Spies & Special Forces
Knightsbridge Underground Station – exit 2 (by Harvey Nichols department store)
Guided by Dan Parry
Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5
Walk Times
| Day | Walk Type | Start Time | End Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 1 August 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 26 September 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 10 October 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Summer | Reserve Online |
| 7 November 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
| 5 December 2026 | Special | 2.30 pm | 4.30 pm | Winter | Reserve Online |
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The glittering whirl of Knightsbridge conceals a shadowy world of modern-day assassins, spies, and special forces. From dead drops used by the KGB to the deadly SAS assault on the Iranian Embassy – via MI5 actions against the IRA and a daring rescue by MI6 – this unique walk is a spies tour with a twist.
Focusing on the sharp end of intelligence operations, we discover real-life James Bonds acting on guts, daring, and a wild stab in the dark.
Knightsbridge has long hosted the British intelligence community and their friends in special forces. Just a gunshot away from the nearby Russian embassy, this part of London is smart, fast, and conveniently crowded. But out of sight in its quiet back-streets are dead drops known to have been used by the KGB, the discreet apartments used by MI6 as a training school, and the home of diver Buster Crabb who vanished on a secret mission to investigate a Russian cruiser.
We encounter the hotel where MI6 met KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky – who they later rescued from Russia. Next door were the offices of the private military company run by the founder of the SAS.
We discover atom bomb spy Klaus Fuchs as he was being shadowed by MI5 watchers. We step into the world of secret agent Anna Wolkoff, we hear of the heroism of SOE’s Christine Granville – murdered in the area – and we meet Belgium’s Gabrielle Petit, who was shot at dawn in 1916 after spying for Britain.
A family-friendly stroll – guided by Dan Parry. A former BBC documentaries producer and author of D-Day (published by BBC Books), Dan also leads our ever popular London’s Spymasters tour.
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Lyn Cowan –
Thoroughly enjoyed being led around Knightsbridge by Dan on his Spies and Special Forces walk; best walk we have done so far (and we have done ten). Thank you. Hope you will do more.
John Taylor –
Thoroughly enjoyed this well informed walk & talk and extremely well delivered by Dan.
Ben –
Excellent tour and Dan is a superb informative and captivating guide, clearly has a passion and enthusiasm for the history and brought us to areas of the city I’d never been to before. Spies could be anywhere!!
CATHY GRISHAM –
This tour is absolutely terrific. Dan’s unusual experience means he knows and shares details about the world of UK intelligence that few would be able to recount. Really great storytelling and you come home wanting to learn more about all these fascinating characters and events.
Anthony Matthias –
A thoroughly enjoyable and informative walk. Together with two friends, for a good 2 hours we were totally immersed in the complex lives of spies and special forces. A real treat thanks to the expert raconteur that Dan Parry is. Thank you, Dan.
John Unsworth –
Great tour, different content to spies and spymasters so well worth doing even if you have done the other walk
Richard O. –
Great tour… I enjoyed every minute!
Jo Topfer –
Lovely sunny afternoon following a fascinating and highly professional story teller around the lanes and back streets of Knightsbridge listening to a wide variety of tales about a different and shadowy world. I’m a fan of the “hidden world” and had not heard any of the stories before. I’ll definitely sign up for his other talks next time I’m in London. Lovely way to get to know London better!!!
Toni Smith –
On a beautiful early autumn afternoon, we had a wonderful tour with Dan today! I’ve lived in London all my life, but had no idea about many of the insights that were revealed today. Walking around one of the most exclusive postcodes in London, an area I knew very little about, who would have thought that behind those closed doors was a world of intrigue and espionage! Dan was very welcoming and engaging, and knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his subject. It’s clearly something close to his heart and that comes across. A most enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours and come away with a more enlightened mind! Already thinking of signing up for his Pirates tour 🏴☠️
Chantal Taylor –
This guided tour really stirs the imagination and brings to life the world of spies in London. Dan has a great wealth of knowledge and the tour was fascinating. Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.