Greater London Trip Overview
For almost sixty years, James Bond films have been at the top of box office charts, making this one of the most successful movie franchises ever. Fans worldwide have been thrilled by the storylines, the action, the glamour and the cars – as well as the iconic locations, many of which are right here in London.
This self-guided audio tour starts in Piccadilly, and then navigates the elegant streets of St James’s where you’ll find some of London’s most exclusive private members clubs and ends up in the vibrant Covent Garden area. Along the way, you’ll hear fun facts and trivia about the making of the films and gossip about the various actors who’ve made this iconic role their own.
This is a great tour for James Bond enthusiasts, but equally enjoyable for those who simply want to soak up the unique atmosphere that this great city has to offer. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap’s Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
For almost sixty years, James Bond films have been at the top of box office charts, making this one of the most successful movie franchises ever. Fans worldwide have been thrilled by the storylines, the action, the glamour and the cars – as well as the iconic locations, many of which are right here in London.
This self-guided audio tour starts in Piccadilly, and then navigates the elegant streets of St James’s where you’ll find some of London’s most exclusive private members clubs and ends up in the vibrant Covent Garden area. Along the way, you’ll hear fun facts and trivia about the making of the films and gossip about the various actors who’ve made this iconic role their own.
This is a great tour for James Bond enthusiasts, but equally enjoyable for those who simply want to soak up the unique atmosphere that this great city has to offer. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap’s Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9BR, UK
On this tour, you’ll briefly stop outside The Ritz to learn about its history and connection to James Bond author, Ian Fleming. You’ll hear more about the hotel’s connection to Bond while you continue the tour.
Pass By: Boodle’s Gentlemen’s Club, 28 St James’s St, St. James’s, London SW1A 1HJ, UK
The tour stops briefly outside Boodles Gentlemen’s Club. Here you’ll learn which fictional club in the Bond books was inspired by this real-life club.
Pass By: DUKES LONDON, 35 St James’s Pl, St. James’s, London SW1A 1NY, UK
The tour makes a brief stop outside the Dukes Hotel and Bar. You’ll learn about the hotel’s history and how it was one of Ian Fleming’s favourite watering holes.
Pass By: John Lobb, 9 St. James’s Street Sw1, London SW1A 1EF England
The tour stops briefly outside of John Lobb and Lock & Co. There you’ll learn about the shop’s long-standing history with the Bond films.
Pass By: Reform Club, 104 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EW England
You’ll make a brief stop outside the Reform Club. Here you’ll learn which two of the Bond films are connected to the club.
Pass By: The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, UK
The tour stops briefly outside The National Gallery. You’ll hear which Bond film has a scene shot inside the gallery and, if you wish, you’ll have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside.
Pass By: Old War Office Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2EU, UK
The tour stops briefly outside the Old War Office building where you’ll hear about its history and its connection to the Bond films.
Pass By: Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB, UK
The tour stops briefly outside the Ministry of Defence. You’ll learn about the building’s history and its connection to the Bond films.
Pass By: 2 Whitehall Ct, London SW1A 2EJ, UK
The tour stops briefly across from the restaurant at 2 Whitehall Court. You’ll learn about the building’s history, its connection to the real-life head of the Secret Intelligence Service and who he inspired in Bond.
Pass By: Somerset House, The Strand, London WC2R 1LA England
You’ll stop briefly in front of Somerset House where you’ll hear which movies the location has been featured in.
Pass By: Rules, 34-35 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LB, UK
The tour ends in front of the Rules restaurant. Here you’ll hear about the restaurant’s feature in the 2015 film Spectre as well as some of its history.
