London’s Spymasters
St James's Park Underground Station (Broadway/Petty France exit)
Guided by Dan Parry
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | |
| 25 May 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 29 June 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 13 July 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 31 August 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 28 September 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 26 October 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 30 November 2024 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
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
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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.
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
Want to find out more about wonderful Westminster? Check out our other Westminster tours.
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.
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.