Audio tour

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England
London

Sherlock Holmes in London

In the Footsteps of Sherlock: A Literary Journey through London's Enigmatic Past

Ptolemy

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About
Places
Preview
Important
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Why us

Walking
Easy
10

3:00
Audio in English

Topic

Indulge in an captivating exploration of London, narrating the extraordinary story of fictional detective hero Sherlock Holmes. Follow in Holmes’s footsteps as you delve into the mysteries of Baker Street, Langham Hotel, and many other hidden locations tied to Arthur Conan Doyle’s literary genius.

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Delve into the past and discover your destination with a fresh set of eyes through this self-guided storytelling tour. Navigate from place to place using our map, get interesting tips and listen to our engaging narration while experiencing living heritage like few others ever will. No guide or app download is required, just bring your phone and an open mind!

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

(by Philafrenzy, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Scotland Yard

Private

Sherlock Holmes Pub

Open daily 12–11 PM

Free - Public

(by Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Simpson’s Restaurant

Temporary Closed

Private

(by Matt Brown, CC BY 2.0 Wikimedia Commons)

The Lamb And Flag

Open daily 12-11 PM

Free - Public

(by Ewan Munro from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 Wikimedia Commons)

The Three Greyhounds

Open daily 12-11 PM

Free - Public

(by The Langham, London, CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Langham Hotel

Private

Upper Wimpole Street 2

Private

(by Goyaldevender, CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Free - Public

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Open daily 9:30 AM–6 PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Reviews

What people who took this tour have said.

Very cool.

Hannah – Germany
Get Your Guide
GetYourGuide traveler – Ireland
Get Your Guide
A great thing to do, some of the links a bit tenuous to Sherlock. We turned it into a pub crawl – it was great!

GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom
Get Your Guide

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Sherlock Holmes in London

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on April 24, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

Ptolemy

Audio tour

•

England
London

Sherlock Holmes in London

In the Footsteps of Sherlock: A Literary Journey through London's Enigmatic Past

Ptolemy

Start tour

About
Places
Preview
Important
Reviews
Why us

Walking
Easy
10
5 km
3:00
Audio in English

Topic

Location

Directions to starting point

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Scotland Yard

Private

Sherlock Holmes Pub

Open daily 12–11 PM

Free - Public

Simpson’s Restaurant

Temporary Closed

Private

The Lamb And Flag

Open daily 12-11 PM

Free - Public

The Three Greyhounds

Open daily 12-11 PM

Free - Public

Langham Hotel

Private

Upper Wimpole Street 2

Private

Sherlock Holmes Statue

Free - Public

Sherlock Holmes Museum

Open daily 9:30 AM–6 PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Reviews

What people who took this tour have said.

Very cool.

Hannah – Germany
Get Your Guide
GetYourGuide traveler – Ireland
Get Your Guide
A great thing to do, some of the links a bit tenuous to Sherlock. We turned it into a pub crawl – it was great!

GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom
Get Your Guide

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Sherlock Holmes in London

Start tour

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on April 24, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

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