Quick Details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Total Price: £25.00 + E-Scooter Rental Fee
Tour Booking Fee: £25.00 (Due Time of Booking)
E-Scooter Rental Fee: £TBD (Due Day of Tour)
Provided: E-Scooter, Helmet and High Visibility Vest
Requirements: Must be 18+ and have at least a provisional driving licence
Days and Times: Every Sunday at 2.00 PM
Group Size: Up to 5 people
Starts / Finishes: Embankment / Baker Street
Follow the footsteps of the Great Detective in this Sherlock themed E-Scooter experience!
Our U.K. E-Scooter tours are run in partnership with various E-Scooter rental companies. We will be announcing our London partner soon!
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay when you book. You will need to rent your E-Scooter at the start of the tour via our partners rental App. Your guide will be on hand to help you access the E-Scooter at the start location.
The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
For more details on our E-Scooters and how to download the rental App, see “Additional Information” below.
Tour Description
Tour Highlights:
- The Sherlock Holmes Pub
- The London Library
- Various Filming Locations
- Office of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- 221b Baker Street + Sherlock Holmes Museum
Tour Outline:
This is the most complete Sherlock Holmes tour in London! Combining our love of the Great Detective with our brand new E-Scooters has created a crime-solving experience like no other!
This tour will take you on an in-depth exploration of everything Sherlock Holmes. It will include filming locations, used in various film and television adaptations. We will also include real-life inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Throughout the tour, we will be investigating and discussing all of the most beloved characters including Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Mycroft Holmes and the villainous Moriarty.
Our E-Scooters mean we can cover more distance than your traditional walking tour. As a result, we are the only tour that will take you from Trafalgar Square to the doorstep of 221B Baker Street!
Your expert guide will regale you with stories, trivia and secrets from the world of Sherlock Holmes. This is the perfect experience for any Sherlock fan! So grab your magnifying glass and join us today!
The tour will begin at Embankment Underground Station. Like all of our tours, we will start with an E-Scooter safety tutorial and practice ride. Whether you have used an E-Scooter before, or this will be your first time, our experienced guides will make you feel safe and comfortable!
When everyone is ready, we will travel to The Sherlock Holmes Pub and Trafalgar Square. This tour will be packed full of anecdotes, references, easter eggs and everything in between. It will feature all the major stories such as Hounds of the Baskerville, Study in Scarlet, Scandal in Bohemia and The Final Problem. So if you’re a fan of the original books this tour is perfect for you.
Or maybe you are a bigger fan of Sherlock on the big (or little) screen? Not a problem! As we scoot down Pall Mall and explore St. James’s we will see filming locations from the much loved BBC’s Sherlock and the internationally acclaimed Sherlock Holmes, feature Robert Downey Jr. Perhaps, you remember Sherlock Holmes before CGI? We will also be taking a look at Sherlock throughout history, discussing classic actors and films over his 100+ years on television.
Next, we will scoot north. Travelling through the luxurious neighbourhoods of Mayfair and Marylebone stopping off at more secretive Sherlock locations as we go. This tour has everything. Amazing Sherlock-themed stories, a fun and exciting E-Scooter experience and some of the most beautiful locations London has to offer.
Finally, we will come to the most famous address in the world: 221B Baker Street. We will conclude the tour outside the front entrance. From here, you are free to continue using your E-Scooter. Perhaps continue scooting around the area, or even explore the nearby Regent’s Park. Or, if you wish to continue your Sherlock-themed experience you could enter the Sherlock Holmes Museum the most complete collection of Sherlock memorabilia in the whole world!
This tour is perfect for any Sherlock super-fan or wannabe Watson!
Additional Information
E-Scooter Rental Cost Explained:
Please note that the E-Scooter cost is not included in the price you pay when you book. We work with a number of top E-Scooter rental companies throughout the U.K. to provide our tours. You will need to rent your E-Scooter on the day of the tour via our partner’s App. This can be done when you arrive at the start location. Your guide will be on hand to help you un-lock and purchase the relevant pass before the tour.
We will be announcing our London partner very soon!
The exact cost of the E-Scooter rental will be announced when an official tour launch date is confirmed.
Downloading the rental App:
Ahead of the tour, you will need to download and set up an account on our partner’s App. Please ensure your account has up-to-date payment information. For more information on how to download the app, read our blog: “E-Scooter Rental Apps: What You Need To Know.”
All necessary information, including a link to the App Store and Play Store, will also be included in your booking confirmation email!
Age Restrictions / Requirments:
The minimum age is 18 years old, and you must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving licence.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
Safety:
Our tours are planned to be as safe as possible. They use scooter-friendly roads and cycle lanes wherever possible. We also provide helmets and high-visibility vests. However, if this will be your first time riding an E-Scooter then check out our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
Weather:
Please bring appropriate clothing for all weather. We may cancel if there is heavy rain or snow.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than 72 hours in advance: full refund.
FAQ’s
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E-Scooters are the perfect way to zip through London. They’re quick, lightweight and speedy. London has developed to become an incredibly micro-mobility friendly city, with plenty of cycle paths and scooter friendly streets.
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A basic level of scooting proficiency is required. However, our tours are specifically designed to cater to E-Scooter novices. So don’t worry if this is your first E-Scooter experience, the tour goes at a leisurely pace using scooter-friendly roads. There will also be plenty of breaks and photo opportunities. In the meantime, we recommend reading our blog: “E-Scooter Safety Tips.”
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Unfortunately no, due to the nature of the current U.K. E-Scooter legislature the minimum age requirement is 16 years old. However, you must be at least 18 to join our tours. In addition, every member of the tour must be in possession of a valid provisional driving license. See below for details.
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Yes, we require all participants to wear a helmet whilst scooting to adhere to our safety requirements. We will provide helmets for all customers
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Due to current U.K. legislation regarding E-Scooters every customer must be in possession of one of the following:
- A valid provisional or full UK driving license.
- A valid full licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country.
- A valid full licence from another country that entitles you to drive a small vehicle in the U.K.
If you are unsure whether your driving license is applicable, then check this government link: “Gov.uk – E-Scooter Trials: Guidance for Users.”
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You will access your E-Scooter via our partner’s App on the day of your tour. When you arrive at the start location your guide will be waiting for you with your E-Scooter. They will be on hand to help you access it and select the right pass.
Before hand, you need to download our parnter’s App, create an account and ensure it has up-to-date payment information.
We will be announcing out London partner very soon!
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Yes, you can book a private tour of up to 5 people. Due to the popularity of the scooters, we will need at least 72 hours to ensure any private booking requests.