Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour
Culture, couture, and colour; the ostensible vibrancy and spirit of London permeates every aisle, nook and cranny of the city, and will corner you at some point in time. The eternal revelry, in its myriad hues and shades, ensures that every day of your vacation is an experience.
London is probably the only metropolitan that makes holidays a ‘cakewalk', literally! The famous walking tours in London are a phenomenon wherein you are almost transported to a different era or experience. One of the most popular walking tours being the ‘Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour'.
This tour is a must-do for any Sherlock Holmes aficionado (or if you are not, and still want to be part of this walk, ensure you educate yourself about this legendary detective, or else you might feel like you stick out like a sore thumb).
Not surprising, this ‘elementary' walk begins at Baker Street, home to Holmes since his inception. During the next hour and a half, you shadow the path taken by Holmes and Watson years ago, through the Holmes Statue, Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Sherlock Holmes Museum and Kendal Place the site of the story of the 'Empty House Adventure'. You will relive the mystery of sites used in the stories such as the 'Devil's Foot', the 'Final Problem', the 'Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax', the 'Sign of Four' and many other popular Conan Doyle stories.
From Charing Cross to Strand's gas-lit alleys, and Covent Garden with its Opera House and colourful market stalls, the journey will probably give you an adrenaline rush similar to what the Detective felt while solving a mystery.
Following a peek into Dr Watson's home, both addresses of Arthur Conan Doyle, and Sherlock Holmes pub in Northumberland Avenue, the walk will end at the Sherlock Holmes memorabilia shop.
After such an exhilarating experience, and feeling one with London, the perfect way to unwind would be to relax, and continue feeling like a ‘Londoner' at your private holiday home, carefully chosen from a website such as holiday-rentals.co.uk.
With plenty of space and privacy, you can relax with your own kitchen and living room while striking out to explore your surroundings feeling fresh every morning.
A trip to London during summer will ensure that you return with a suitcase full of lifelong memories.
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