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Eyes on the Spies Central London Walking Tour

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Location: London, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Product code: 171388P1


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: St. James' Square, London SW1Y 4JU EnglandOur tour route takes in the St James district around Piccadilly and includes the location that became the focus of a state sponsored assassination attempt by Russian spies. We then explore how the Soviet forces enticed a British spy to defect to the communist regime for cold hard cash and visit the scene of one of Mi5's greatest failures of intelligence that led to a policing tragedy that still remains unsolved today. We finish here by revealing the exploits of a female spy, a hero of the second World War who helped in the fight against the Nazi's.Duration: 50 minutesStop At: Vauxhall Bridge, London EnglandThe Mi6 building at Vauxhall Cross is the modern public face of the British Secret Intelligence Service Mi6. Christened Babylon on Thames we explore the origins and development of the environs of the vast edifice and how it serves the needs of the security community. As we mingle with real life spies going about their daily business we recount an audacious attack on the building by terrorist forces at the turn of the Millennium.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Apartments 9 Charles Street Mayfair Apartments, London W1J 5DL EnglandWe explore this area known as 'Little America' during WW2 to discover an American spy who tried to change world history. Our final stop reveals where the Soviet assassins return to complete their deadly mission.Duration: 35 minutes
Supplier Name
Barfield Capital Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,A small number of hearing induction loops are available for customers who need them. These are limited and must be requested at the point of booking,Not recommended for young persons under 16 years due to moderate descriptions of death,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,All our audio equipment is sanitised between use and we provide extra wipes if guests wish to sanitise for themselves
Inclusions:
Audio receivers with earpieces to receive crystal clear commentary,Entry/Admission - St. James' Square
Exclusions:
guests provide a valid TFL Oyster card or payment method to travel the London Underground the
Traveler Reviews

Fascinating tour of the spy underworld. Barfield (I'm sure that's not his real name) was full of knowledge and stories. Really worth going to even if you're not into spy stuff. Just so surprising to find out how much spy action takes place here in London.

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