Da Vinci Tour, London

Follow in the footsteps of Sophie and Robert as they try to get to the bottom of the murder of Sophie's grandfather.
The tours take in the historic sites where the action takes place, as well as plenty of other London landmarks along the way. Visit the mysterious Temple Church, the stunning National Gallery, and world-famous Westminster Abbey, site of coronations, royal burials and of course Sir Isaac Newton's tomb.

Da Vinci Code Tour of London - from 2pm to 5pm on Day 1 (Saturday afternoon) or from noon to 3pm on Day 8 (the 2nd and final Saturdayof your London tour).

Da Vince Code London locations

Fleet Street

The story in London picks up after Langdon and Neveu disembark from a harrowing flight with Teabing on his private jet from France. They are trying to solve the clue "In London lies a knight a pope interred". Believing that a knight's tomb located somewhere in London would provide the password to opening the cryptex, they make Temple Church just off Fleet Street their first port of call.

Temple Church

The church itself is set in the midst of a series of buildings known as Inner and Middle Temple. They are part of the historic Inns of Court where barristers train. The church, previously one of London's best kept secrets, is a rare surviving example of a Norman round church and was consecrated in 1185. Langdon and Neveu are most interested by the intricately carved stone effigies of knights that lie on the ground: "ten of the most frightening tombs you will ever see".

St James's Park

The most regal of London's five royal parks St James's Park has vistas to Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and Westminster. Langdon's evil nemesis, The Teacher, doesn't have time to stop and admire the views - too many people stand between him and the cryptex. Driving off past Horse Guard's Parade, The Teacher makes his way to Westminster Abbey.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is without doubt one of London's most famous attractions, and deservedly so. Its gothic architecture is simply breathtaking. Many of London's most revered residents, and some non-residents, are commemorated by tombs, floor tiles and plaques among its cavernous rooms.

Sir Isaac Newtons Tomb

The tomb of Sir Isaac Newton is of primary interest to Dan Brown's characters. This is where they "seek the orb that ought to be on his tomb", and where many visitors now seek to do the same.

Orme Court

Opus Dei is the religious organisation used controversially in the book, and the one to which evil, albino monk Silas belongs. Opus Dei's London base is named in the book as being "a modest brick building at number 5 Orme Court, overlooking the North".

Kensington Gardens

Wounded by a bullet, Silas sits in Kensington Gardens. This is of course the location of Kensington Palace, a royal residence for over 300 years and formerly the home of Diana,Princess of Wales. Not having found the prize in London the characters travel up to Scotland, but there is one further not-to-be-missed location for Da Vinci Code enthusiasts.

The National Gallery

Set on London's Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery contains Da Vinci's painting The Virgin of the Rocks. The painting is mentioned in the story as the second version of a work that Leonardo Da Vinci produced after he was commissioned by a religious organisation to paint the Virgin Mary, baby John the Baptist, Uriel and baby Jesus sheltering in a cave. The first painting, The Madonna of the Rocks, was rejected by the organisation for its unorthodox setting of the characters. It is now housed in The Louvre and plays a key part at the beginning of the complex mystery in the book.