Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
Overview
On this tour, you'll visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and homes that were under constant surveillance. You'll even be asked to put on your spy hat and learn some of the techniques operatives during the Cold War used around Canberra.
Whether you're a fan of spy stories or simply looking for a fun introduction to Canberra's history, this tour is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the secret past of Australia's capital city.
Inclusions
- Passionate & Professional Local Guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Canberra 2600 Australia
Our tour meets at the National Archives.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really enjoyed this tour. A nice pace to wander the Canberra streets, really knowledgeable and approachable guide (Sita) and fascinating information to learn. The size of the group was about 15-20 people. I've lived in Canberra more than 20 years but still learned so many new things. I plan to ta...
Really enjoyed this tour. A nice pace to wander the Canberra streets, really knowledgeable and approachable guide (Sita) and fascinating information to learn. The size of the group was about 15-20 people. I've lived in Canberra more than 20 years but still learned so many new things. I plan to take visitors along with me next time. Ended at the Kingo pub, so you can plan to finish with a relaxing drink.Loved the topic and the easy walk through the streets to our final destination. You got a real sense of how the cold war was as far reaching as Australia. Very informed and engaging guide.
Loved the topic and the easy walk through the streets to our final destination. You got a real sense of how the cold war was as far reaching as Australia. Very informed and engaging guide.Samantha was a fantastic guide who took the time to get to know everyone over the course of the 2 hour tour. Very highly recommended!
Samantha was a fantastic guide who took the time to get to know everyone over the course of the 2 hour tour. Very highly recommended!Loved this experience! It was engaging, entertaining, and a great afternoon well spent. A really neat insight into Canberra’s history.
Loved this experience! It was engaging, entertaining, and a great afternoon well spent. A really neat insight into Canberra’s history.Tash was an excellent guide, who was friendly and engaging. She had researched her topic well as she was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour.
Tash was an excellent guide, who was friendly and engaging. She had researched her topic well as she was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour.Our tour guide Tash took time to break the ice and had everyone laughing, as we explained whether we would make a good spy. Tash was well informed and entertaining as she regaled the group with tales of how women have been involved in espionage. We walked to various significant sites, beginning...
Our tour guide Tash took time to break the ice and had everyone laughing, as we explained whether we would make a good spy. Tash was well informed and entertaining as she regaled the group with tales of how women have been involved in espionage. We walked to various significant sites, beginning with a former post office where the earliest ASIO agents would steam open mail, finishing with the home of the Petrov family and then the Russian embassy.