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.
Luis A –
The best couple of hours I have spent in a long time. Dan is clearly a subject matter expert in this field and his professional training is evident in how he brings to life the stories he provides where you can visualise the events that happened at the time. I’m looking forward to his forthcoming tour on pirates and more.
Andy Bouffard –
I really enjoyed Dan’s walk. He brought an energy to his storytelling which brought the buildings and streets of London to life. The walk was thoughtfully put together and a highly enjoyable couple of hours. Thanks!
Stuart Murphy –
Dan is very knowledgeable on his subject and brought a fascinating insight about buildings which we had walked passed before and little did we know the stories and the characters who had worked or drank in them. Thoroughly recommended and great value for money
Fiona –
Great walk and talk. Dan is fascinating with loads of great stories woven in with familiar history and hitherto unknown locations!
Dan –
Dan is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker, two hours flew by and I leant lots about London you’d never have know otherwise.
James –
Enjoyable and engaging walk on 28th Jan with Dan, through St James’s on the Spymasters walk. Dan clearly has deep knowledge on the subject which he delivers with enthusiasm. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the subject.
Jason S –
Dan has superbly crafted this narrative. It weaves together a mix of really good stories from beginning to end of the walk. Dan also delivers a very lively and charismatic presentation. Based on this experience, I would go on *any* walk of Dan’s in the future.
stephen durham –
Dan was exceptionally knowledgeable about the overt spy network and brought little known facts to life. Dan was passionate about his subject matter, which was another plus for the walk. The walk is well paced and includes plenty of tragedy and humor. Highly recommended
Richard O’Brien –
Wonderful afternoon…. Highly recommended… Dan, our guide knew his stuff… With clear voice, and a touch of dry humour….
Also it was a fine area of London to explore. Yes, good day had by all!
Janyce Welch –
Fantastic Walk on Saturday called Spymasters lead by the equally fantastic, Dan Parry. Very informative and enjoyable , must do it again as cannot remember all the facts 😂