide is a true 'Sherlockian' who previously worked at the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Baker Street, and is a published author (The Adventure of Undershaw)
Being a very small group, this tour takes you to locations other groups can't or won't go.
We see hidden London sites, ancient alleys and buildings not covered in other tours. Your guide also has a few tales not known by other guides relating to some of the famous Sherlock sites covered on the tour.
This tour has achieved 100% five star reviews and 'Badge of Excellence' status on other platforms and 2026 marks 10 years of operating this tour.
Now available on KKday.

Highlights
• Arthur Conan Doyle's Medical Surgery where 'The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes' were written.
• See where Sherlock and Watson first met in 'A Study in Scarlet' published in 1887.
• Buildings, Landmarks, and Streets featured in the stories and inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle.
• 221B Baker Street and optional visit to the Sherlock Holmes Museum
• Other iconic London locations included on the tour: St Paul's, Bank, St Barts, Smithfield, St Bartholomew the Great Church.
• Your guide will add wider London history and context to further enhance your experience.