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.
Join our expert guide, who has served the crown for over 30 years across the globe, as they shine a light on some of the city’s darkest mysteries as you explore the real-life sites that staged the Cold War’s secret battles.
For decades MI5, MI6 and GCHQ pitted themselves against the intelligence apparatus of the Soviet Union. Theirs is a tale of tragedy, betrayal, and eventual triumph in the war of espionage and counterintelligence. On this fantastic tour, you'll explore this shadowy world and gain an insight into Britain's top intelligence agencies and the different roles they play in protecting the country.
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.
The state of the art VOX Radioguide® system is used during the walking sections of this tour: guests are issued with a personal headset ensuring they never miss a word of the guide's commentary.
This tour is booked and operated by Evan Evans Tours.
Days of operation:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Tour Starts: 1.30pm Evan Evans Tours, Victoria (boarding commences at 1.15pm)
Tour Finishes: approx 4.30pm Victoria Train Station
Duration: 3 hours
Tour operates in English.
Evan Evans Tours: Is a 5-10 minute walk from Victoria Train Station. Boarding: Commences 15 minutes prior to departure. On Board Our Coaches: There are no toilets and no hot drinks or hot food are allowed (cold drinks & odourless food are allowed).
Please note, you do NOT require a printed copy of your eticket. On booking, you'll recieve an email confirmation with your eticket. If you don't have access to a printer, an electronic copy on your phone is sufficient to join the tour.
A full refund or date change will be offered up to 24 hours before travel. Cancellations inside 24 hours will be charged at 100%. Please contact the Evan Evans Reservations Team on UK +44 (0)20 7932 8385.
Spy and Espionage Tour London
An enjoyable tour providing interesting information about the area where I work in Westminster
15-May-2019