Embark on a thrilling private tour of London’s spy locations, where you’ll uncover the real-life inspirations behind famous spy stories and explore the secrets of film production.
- Somerset House - Visit Russia without ever leaving this beautiful Georgian building, which was originally built for the Admiralty. Find out why EON productions chose to stay in London rather than visit the Russian Federation, and discover some of the huge numbers of films that have also filmed in this amazing location.
- Guiding Fee included
- Gratuities
- TFL Oyster, Travelcard, or Contactless payment for bus journey from Whitehall to Vauxhall Bridge.
This London tour themed around Fiction and Film Spies is undoubtedly a paradise for spy aficionados. Journey through central London visiting sites that featured in iconic spy films, books, and TV series.
Commencing at Somerset House, the tour uncovers fascinating insights from premier Bond films, the novels of Ian Fleming and John LeCarrie, and it delves into how real-life incidents sparked the creation of some of the most iconic fictional British spies ever written. As you cross the vibrant city of London, you will learn about film shooting secrets, the nuances of an actual spy’s life, and what inspirations drove the creation of celebrated spy narratives.
The tour concludes opposite the Mi6 headquarters in London, where your guide will disclose how a prominent film franchise convinced the UK government to include the actual Mi6 building in their movies, and how this building underwent shocking damage and subsequent destruction without any physical contact!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.