"The Intelligence Trail is a very well researched and interesting insight into the history and evolution of the secret world of intelligence gathering and espionage. Conducted in an around Whitehall, it was fascinating to visit the various sites of interest whilst being briefed on the famous (and infamous) by an articulate and well informed guide. Highly recommended." Major, Royal Marines, Defence School of Intelligence
"This tour is excellent! A great way to learn about the hidden history and intriguing mysteries of MI5 & MI6 that are scattered throughout London. The guide was really enthusiastic and knowledgeable and really brought the stories alive on the streets and alleyways of the city. If you're interested in any era of intelligence…this is the tour for you. I would highly recommend it." Corinne T., Philadelphia, USA
"What I liked about the tour is that it stays on the right side of speculation: taking evidence and filling in the untold stories of Britain's efforts in WWI and II and especially the long, uneasy Cold War. No crackpot theories and tall tales here (the internet's full of them!) - this talk is about the details that only became known (or became declassified) years after the events. A good look into some of the personalities that inhabited the twilight world of espionage from the early days, and a few reminders that even the best...sometimes mess up!" Mab, Reading, UK
"I came across the tour accidentally in Time-Out during my last stay in September 09. As an avid reader of LeCarre, Deighton, and Fleming I immediately fell for it. I enjoyed the tour tremendously. Living in Berlin (during the Cold War the other hot-spot of espionage), I especially cherished the well researched stories of the West-East struggle. Mr. X manages to bring across his fascination with spies and spy-catchers and their history very well. For anyone interested in history, politics, international affairs, and behind the scenes information this tour is a must." Gerhard D., Berlin, Germany
"I thought it was a very worthwhile use of my time - the guide has a very in-depth knowledge of the subject plus a passion for it as well which really makes it a walk that is not-to-be-missed by anyone in London! This should be on anyone's list of walks to do in London." Lisa T., London
"Five stars! After having passed through London immeasurable times, en route elsewhere, I decided to spend a week there in September 2009. Of all the wonderful experiences I had (Bath, Stonehenge, Westminister, The Tower, The London Eye, British Museum, National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, The Lion King in the West End, Guinness i...n the pubs, great food, great people and shopping!!), few things compare to the palpitations and flat-out incredulity I experienced through this tour, with Mr. X!! Picture it: night, in London, walking through empty streets, which though lit, still manage to give you the shivers. Why, you ask? Because that nondescript building in front of you was the old Scotland Yard, and you're probably being watched by well-placed field agents from the New Scotland Yard. Those guys at MI5 saw you looking a bit too closely at a certain Downing Street address, and when you got to Jolly St. Ermin's, why did the bartender wink at you like that? This is an amazingly fun and entertaining way to see how the world looks through the eyes of a spy. Do yourself the favor and book this tour now, you won't regret it. It was one of the highlights of my holiday (along with meeting the clandestine Mr. X!). I presume you'd like your martini shaken ... ?" Marilyn C., San Francisco, USA
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