City of Spies: Discover London's Espionage History Private Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) London, England
Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Immerse yourself in London's rich and intriguing espionage history on a walking tour. Your tour ends with a drink at the Caxton Bar, where during World War Two, MI5, SIS and Naval Intelligence Division officers such as 007 author Ian Fleming himself met their agents.
On your private walking tour, your guide will take you through the history of events we know well - including the Cold War and World War II - and flip the stories on their heads to show you what was happening behind the scenes, in the deep underbelly of MI5, MI6, and the Met Police. Along your tour, your guide will tell you about several double agents, how they were discovered and the way these events shaped history.

As you finish with a drink in the Caxton Bar, your guide will be sure you're left up to speed on the ways espionage is still going on in London!

What's included

  • A local, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A drink in a historic bar used by British intelligence officers
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • No tickets required
  • Transportation throughout tour
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and additional drink

What to expect

  1. London
    1h
    Immerse yourself in one of the world’s largest centres of international trade, finance, geopolitics, and espionage history. Journey through London's role in the Cold War, the origins of MI5, MI6 and Churchill's role in WWII bringing down the Nazi regime.
  2. Palace of Westminster
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Hear stories of double agents and plots to overthrow the government at some of the most powerful institutions in Westminster, including Downing Street, Whitehall, and Westminster Palace.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Finish your tour with a drink included at the Caxton Bar where, during WWII, MI5, SIS and Naval Intelligence Division officers such as 007 author Ian Fleming himself met their agents.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom.

End point

Finish point will be at the St. Ermin's Hotel.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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