Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour in Canberra's Hidden Spies World

Uncover the secret past of Australia’s capital city on the Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour. Explore hidden spies world, hear unbelievable stories of women spies, and learn Cold War techniques. Perfect for spy enthusiasts and history lovers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Archives of Australia - Our tour meets at the National Archives.
What's Included
  • Passionate & Professional Local Guide
Additional Information

Step into Canberra’s hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations. Explore the secrets lurking behind ordinary suburban streets and hear the unbelievable (recently unclassified) stories of the women who were both spies and spied upon.

On this tour, you’ll visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and homes that were under constant surveillance. You’ll even be asked to put on your spy hat and learn some of the techniques operatives used around Canberra during the Cold War.

Whether you’re a fan of spy stories or simply looking for a fun introduction to Canberra’s history, this tour is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the secret past of Australia’s capital city.

Location
Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
Commonwealth Avenue
Our tour begins and finishes inside the front lobby of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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683traceyc
Aug 3, 2024
Excellent walking tour in Canberra - Great local walking tour, learnt so much! Have been on 2 so far and will definitely use when people come and visit! Not an arduous walk but every interesting
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Margcu
Jul 29, 2024
There is no place where espionage is not possible (Sun Tzu). - Sita has done her homework, resulting in a highly informative and entertaining tour. I learnt a lot about the history of women in espionage in Australia and in future will walk the streets of Canberra seeing things in a whole new and fascinating light! I will be recommending this tour to family, friends and out of town visitors. Utterly fascinating and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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Wanderer12495790587
Jul 16, 2024
Must do in Canberra!! - Highly recommend! If you are from Canberra or visiting this is must do! Such a fun way to tour Canberra!! The guide was so knowledgeable, all the stories were fun and interesting!
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S_bastienm553
Jul 15, 2024
A wonder of a spy tour! - Highly original and wonderfully witty and sympathetic tour. Our guides were funny, perfectly loud, articulated and clear - an important factor to our French ear! -, and highly available and talkative. Let's be as leaky as the early Aussie intelligence services: don't keep it a secret!
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Valentynas
Jul 13, 2024
All power to resourceful women! - Full of fascinating anecdotes regarding the role of women in the shadowy world of Australian espionage! Both Tash and Sita kept us on the edge of our seats and on our toes...
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Ssm3497ar
Jun 26, 2024
My second She Shapes History tour! Did not disappoint! - This was my second She Shapes History tour. The first one was so good that it made me immediately want to book another! Just like the first, it did not disappoint. Do yourself a favour and book this tour now. You won’t regret it!
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Q5249ssjayh
Jun 25, 2024
Sita had us all alternating between laughing and gasping! - I did the 'Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage' tour with a group of friends, and it was a blast! Our guide, Sita, was incredibly engaging and had us laughing and gasping throughout. The stories she shared were fascinating and made us see Canberra in a whole new light (who knew there were so many spies who lived here?!!!). Despite the cold, Sita kept us entertained and captivated with her stories. From learning about secret drop points to hearing amusing spy anecdotes, it was genuinely an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this tour and any others from She Shapes History. It's a professionally run organisation with super friendly staff. THANK YOU SSH for an amazing tour!
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C8607lxalinam
Jun 10, 2024
Fun and fascinating tour - A lovely way to spend an afternoon. I did this tour with some friends and we walked and chatted and learned the stories of the women who shaped the history of Australia. Tash was a fabulous guide and is highly skilled in weaving the information and stories together with good humour. I will be looking to do more She Shapes History tours in the future. Highly recommend to locals and those visiting Canberra.
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Deenieok
Jun 10, 2024
Espionage and intrigue in the Capital. - I was so lucky to meet with friends for this tour of espionage and intrigue in the Capital. Tash was a fabulous guide looking after our group with great care. We learnt so much and left wanting more with some more information on the stories to be explored. Starting at the National Archives it was such a beautiful walk with fascinating stories. We wound up at Kingston Hotel, a great spot to catch up with some of the tour participants. This is my second tour with She Shapes History and I will be looking out for more, such a unique and interesting way to share our engaging women’s history in Canberra. Highly recommended!
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Linda_c
May 26, 2024
Great fun! - The guide was friendly, knew her history and was a good story teller. The walk from the archives to Kingston was easy and it was a beautiful autumn day. Highly recommended.
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