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

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About this activity

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!

Highlights

    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

    Not included

    • Gratuities (optional)
    • No tickets required
    • Transportation throughout tour
    • Hotel pickup/drop-off
    • Food and additional drink

    Itinerary

    1. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      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.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    2. 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.

      1 hourAdmission not included

    3. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      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.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

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

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

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

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
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    Travel Curious
    Product code
    255730P222

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