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 your Evan Evans Expert Guide 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.

This Experience starts in style at the St. Ermin's Hotel; former headquarter of MI6, where an original coded message was written on silk hangers in the lobby - hunt it down and try to crack the code. Or have a drink before your tour starts at the hotel's Caxton Bar where, in the 1950s, Guy Burgess handed over top-secret papers to his Russian handler.

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 experience, you will 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.

MEETING POINT

Evan Evans office, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1BS. Please arrive at 1:15pm for boarding.

END POINT

London Victoria Train Station - Your Experience will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.

MEETING TIME - 1:15pm at Evan Evans Tours, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1BS

TOUR STARTS: 1:30pm

TOUR FINISHES: 4:30pm approx. at London Victoria Station

Part of this tour includes walking sections so please wear comfortable shoes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hear fascinating tales of treachery, tragedy and subterfuge         
• Gain an insight into Cold War espionage in London and learn about double agents who passed secrets to the Soviet Union          
• Discover the real-life sites used as the headquarters for MI6 and discover how the various intelligence services operate today   
• Luxurious coach with glass roof, reclining seats & FREE Wi-Fi              
• A maximum of 16 people on this Experience

Plans change, often unexpectedly and we understand that. Amend your order, or cancel prior to 48-hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations inside the notice period are non-refundable.