London: Private Spy Tour with Shooting & Cocktails

Summary

Walk secret london streets try bond’s vesper and visit q

You’ll slip into Bond’s world on this private London spy tour: start with breakfast in Whitehall, get hands-on at the shooting range with your local guide, sample Floris 89 perfume in Mayfair, then finish with Bond’s favorite cocktail. It’s playful and immersive—one of those days you’ll remember every time you catch a whiff of citrus or hear ice clink in a glass.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell of toast and coffee — not what I expected for a “mission briefing” in Whitehall. Our guide, Tom (who looked like he’d actually met a few spies), slid over a mimosa and grinned, “You ready to earn your ‘00’?” I laughed, but honestly, my hands were already a bit shaky. Maybe it was the nerves or maybe just too much excitement for this London spy tour. There’s something about sitting in a room where you half-expect someone to whisper classified info in your ear.

After breakfast, we piled into this sleek black car — not quite an Aston Martin but close enough for me. The drive through London felt different when you’re on a “mission.” Tom pointed out little things I’d never noticed before: the way certain buildings curve away from the street, or how everyone seems to walk faster near government offices. At the gun club (our appointment with “Q”), I tried my hand at target practice. Turns out, holding a pistol is nothing like in the movies — heavier and louder than I thought. My aim? Let’s just say MI6 won’t be calling anytime soon.

We wandered Mayfair next, where Ian Fleming used to haunt perfumeries and hotel bars. At Floris on Jermyn Street, they handed me a tiny bottle of No. 89 — sharp citrus and something woody underneath; I kept sniffing my wrist all afternoon like some kind of perfume addict. Lunch at The Caxton Bar felt almost too posh for someone who just fired 300 rounds, but nobody seemed to mind. There was this moment walking through St James’s Park when Tom suddenly ducked behind a tree and whispered, “SMERSH agents!” — he got us all laughing so hard we nearly forgot we were supposed to be covert.

I didn’t expect to feel so much like a kid again — half playing dress-up, half genuinely swept up in London’s secret corners. Sipping that Vesper at the end (shaken, not stirred — obviously), I watched people glide past outside and wondered if any of them had ever been on their own mission here. Still think about that scent from Floris sometimes; funny what sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Spy Experience in London

• Breakfast at Whitehall with mimosa
• Mission briefing on spy history
• Target practice with Q at gun club
• Chauffeured tour to Ian Fleming sites and perfume sampling
• Visit MI5, St James’s Park, Pall Mall, Queen Anne’s Gate
• Mission debrief and Vespa cocktail at House of Spies
• Covert walk to Queen Anne’s Gate, note C's office

Top questions

Is breakfast included on the London spy tour?

Yes, the tour starts with a full breakfast at a secret Whitehall location.

Do I get to try shooting real guns during the tour?

Yes, there’s a session at a select London gun club where you use various firearms.

Is there alcohol included on this private spy experience?

You’ll enjoy Bond’s signature Vesper cocktail (or another drink) as part of the tour.

Does the London spy tour include visits to real Bond locations?

Yes, you visit sites connected to Ian Fleming and James Bond around Mayfair and St James's.

How long does the day trip last?

The experience covers breakfast through late afternoon with multiple stops across central London.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

A light lunch is included at The Caxton Bar at St Ermin's Hotel.

Will there be a local guide throughout?

An expert guide leads you through all activities and locations during your mission.

Are public transport options nearby for getting to the meeting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Whitehall where you start.

What’s included

Your day includes an expert local guide leading your mission through central London; full breakfast with drinks during your briefing; chauffeured transfers between key sites; an immersive shooting range session using 300 rounds; guided walks through hidden corners of St James’s, Whitehall, and Mayfair; sampling Floris 89 perfume at Floris with a discount; light lunch at The Caxton Bar; plus Bond’s signature Vesper cocktail before returning from your adventure.