- St. Ermin’s Hotel, Autograph Collection - Visit St Ermin’s, an essential part of the British espionage story. Known as the “House of Spies”, this beautiful Art Nouveau building sat opposite a former MI6 headquarters and was frequented by none other than Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond novels.
- London - Queen Anne’s Gate: home of the first Head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) codenamed “C” (that’s “M” from the Bond movies to you and me) and was the base for all the most prominent espionage personnel.
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St. James’s Park - A walk-through St James’s Park is always a pleasure, but you’ll never see it in the same light after this visit as you are surrounded by espionage history.
Then, as we walk through the corridors of power, past the old War Office and the Air Ministry, we’ll stop off at The Admiralty which some believe is the birthplace of Bond himself. - Whitehall - Then, to finish off the day, you’re invited to an atmospheric pub in the heart of Whitehall for dinner where guests are welcome to discuss the tour with their expert host and fellow spy explorers
- Savor Bond’s iconic ‘Vesper’ cocktail at the Caxton Bar, House of Spies, St Ermin’s Hotel
- Insightful debrief session with a spy expert in Whitehall
- Indulgent dinner experience
- Guidance by an espionage expert host
- Exploratory tour of London’s secret spy network locations
- Extra drinks and food at the respective venues
London, the authentic ‘City of Espionage’, is teeming with over 10,000 undercover agents! You’ll encounter gripping tales of Elizabeth I’s cunning plots, the Great Game, and the Cold War era. You’ll walk where ‘The Cambridge Ring’, the Special Operations Executive, and the legendary ‘007’ once trod. A journey reminiscent of narratives intricately woven by John Le Carré, Frederick Forsyth, and Ian Fleming.<br/>
We delve into the triumphs and blunders of MI5 and SIS (MI6), expose the deceit of the Cambridge spy ring, uncover the truth behind the creation of the world’s inaugural computer and why its many functionalities were classified until the recent past … and how numerous still remain a mystery! Crafted by a professional from the clandestine realm of spying and the UK secret service, you’ll plunge into the immersive universe of espionage in a genuine and hands-on manner, commencing with a Vesper Martini (or alternate cocktails/mocktails), culminating with a meal and discussion in our ambient Whitehall location.
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