England
Travel Experience
Beyond Baker Street: The London of Arthur Conan Doyle
May Term 2026: May 10 to May 17, 2026 (+/-1-3 days)
This travel course looks at the people and places of London through the eyes of British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Students in this course will travel to London, Southsea, and the surrounding area, visiting and reflecting on Doyle's life, his writings, and his enduring legacy in one of the world's great cities.
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Travel Program Leaders
Jeff McClelland
English
Sara McClelland
Biological Sciences
Cost
- Self-Pay Travel Cost (Students who are not Elevate Credit Eligible): $3,400
- Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,600 for eligible students): $800
- For all travelers:
- Insurance Fee: $90 charged directly to your Student Account
- Recommended for Meals & Personal Funds: $300
- Tuition: May be part of spring semester tuition.
Quick Facts
- Travel Agreement Deadline for 2025 Travel: November 15, 2025
- Program Length: 7 days
- Units: 1
- Eligibility: Undergraduate MU student, meet with professor and/or attend info session.
- Language: English
TENTATIVE Itinerary
Day 1: Travel from US to England, arrive at hotel
Day 2: Travel to Southsea and Portsmouth
Day 3: Visit Baker Street, the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Devonshire Place – dinner at Speedy’s Café
Day 4: Visit the British Museum – dinner at Sherlock Holmes pub
Day 5: Take the Sherlock Walking Tour – dinner at Simpson’s in the Strand
Day 6: Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge and the Tower of London
Day 7: Travel from England to US
COVID-19 Disclaimer
Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures. In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program. Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.