Georgetown Spy History Tour with a Former CIA Officer
Description
Spyher offers spy-themed tours and events inspired by the real-world experiences of former intelligence officers. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with a former intelligence officer. Along the way your expert guide, and former intelligence officer, shares personal anecdotes from their time overseas and interprets the remarkable history shaped by the people who called this neighborhood home, including leaders, heroes and traitors. Learn about the unique mindset of this profession as you explore the hidden histories that residents played in espionage during WWII and the Cold War. Hear more about impersonal communication and how it mitigates against risk and test the theory by reading a signal site and unloading a dead drop. *Note: This tour begins outside of Oak Hill Cemetery and ends about .7 mile away outside of Martin's Tavern. This tour is ideal for groups and teams. Don’t forget your walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather.
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If you enjoy real-life spy stories, covert operations, and international intrigue, this fun, educational and interactive tour is for you. Visit select spy sites in the iconic Georgetown neighborhood with a former intelligence officer. Along the way your expert guide, and former intelligence officer, shares personal anecdotes from their time overseas and interprets the remarkable history shaped by the people who called this neighborhood home, including leaders, heroes and traitors. Learn about the unique mindset of this profession as you explore the hidden histories that residents played in espionage during WWII and the Cold War. Hear more about impersonal communication and how it mitigates against risk and test the theory by reading a signal site and unloading a dead drop. Don’t forget your walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather. *Note: This tour begins outside of Oak Hill Cemetery and ends about .7 mile away outside of Martin's Tavern.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(18)
Great walking tour of Georgetown spy sites including lunch in the booth at the restaurant where Aldrich Ames first met his KGB contact.
So cool to be where Aldrich Ames met his Russian handler. Thanks for joining and glad you enjoyed the tour.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew, Thank you for participating and so glad you enjoyed the stories. Best, Rosanna
I booked a tour for my 15 year old son and myself on a Monday. We had an amazing time learned about the history of people who created the CIA and various locations that were associated with those people. Rosanna M. was an amazing host, with great knowledge on dates, facts, and locations throughout Georgetown. We had a small group so we were able to interact with her and her about her amazing stories, including first accounts of her action during her CIA (of course certain things she could not tell us, because they are classified) Great tour I would recommend it to anyone, but especially if you enjoy espionage and the history of espionage.
Thank you for coming on tour and bringing your son, who has an instinct for espionage work. Much appreciated your engagement and glad to be part of your DC trip.
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.
Thank you!
What a great experience! Rosanna was so knowledgeable and friendly! She made this tour one often the best I’ve been on! I highly recommend this tour for people of all ages! Thank you Rosanna!
Thank you, Stephanie! It was a pleasure to host you and share something of espionage history and a career in intelligence. So glad you enjoyed it.
This tour was really fascinating and not your normal, run of the mill DC tour. Rosanna M. shared stories of DC spy shenanigans throughout the tour and demonstrated a little tradecraft such as dead drops, etc. a bit of walking, but tolerable. Will probably do again next time I visit DC.
Thank you, John. It was a pleasure to see you again and I look forward to your next visit to D.C.!
This is a must-do experience if you want something different, fun, and adventurous! Rosanna took me around Georgetown and shared some amazing stories and the time passed too quickly! She's an ex-CIA agent and a great storyteller; the pace was easy and the stories entertaining. My money was well spent and this tour is worth it! Thank you Roseanna, you have created a very cool business and if you are considering this tour - do it!
It was a pleasure to meet you and share some soy history and soy stories. So glad you enjoyed the experience. Come back for one of our other tours soon!
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.
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
I was invited with a group of friends whose Mom decided not to go at the last minute. I had no idea what to expect. Starting from the Oak Hill Cemetery, it was fascinating from the get go. Not only is Rosanna incredibly knowledgeable of her craft but also of Georgetown history. And, she has a very comforting and inviting approach to telling the stories and insight along the way. We were all surprised at her candid approach to answering questions and discussing her very interesting history. This is a must do tour not only for the Spy History but also seeing a close up snapshot of Georgetown. Highly recommend.
Thanks so much for coming out in the cold - the weather of espionage - and engaging in this tour! I hope to see you on another tour soon. Happy New Year!
