Georgetown Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer

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Washington DC, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

While several different tours teach you about Georgetown’s espionage history, not many give you the opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from a former intelligence officer. On this walking tour, listen to personal anecdotes from a former CIA professional while you learn the neighborhood’s storied past, with ties to WWII and the Cold War.

Lots of opportunities to ask your guide questions
A walking tour helps you spot details you’d otherwise miss
Discover a side of Georgetown that most guidebooks don’t include
An opportunity to meet like-minded espionage-lovers

What's Included

A 1.5 hour walking tour of WWII spy sites and history in Georgetown.

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Oak Hill Cemetery
3001 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Meet outside the Cemetery. Your contact will wear a baseball cap and carry a magazine in their right hand. He/She will approach you and ask, "do you know if there is a post office near here?" You should reply, "I believe there is, but it is closed for construction."

End point

Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
This tour ends outside of Martin's Tavern.

Itinerary

Georgetown

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

based on 18 reviews

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Must Do in DC

Tatyana_P, Jan 2026

This is a must do tour, seriously! I loved every minute even though it was very cold. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. One of the best tours I've ever had! Can't wait to book another tour with this company.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for coming out on a very cold day and engaging! So glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you on another visit.

SpyTour

matthew_d, Nov 2025

Excellent stories by an experienced guide. We enjoyed the tour immensely. Our guide was very engaging and had many stories of the past in its relation to Georgetown.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Matthew, Thank you for participating and so glad you enjoyed the stories. Best, Rosanna

Best “Spy# Day

allisoncotter, Jun 2025

It was so much fun from the very beginning with the secret message and it just kept getting better I highly recommend this was interesting. Intriguing and I would do it again.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you!

Georgetown with a Twist

Janice_M, Mar 2025

This is a great way to see Georgetown, as well as hear some interesting stories along the way- Something different than your typical neighborhood tour. Georgetown is a lovely community.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us. We love to tell our stories as the best way to describe the work of intelligence officers. Hope to see you on another tour soon. Best, Rosanna

Learn about the Spy World

Paul_H, Mar 2024

The tour started on time and was casual and easy going. We visited multiple homes where famous people in the spy world lived and learned what it was and is like to be in that world.