Why choose this London tour ?
This exciting City of Spies private tour has been created exclusively to take you on a fascinating journey through London’s espionage history during the Cold War, the origins of MI5 and MI6, and to learn about Churchill’s role in bringing down the Nazi regime.
Your tour guide will take you on a journey through the streets of London to uncover the main characters and buildings that shaped the history of the world while telling you stories that seem more like Le Carré novels than real life.
After your walking tour, you will visit the Churchill War Rooms, located below the streets of Westminster. An underground network of bunkers that functioned as British wartime offices, planning, and map rooms.
It was here that much of Allied intelligence and strategy was discussed and planned in WWII, as well as serving as a place of refuge and shelter for the government during the blitz. Your guide will give a fascinating tour of this place that has been left exactly as it was since 1944.
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What makes City of Spies: Espionage in London & War Rooms Private Tour a unique experience ?
Your tour guide will take you on a journey through the streets of London to uncover the main characters and buildings that shaped the history of the world while telling you stories that seem more like Le Carré novels than real life.
Discover the stories of double agents known as the Cambridge Five: Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, John Cairncross, and Sir Anthony Blunt.
Learn London’s rich history of espionage at St Ermin’s Hotel, where Winston Churchill’s meeting known as ‘Setting Europe Ablaze’ occurred in 1940, and walk past the Caxton bar located inside this famous spy hotel used by intelligence service officials to meet up.
Hear the plots to overthrow the government at some of the most powerful institutions in Westminster, including Downing Street, Whitehall, and Westminster Palace.
Explore the Churchill War Rooms with your private guide and get up close to the Cabinet Room. See the Map Room, the beating heart of the war rooms, and discover the Telephone Room that allowed direct communication between the US and the UK government.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- City of Spies: Espionage in London & War Rooms Private Tour
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City of Spies: Espionage in London & War Rooms Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Churchill War Rooms Admission Tickets
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation throughout experience
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink not included
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Curious.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
