The Spies of Georgetown
Enjoy a stroll through the scenic Georgetown neighborhood with a former CIA officer. Learn about the pivotal role the residents here played in the WWII era. These pre- and post- war influencers played friend and foe alike to the Soviets. Learn more about the origins of the CIA, and the life of an operative shared through curated (and unclassified) real-life stories. We'll visit the former homes of William "Wild Bill" Donovan, William Colby, Roald Dahl, and Alger Hiss and see places linked to the espionage activities of Elizabeth Bentley, and Vitaly Yurchenko.
Along the way, participants will be asked to put on their spy hats and consider the role of surveillance in an operative's daily life.
Other things to note:
- This event will take place rain or shine.
- This event is interactive. Be prepared to participate!
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This 1.5 hr walking tour begins in northwest Georgetown and crosses over Wisconsin Ave. to northeast Georgetown and then south towards M Street. We spend most of the tour away from the hustle and bustle of Wisconsin Ave. and M Street, in quieter neighborhoods that have remained timeless. Please note we will end at Martin's Tavern on Wisconsin, away from the starting point.
For questions about this experience, please contact me directly through Airbnb.
This event will take place rain or shine. This event is interactive. Be prepared to participate!
There are 10 spots available on this experience.
Guests ages 10 and up can attend.
- Walking Shoes
- Water
- Weather Appropriate Clothing
- Sun Screen and Bug Repellent
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
