Founded by a CIA veteran. SpyGuide offers espionage-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of intelligence professionals.
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Founded by a 15-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations, Spyher offers walking tours and spy-themed events hosted by former intelligence officers.
Visitors are treated to an insider’s perspective on the role of intelligence figures and operations while exploring the espionage history of Washington D.C.’s neighborhoods and landmarks.
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The Spies of Georgetown
Time: 2 hours
Group Size: up to 25
Group Size: up to 25
If you enjoy real-life spy stories, covert operations, and international intrigue, this tour is for you.
Learn spy mindset as you explore the hidden history of Georgetown. Hear about the crucial role residents played in espionage during WWII and the Soviet Era. And…conduct a secret operation! Hint: Bring your map reading skills.
This tour is ideal for groups and teams.
Contact to Book a Private Tour | $565
Book Individual Tickets | $35
The Spies of Embassy Row
Time: 2 hours
Group Size: up to 25
Group Size: up to 25
If you enjoy historical stories of conspiracy, politics, cover-ups, and assassinations, this tour is for you.
Begin at Dupont Circle and examine the suspicious death of a Kremlin insider, the first of many suspicious deaths we explore. Hear more about the origins of “Embassy Row” and go to where infamous spies lived and operated. And…conduct a secret operation! Hint: Bring your map reading skills.
This tour is ideal for groups and teams.
Contact to Book a Private Tour | $565
Book Individual Tickets | $35
The Spies of Capitol Hill
Time: 2 hours
Group Size: up to 25
Group Size: up to 25
If you’ve ever noticed a stray chalk mark on a wall and wondered if – just maybe – it was part of a clandestine communication, then this tour is for you!
You’ll see Capitol Hill in a new light after learning about the conspiracies, cover-ups, and even assassinations that have taken place on its seemingly quiet streets. You’ll explore the neighborhood with a former CIA officer, learning about intelligence figures and activities and the life of an operative shared through historic and contemporary stories.
Contact to Book a Private Tour | $565Book Individual Tickets | $35
The January 6th Experience
Time: 2.5 hours
Group Size: up to 25
Group Size: up to 25
The definitive walking tour of the conspiracy and national security event of our lifetimes. See the sights of Pennsylvania Avenue, from the White House to the Capitol, as you trace the steps of the mob of President Trump supporters that attacked Congress.
Along the way your guide, an expert in misinformation and trained intelligence analyst, will lay out the contours of the scheme to overturn the 2020 election. Learn about the Stop The Steal movement, the fake electors plot, the near-decapitation of the Justice Department, the QAnon belief system that fueled this extraordinary event, and more.
Contact to Book a Private Tour | $800
Book Individual Tickets | $35
The Ghosts of Arlington National Cemetery
Time: 3.5 hours
Group Size: up to 45
Group Size: up to 45
A former intelligence officer delivers this 3+ hour historical tour of Arlington National Cemetery, visiting the gravesites of select intelligence officers and interpreting their extraordinary stories. Some made the ultimate sacrifice.
Stops also include the John F. Kennedy gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Pan Am Flight 103 Memorial and Beirut Barracks Memorial. Guests gain a deep appreciation for the human cost of defending U.S. freedoms from a former U.S. official with firsthand knowledge of some of the events presented.
This tour is ideal for groups and teams.
Contact to Book a Private Tour | $1000Book Individual Tickets | $45
Custom Tours
We also offer custom, private tours upon request. Not seeing a tour that works in your schedule? Contact us and submit a request for a new date/time.
We’ll work with you and do our best to accommodate your needs.
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Tours
Washington D.C.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the shadowy world of spies, these walking tours promise an unforgettable experience.
Step back in time to World War II and explore the hidden secrets of espionage and intrigue that shaped history. Our expert guides, and former intelligence officers, will lead you through covert operations, clandestine meetings, and remarkable history. As you travers the cobblestone streets, you’ll learn about the mindset of this profession and how spies play a pivotal role in world events.
Delve into the mysterious world of espionage and explore historical, and recent, deaths of a suspicious nature, some that took place here in Washington D.C.… Prepare to be captivated by tales of intrigue, deception, and revenge. Your journey begins at Dupont circle and continues up Massachusetts Avenue, adorned with beautiful mansions that have housed diplomats and spies alike.
Arlington National Cemetery is sacred ground and the final resting place of many brave men and women who served in the intelligence community and played crucial roles in protecting our nation. During this 2.5-hour historical walking tour with your expert guide, visit the select gravesites of those who lived and operated in the shadowy world of espionage. Some made the ultimate sacrifice.
See and hear what people saw on January 6th on this one-of-a-kind contemporary history tour. Along the way, your guide – an expert in misinformation and trained intelligence analyst – will lay out the contours of the scheme to overturn the 2020 election. Learn about the Stop The Steal movement, the fake electors plot, and the QAnon belief system that fueled this extraordinary event, and more.
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New York City
Embark on a riveting journey through lower Manhattan with Spy Guide NYC, where every corner reveals secrets steeped in espionage and intrigue. Traverse the annals of history, from the clandestine operations of George Washington’s intelligence network during the Revolutionary War to the audacious actions of Soviet sleeper agents, perfectly hidden within New York’s glitterati. Dive into an unseen world that has silently shaped our past and continues to influence the present, hidden in the shadows of the city’s skyscrapers
Custom Tours
We also offer custom, private tours upon request. Not seeing a tour that works in your schedule? Contact us and submit a request for a new date/time.
We’ll work with you and do our best to accommodate your needs.
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Vintage Espionage
Spies, Sips, and Stories
An unforgettable wine tasting event with an espionage twist. Join Sommelier and Intelligence Officer DECANTER/1 (C/1) for an evening of wine mixed with stories of intrigue and espionage. C/1 is an expert in building relationships, creating memories, and working in the shadows to advance national security. Did wine play a role? Absolutely. Come hear more of her story and enjoy some wine while you’re at it.
The tasting will compare and contrast a curated list of old and new world wines.
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Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area
$1500, two hours / six wines, max 12 guests
$3000, two hours / six wines, max 30 guests
* Venue, food not included
15% Food and wine rebate
Nationwide
$4000 / six wines
* Venue, food not included
15% Food and wine rebate
Straight from the Source
Break Bread with a Former Intelligence Officer
A former intelligence officer joins you for a meal to speak about their career, share incredible stories, and engage in a more relaxed environment.
The experience is ideal for groups and teams including youth 14+ and students interested in the world of espionage or a career in public service.
