James Bond’s London: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

The journey, in full

On this tour, you'll briefly stop outside The Ritz to learn about its history and connection to James Bond author Ian Fleming. You'll hear more about the hotel's connection to Bond. The tour stops briefly outside Boodles Gentlemen's Club, where you'll learn which fictional club in the Bond books was inspired by this real-life club. The tour makes a brief stop outside the Dukes Hotel and Bar. You'll learn about the hotel's history and how it was one of Ian Fleming's favorite watering holes. The tour stops briefly outside John Lobb and Lock & Co. There, you'll learn about the shops' long-standing history with the Bond films. You'll make a brief stop outside the Reform Club, where you'll learn which two Bond films are connected to the club. The tour stops briefly outside The National Gallery. You'll hear which Bond film has a scene shot inside the gallery, and if you wish, you'll have an opportunity to pause the tour and go inside. The tour stops briefly outside the Old War Office building, where you'll hear about its history and its connection to the Bond films. The tour stops briefly outside the Ministry of Defence. You'll learn about the building's history and its connection to the Bond films. The tour stops briefly across from the restaurant at 2 Whitehall Court. You'll learn about the building's history, its connection to the real-life head of the Secret Intelligence Service, and who he inspired in Bond. You'll stop briefly in front of Somerset House, where you'll hear which movies the location has been featured in. The tour ends in front of the Rules restaurant, where you'll hear about the restaurant's feature in the 2015 film Spectre, as well as some of its history.