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

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Ritz London

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

End point
London

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    London

    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 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palace of Westminster

    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 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    St. Ermin's Hotel, Autograph Collection

    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 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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