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What's Included
- Enjoy a tour of London to learn all about the history of spies and espionage
- Guided by an 'Espionage expert'
- Visit St Ermin's hotel for a 'Vesper' Vodka Martini (or other drink of your choice) Stop off at Queen Anne's Gate, which was the home of the first Head of the Secret Intelligence Service
- Take a walk through St James's Park and learn about the history of espionage
- Stop off at The Admiralty, supposedly the birth place of Bond himself
- To finish your day, enjoy a two course dinner and a glass of wine or beer at a pub in the heart of Whitehall with the chance to discuss your tour with your fellow spy guests
- Please allow approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes for the tour and around 3.5 hours in total for the whole experience
What Can I Expect
Go undercover on a London spy experience! These guided tours offer a fascinating insight into the sometimes murky world of spying in the capital. From the very real spies of the Second World War, to famous fictitious spies, this London spy walk has it all.
Your meeting point is the Petty France exit at St James's underground station. As soon as you step out onto the street you're in spy land. Innocuous-looking offices housed special Government agencies around these parts, proving you just never know what goes on behind those banal office blinds!
Your host will lift the lid on the world of espionage, intelligence (and counter-intelligence!) eavesdropping, treason and double-crossing, showing you the locations where all this sort of thing happened.
For example, did you know the Secret Intelligence Service (latterly M16) was formed by Sir George Mansfield Smith-Cummings in a residential flat in Queen Anne's Gate? And what's more, there was apparently a secret tunnel too?
St James's park is a lovely oasis of calm in the centre of London. But if those ducks on the pond could talk, they'd tell you that clandestine meetings between spies standing on the bridge above were commonplace…
Naturally, no spy experience would be complete without a visit to London's ‘Clubland'. Back in the day, the St James's area was filled with gentleman's clubs, where deals were done on a handshake over a cocktail and cigar.
And talking of cocktails, you will love your visit to the Caxton Bar at the St Ermin's Hotel for a Vesper Martini. Invented by author Fleming for his hero Bond to order for double agent Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, it's a potent mix of gin, vodka and kina lillet.
Your spy tour finale leads you to a very special private club in Whitehall, where you'll relax and take part in a Q & A session over a meal. A highly appropriate way to end your London spy experience! Buy your vouchers online now.
When Is It Available
- Thursdays throughout the year
- Tours begin at 18.00
Location
- Meet at St James's Park Underground Station at the Petty France Exit in London
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for, please make these known when making your booking
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking
- Under 18s will be served a non alcoholic drink
- Extra drinks and food can be purchased at the establishment
