Espionage and Spies in London: Where Now’s Self-Guided Tour
At a glance
Espionage and Spies in London: Where Now’s Self-Guided Tour is a 1h 30m – 1h 45m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Prices start from $9.59 per person, and free cancellation is available. 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.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m – 1h 45m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 6–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Espionage and Spies in London: Where Now’s Self-Guided Tour
from $11.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
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
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
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
Stroll across Waterloo Bridge, which has its own connections to the world of espionage and intelligence operations.
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Stop 3
Discover the origins of the nursery rhyme about the Muffin Man and its connection to espionage. This historic theater has its own intriguing tales.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
Uncover the mysteries of Freemasons Hall, a building often associated with secret societies and clandestine meetings.
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Stop 8
Pay tribute to the brave women who played crucial roles in espionage during World War II.
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Stop 9
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.
Meeting point
The tour starts at the main entrance to Waterloo Station, just by Station Approach Road.
End point
The tour ends at Westminster Bridge.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Espionage and Spies in London: Where Now’s Self-Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m – 1h 45m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $9.59 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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.
Where does it start?
The tour starts at the main entrance to Waterloo Station, just by Station Approach Road.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
