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

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
Westminster Bridge

The tour ends at Westminster Bridge.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Waterloo Station (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Waterloo Bridge (Pass by)

    Stroll across Waterloo Bridge, which has its own connections to the world of espionage and intelligence operations.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Freemasons' Hall (Pass by)

    Uncover the mysteries of Freemasons Hall, a building often associated with secret societies and clandestine meetings.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pay tribute to the brave women who played crucial roles in espionage during World War II.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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