Espionage and Spies in London: Where Now’s Self-Guided Tour

London, England
Duration1h 30m - 1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Track down the history of secret agents, from the real to the fictional, on this self-guided audio tour of London. Take an immersive stroll, experience GPS playback, and learn all about the dangerous and debonair world of espionage. Hear from Where Now Tours, who, with a combination of historical facts, dramatic re-enactments, and tantalising trivia to impress your friends, will guide you around Westminster.

This spy-themed London tour will take you around the city. Along the way, you’ll hear all about the writer John Le Carré’s ‘George Smiley’, Robert Ludlum’s ‘Jason Bourne’ and, of course, the most famous fictional super-spy ever, James Bond. Every corner has a story to tell, from covert operations to espionage moments, and you’ll hear them all – going as far back as the 1500s with Queen Elizabeth I’s original spymaster.

There’s an exciting story about secret agents' daring exploits on every corner. So grab your fedora and radio transmitter, but watch your back for double agents.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Begin your tour at Waterloo Station, the original home of MI6. Learn about its significance in the world of espionage and its role in countless spy operations.
  2. Waterloo Bridge
    Pass by
    Stroll across Waterloo Bridge, which has its own connections to the world of espionage and intelligence operations.
  3. Theatre Royal Drury Lane
    Pass by
    Discover the origins of the nursery rhyme about the Muffin Man and its connection to espionage. This historic theater has its own intriguing tales.
  4. Piccadilly Circus
    Pass by
    Explore Piccadilly Circus, a famous landmark where a glamorous secret agent danced into stardom. Hear about its role in spy films and real-life intelligence operations.
  5. Whitehall
    Pass by
    Walk through Whitehall, home to the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street, and the Old War Office Building, a key location in the Bond franchise where British intelligence plots their missions.
  6. Westminster Bridge
    Pass by
    Visit Westminster Bridge, where dramatic James Bond action scenes were filmed against the backdrop of Big Ben. This iconic spot is steeped in spy lore.
  7. Freemasons' Hall
    Pass by
    Uncover the mysteries of Freemasons Hall, a building often associated with secret societies and clandestine meetings.
  8. Pass by
    Pay tribute to the brave women who played crucial roles in espionage during World War II.
  9. Somerset House
    Pass by
    Visit Somerset House, which served as an Eastern European location in James Bond films. Delve into its cinematic history and its ties to the world of spies.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the main entrance to Waterloo Station, just by Station Approach Road.

End point

The tour ends at Westminster Bridge.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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