PRIVATE SHERLOCK HOLMES TOUR | couples • families • small groups

SHERLOCK HOLMES IN PRIVATE
On the trail of the super sleuth's London haunts.

● Half-day tour of London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● Tailor-made for couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons).
● Pick-up/drop-off at any London hotel or residence. Typical timings: 09:00-13:00.
● Subject to openings & availability. Any admission fees payable on entry.
● Price (per car): 1-2 persons=£300.00; 3-4=£335.00; 5-7=£360.00. Admissions extra.

HALF-DAY ITINERARY
You will be escorted personally on tour by an officially qualified Blue Badge driver-guide.
A private car becomes our Hansom cab for this half-day jaunt on the trail of the London locations connected to the famous fictional super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes, the fictional private consulting detective created by late-Victorian author Arthur Conan Doyle, has recently been enjoying a renaissance of interest. With a major BBC television series pulling in record viewers and two major blockbuster movies giving us the full Hollywood treatment, the immortal detective has become a phenomena once again.

Conan Doyle set the majority of the 60 adventures in London, at the time the biggest city the world had ever known, and it's here we find the inspiration for the stories. Just off Trafalgar Square, we home in on the scent of the legendary Hound of the Baskervilles, in a pub now synonymous with Sherlockonia. Nearby we discover the old theatre that inspired not only the character of Holmes but also that of Dracula.

Onward in our 'Hansom cab' though the foggy London past, we find the places where the ever-loyal Watson heard about, and then was introduced to his illustrious friend. Filming locations are also pointed out, and there are plenty of them, as Holmes is the most played character EVER on screen.

But what of the most celebrated fictional address in literature, 221B Baker Street? Well, of course the real residence doesn't exist (despite thousands of letters being sent to it over the years), but nearby we find a Holmesian treasure trove in the shape of the privately run Sherlock Holmes Museum, complete with stunning recreation of the rooms of 221B. So don your dapper deerstalker and discover this definitive downtown detour for diehard devotees of the dauntless duke of detective deduction!

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PRICE OPTIONS:

SHERLOCK HOLMES IN PRIVATE - PERSONALLY-GUIDED HALF-DAY TOUR	PRICE (Half-day 4 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-2 passengers)	£300.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (3-4 passengers)	£335.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£360.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.

HOW THE TOUR WORKS:

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a friendly qualified guide (or driver-guide for car tours) providing a knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Where venues offer in-house guides or audio devices, your guide will still escort you.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time or at a start time of your request. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and includes built-in stops for photo opportunities and facilities.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR IN 3 EASY STEPS:

STEP 1: Send e-mail to tours@yourlondontours.com with the following information:
● Name or brief description of tour required.
● Date service required.
● Number of adults/children, age of children.
● Full address of hotel, place of residence or venue to be picked up from or met.
● Special interests or information to help us make your tour more enjoyable.
● Lead contact name and full billing address.
● Home phone number or cell phone number.

STEP 2: On receiving this information we will e-mail a reply confirming availability, price and payment procedure. If the tour is unavailable, eg, attractions are closed or we are fully booked, we will inform you or provide details of another operator.

STEP 3: If you are happy with your tour booking please make payment as directed.
Payments can take up to 48 hrs to process. On receiving payment, we will e-mail a tour confirmation and receipt. Please check details carefully and e-mail us with any queries.

BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:
• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or supplementary guide hire.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for events.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.

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Vehicle spec:
Silver Mercedes-Benz Viano V6, seven-passenger luxury people carrier, high-spec interior trim with leather seats, armrests, headrests, air-conditioning, climate control, sound system, front and rear electric sunroof, sliding passenger doors, luggage space.

Driver-guide info:
Our driver-guides are smartly presented, knowledgeable and friendly. They are professionally qualified and drive fully insured private hire vehicles. They carry the 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of the major London venues and many other attractions in the UK.