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Downtown DC Spies Walking Tour and International Spy Museum

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Overview

An informative and entertaining walk through 150 years of spying in Downtown and around the White House, a breeding ground and a playground for domestic & international spies. You will learn about Confederate spy rings that sought to kidnap or kill Abraham Lincoln and walk in the steps of such infamous spies as the hoop-skirted “Rebel” Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Julia Child, Elizabeth Bentley, and Vitaly Yerchenko. From Lincoln's last days to the end of the Cold War, this tour revels in the history of spying in Washington, DC.

This tour includes tickets to the International Spy Museum for a self guided visit to the museum. You'll receive a .pdf guide to the museum exhibits that related to the topics discussed on the walking tour for a full circle espionage experience.

What's Included

  • Entrance into International Spy Museum (at a time of your choosing)
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour of Downtown DC focused on espionage and intrigue
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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16th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA

What To Expect

Capital Hilton

Hear about the spies of Downtown DC
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Russian ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.

See the Russian Ambassador's Residence
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hay-Adams

Learn about Confederate spy rings that sought to kidnap or kill Abraham Lincoln and walk in the steps of such infamous spies as the hoop-skirted “Rebel” Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Julia Child, Elizabeth Bentley, and Vitaly Yerchenko.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel

From Lincoln's last days to the end of the Cold War, this tour revels in the history of spying in Washington, DC.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

International Spy Museum

You will receive tickets for a self guided visit to the International Spy Museum. You will be contacted after purchase to confirm date and time you want to visit the Spy Museum; it does not have to be right after your walking tour! You will receive a .pdf guide to the museum exhibit as it related to the Downtown Spies tour!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Downtown DC Spies Walking Tour and International Spy Museum?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Entrance into International Spy Museum (at a time of your choosing)
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour of Downtown DC focused on espionage and intrigue
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Guide to Spy Museum exhibits you will have talked about on the tour
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Non-refundable

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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