Downtown DC Spies Walking Tour and International Spy Museum
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
- Guide to Spy Museum exhibits you will have talked about on the tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
16th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
What To Expect
Russian ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Hay-Adams
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
International Spy Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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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Activity code: C-41376P30
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