Embassy Row Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer

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About this activity

Washington DC’s Embassy Row reveals the stories behind a suspicious death, Revolutionary War espionage, and the assassination of Orlando Letelier, with former CIA officers explaining spy activity and practicing signals and dead drops.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English, French, Hebrew, Turkish
Operated by: Spyher

Ages: Children (9–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Dupont Circle

Passing by

We discuss a suspicious death that took place at the Dupont Circle Hotel
Anderson House

Passing by

Discuss spy activity during the Revolutionary War and learn about a tradition of CIA officers before they deploy.
Washington DC

Passing by

Discuss the assassination of Orlando Letelier at Sheridan Circle
Rock Creek Park

Passing by

Practice your hand at impersonal communication. Can you spot the signal and unload the dead drop?

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet by the northwest area of the fountain. Your contact will wear a baseball cap and carry a magazine. If you see these signals approach and ask "Do you know where the closest McDonald's is?" Your contact will reply, "I believe it's on the red line at Metro Center."

End point

Meet by the northwest area of the fountain. Your contact will wear a baseball cap and carry a magazine. If you see these signals approach and ask "Do you know where the closest McDonald's is?" Your contact will reply, "I believe it's on the red line at Metro Center."

Using your ticket

Agents,

Please note these important meeting instructions:

We will meet in the center of Dupont Circle, by the northwest area of the

fountain.

Your contact will wear a baseball cap and carry a magazine in their right hand.

If you see these "visual recognition" signals you should approach and ask "Excuse me,

do you know where the closest McDonald’s is?" Your contact will reply, "Yes, I believe

it’s at Metro Center, on the Red Line.” If you do not hear this reply, DO NOT ENGAGE.

Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in and to ensure an on-time

start.

This is a 90-minute tour and there are no bathroom breaks. Please plan

accordingly.

Attire/Dress Code: Spy-style (casual to blend in). Wear comfortable shoes and

bring water as well as bug spray, sunscreen, hat, scarf and gloves as needed

End Point: Corner of Q St and 19th St. next to the Dupont Circle Hotel.
Parking: Participants are encouraged to use public transportation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.