London’s Spymasters
St James's Park Underground Station (Broadway/Petty France exit)
Guided by Dan Parry
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 June 2026 | Special | 11 am | 1 pm | Summer | |
| 18 July 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | |
| 29 August 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 12 September 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 24 October 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 21 November 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
| 12 December 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
N.B. Location, location, location. The meeting point for London’s Spymasters is St. James’s Park Underground Station, (Broadway/Petty France exit) – opposite The Old Star pub (…down the road from that mother lode of history, the five-star Conrad Hotel – here’s Conrad Confidential, a tasty podcast about the Conrad – yet another reason for going on this walk).
There was a guy with a gun – aka get to know your guide
And this podcast makes three. It’s a sneak preview of this Walk. Picture Dan in Horse Guards Parade, spinning the yarn of Operation Mincemeat, weaving in the James Bond connection, and – for good measure – getting tantalisingly close to unmasking the real 007.
Step into the shadows of Westminster and discover covert locations where spies, assassins and duplicitous double agents plied their trade. Visiting the smartest corners of London, we peer into a murky world marked by treason and treachery, betrayal and murder.
From the wartime HQ of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) to the exceptionally discreet apartment of C, (‘M ‘in the Bond films), we walk in the footsteps of officers and agents who shaped history. Some of them managed Enigma – WWII’s greatest secret; others deviously created the biggest deception operation of the war.
AND WHILE WE’RE AT IT, MEET YOUR GUIDE
MORE ON THE WALK…
Some planned covert Cold War actions, a few gave away information on all of the above and one or two recently revealed GCHQ’s modern-day London secrets.
A murky world of treason, treachery, betrayal and murder. London’s hidden espionage landscape reimagined as a bold, deliberately stylised spy-thriller illustration.
Visiting shadowy locations that are rarely seen, we pass Ian Fleming’s wartime office, the glamorous house once used by SIS as a recruitment centre and the beautiful garden that witnessed an ugly assassination. Guided by Dan Parry
“For decades to come the spy world will continue to be the collective couch where the subconscious of each nation is confessed.” – John le Carre
Classified Security File, Secret Intelligence Service. Artificially-created spy-thriller illustration evoking the covert world of London’s intelligence services.
George Cuthbertson –
Dan was excellent with a broad and deep knowledge of the subject. He added his personality and sense of humour to make it come to life. In a very large group he held everyone’s attention and we could all hear what he had to say. One of the very best London Walks.
Theresa D –
This is a fantastic tour. We learned so much. Dan is a terrific story teller and his stories are made even more fascinating because you’re standing at or near the locations where they took place.
Ian –
Highly recommended. Dan is knowledgeable and enthusiastic and presents very well. Subject matter was fascinating; at times the factually correct seemed less credible than the fictional; and the streets we walked were eye-opening even to the London residents.
Peter Docwra –
A fascinating 2 hours with some gripping stories and visiting parts of London I was not familiar with. Dan did a great job with a large group (around 35) and connected threads together like the skilled journalist he is. There were four of us, age range 28-70, and we all enjoyed it hugely. We’ve already passed details on to friends who we now would love this tour and I would recommend it to anyone.
Debra B. –
Great walk. Dan is knowledgeable and engaging. The Walk was a perfect combination of better known espionage figures and lesser known ones. The stories were creatively woven together as the Walk progressed. I highly recommend this Walk.
Grant Cansfield –
Excellent walk. Dan’s stories are intertwined throughout the walk in an entertaining and informative manner. Excellent content throughout. I could have easily listened for another hour. A definitive “must book” for any one in London.
James L –
This walking tour is a must for all Londoners. I have lived 56 years of my life in London and I didn’t know of most of the places Dan took us to and talked about.
Fascinating real life stories delivered with passion and great knowledge.
Highly recommended.
William –
Best guide I have had making this probably the best walk I have had. Definitely recommend.
Angela –
Excellent walk. Dan’s expert and thoroughly researched accounts of the spies were fascinating, illuminating and at times chilling. I learned a lot about modern history and about an area of central London which I had previously thought I knew quite well. I was thoroughly gripped and entertained by the experience and sorry when the two hours were over. I plan to go on more of Dan’s walks. Highly recommended.
Keith Hart –
A terrific tour. Great stories and interesting background and details on events you thought you knew about. It really puts a lot of 20th century political history into context. I cannot recommend it highly enough.