Small-Group Spy & Espionage Tour of London
Overview
Experience a side of London that few encounter - the 'cloak and dagger' world of international espionage. Discover the real-life sites, both past and present, used as headquarters for Britain’s top intelligence services and learn about some of the most infamous double agents of the Cold War.
Experience a side of London that few encounter - the 'cloak and dagger' world of international espionage. Discover the real-life sites, both past and present, used as headquarters for Britain’s top intelligence services and learn about some of the most infamous double agents of the Cold War.
- Hear fascinating tales of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge
- Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London and learn about double agents who passed secrets to the Soviet Union
- Discover the real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6 and discover how the various intelligence services operate today
Experience a side of London that few encounter - the 'cloak and dagger' world of international espionage. Discover the real-life sites, both past and present, used as headquarters for Britain’s top intelligence services and learn about some of the most infamous double agents of the Cold War.
- Hear fascinating tales of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge
- Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London and learn about double agents who passed secrets to the Soviet Union
- Discover the real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6 and discover how the various intelligence services operate today
Inclusions
- Expert Guide plus Personal Audio Headset
- Luxury Small Group Vechicle
- Wi-Fi and USB Charing on-board
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
The tour will start and finish in style at the St Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
St James’s Park is the oldest of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of nearly 57 acres.
Surrounded by three palaces, the park is a popular filming location and was featured in the 2002 James Bond film 'Die Another Day'.
Stroll through the park with your storytelling guide to board your luxury mini-coach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Apartments 9 Charles Street Mayfair Apartments, London W1J 5DL England
Pass by the Millennium Hotel Grosvenor Square, currently undergoing refurbishment, and find out about its part in the 2006 poisoning of former KGB man and exile Alexsander Litvinenko.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Thames River, London England
See the home of MI6- famously featured in several James Bond movies - the headquarters of MI5 and visit the public 'dead drop' sites where spies exchanged top-secret information. Discover the locations used by Intelligence Services to recruit their agents, and be shaken and stirred by the stories of some of Britain's most infamous traitors and double agents who passed top-secret information on to the Soviets.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
The tour will start and finish in style at the St Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
The tour will start and finish in style at the St Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. James's Park, Horse Guards Road The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ England
St James’s Park is the oldest of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of nearly 57 acres.
Surrounded by three palaces, the park is a popular filming location and was featured in the 2002 James Bond film 'Die Another Day'.
Stroll through the park with your storytelling guide to board your luxury mini-coach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Apartments 9 Charles Street Mayfair Apartments, London W1J 5DL England
Pass by the Millennium Hotel Grosvenor Square, currently undergoing refurbishment, and find out about its part in the 2006 poisoning of former KGB man and exile Alexsander Litvinenko.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Thames River, London England
See the home of MI6- famously featured in several James Bond movies - the headquarters of MI5 and visit the public 'dead drop' sites where spies exchanged top-secret information. Discover the locations used by Intelligence Services to recruit their agents, and be shaken and stirred by the stories of some of Britain's most infamous traitors and double agents who passed top-secret information on to the Soviets.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Westminster, Victoria Street at Parliament Square, London SW1P 3PA England
The tour will start and finish in style at the St Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
going333
April 2019
We did "Spy & Espionage Tour of London" a week ago, on April 23. It was fantastic. An absolute must for those who like spy stories and/ or history. Andy, our tour guide, a high caliber specialist who has obviously spent years working in intelligence, has a phenomenal knowledge. We have travelled ...
We did "Spy & Espionage Tour of London" a week ago, on April 23. It was fantastic. An absolute must for those who like spy stories and/ or history. Andy, our tour guide, a high caliber specialist who has obviously spent years working in intelligence, has a phenomenal knowledge. We have travelled through the XX century history, covering some of the most fascinating spy stories and operations. The tour combined pleasant and easy walks with some driving around London. All our questions were fully answered and discussed further leading to even more spy stories....The tour was intense when it comes to knowledge we acquired but in ended in St. Ermin's Hotel in a true "spy style" with Vodka- Martini on the house... Andy, thank you!georgiahT2136HW
July 2023
we booked for my partners birthday and was really excited about this only to turn up on the day after paying our travel and taking time off work to find they cancelled it but forgot to send us an email. Had to fight to get compensation and have them a second chance and cancelled again! This time...
we booked for my partners birthday and was really excited about this only to turn up on the day after paying our travel and taking time off work to find they cancelled it but forgot to send us an email. Had to fight to get compensation and have them a second chance and cancelled again! This time they did email but made us sort the cancellation for them! They claimed it was low capacity but feel this is very selfish of them. It shouldn't matter if there is one or 500 of you pay for a tour you have a right to go. I have been on many tours over the years with only 3 or so people and they still had the decency to run the tour. Company don't handle anything themselves and make you do all the leg work if you booked through another website in making calls and emails with no help. Just not worth it, my advice would be to find something elsePeter_W
July 2023
Real history linked to creation of James Bond character in films. World War history and walking to iconic historical sites.
Real history linked to creation of James Bond character in films. World War history and walking to iconic historical sites.amsolom
September 2019
My husband took this tour and enjoyed every minute of it. I'm very disappointed that I had to miss it. The tour guide, Andy Jackson, takes you through London and the history of spying-from the beginnings of MI5 and MI6 to the Cold War to recent assassination attempts by Russia to silence ex-spys ...
My husband took this tour and enjoyed every minute of it. I'm very disappointed that I had to miss it. The tour guide, Andy Jackson, takes you through London and the history of spying-from the beginnings of MI5 and MI6 to the Cold War to recent assassination attempts by Russia to silence ex-spys and double agents. Andy tells interesting anecdotes and stories at each stop. He fills you in on the real stories behind the headlines; stories you will remember to tell your friends and they won't believe you because the truth is stranger that the stories told to cover it up. This was by far my husband's favorite tour during our stay. I will definitely make it a point to go on it the next time we are in London. Anyone old enough or interested enough to understand what was at stake during WWII and the Cold War will appreciate this tour.96chandank
July 2019
I had taken this tour with 4 kids and lots of excitement but this was utter waste of Money and Time. Would you expect guide taking you through St James park giving knowledge about animals and birds in Spy and Espionage tour? Guide barely shared any stories of spies or exciting incidences of espio...
I had taken this tour with 4 kids and lots of excitement but this was utter waste of Money and Time. Would you expect guide taking you through St James park giving knowledge about animals and birds in Spy and Espionage tour? Guide barely shared any stories of spies or exciting incidences of espionage. Second half of tour was sitting in coach and going around London with guide giving us information about historical monuments. We do not need that in Spy tour. May be some Treasure hunt or analysis game could have been added to make it interesting. In my opinion tour was entirely worthless and time waste.GFLondon
May 2019
I have been living in London for 12 years now and I love going out and about. But if I really want to discover something new about this amazing City, I join one of the many tours that Evan Evans organises in and out of London. Yesterday I had the pleasure to experience their new "Small Group Tour...
I have been living in London for 12 years now and I love going out and about. But if I really want to discover something new about this amazing City, I join one of the many tours that Evan Evans organises in and out of London. Yesterday I had the pleasure to experience their new "Small Group Tours" "Spy & Espionage" which was fantastic, with Phil the guide that made us feel part of the secrets of London! Combination of walking and driven in a brand new luxury mini coaches. Highly recommended!!!!!