Private espionage tour in London with Churchill War Rooms tickets

Overview

Experience a private guided tour through London's role in the Cold War, the origins of MI5, MI6 and Churchill's role in bringing down the Nazi regime.Follow your guide, who is an expert in spy history, past the buildings and sites where these world-changing events have taken place. Along the way, you'll hear stories that seem more like a novel than real life from the Second World War, Cold War History and continuing foreign operatives that are carried out from London. Venture out into the streets of Westminster and discover the area's colorful history of espionage, dirty politics and death. This is where the toppling of regimes, battles against ideology and revolution have all been orchestrated. Visit the locations of infamous covert operations and traitorous meetings involving double agents. After your walking tour, you will receive reserved entrance tickets to the Churchill War Rooms, located below the streets of Westminster. See the underground network of bunkers that functioned as British wartime offices, planning and map rooms. Learn about the Allied intelligence and strategy that was discussed and planned in WWII, as well as serving as a place of refuge and shelter for government during the blitz. Attractions along this route: - Downing Street - St James' Park - Horse Guards Parade - St Ermin's Hotel - Whitehall Place - MI5 Security Service Headquarters - Old War Office Building

What's included

Private tour

What's Not included

Tips (optional)

Where

London, Great Britain

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of the Royal Artisan Bakery. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.

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What To Expect

Walk past the buildings where world-changing events have taken place with an expert guide in spy history
Discover London's history of espionage at St Ermin's Hotel, where the meeting 'Setting Europe Ablaze' occurred
Hear stories of double agents and their plots to overthrow the government
Learn about Sir Mansfield Cumming, the first director of the Secret Intelligence Service
Receive entrance ticket to the Churchill War Rooms and see the underground network of wartime bunkers

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