Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage
Overview
Uncover a side of Australia's capital city that few encounter – a hidden world of spies, double agents, and covert operations. Walk in the footsteps of extraordinary women who were both spies and spied upon. On this tour, we'll retrace their steps from ASIO's first office to Canberra's longest-running pub. Explore secrets hidden in plain sight on unassuming suburban streets. Visit infamous pubs, abandoned embassies, and schools and homes that were under constant surveillance.
This entertaining tour playfully explores the early days of espionage in Canberra, poking fun at both the spies and their unsuspecting subjects. While our tour is well-researched and rich in historical stories, we approach Canberra's spy history with a light-hearted touch. This tour isn't for those seeking a two-hour lecture on Canberra's history.
We believe in bringing history to life, which includes sharing a few jokes and questioning some interesting decisions from the past. For instance, did you know ASIO has files on over half a million Australians? As you'll discover, not everyone watched by ASIO was a threat to the state! Some were simply mums involved in the women's liberation movement, dropping their kids off at school.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
Based on 111 reviews“Fantastic use of two hours”
On Saturday afternoon I spent two hours of an amazing Canberra autumn afternoon following Eleri for the limited-edition 'Love in the Capital' walking tour. The pace was gentle enough for a pudgy...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Millie the Easter Bunny”
Very informative and Millie brough an enormous amount of energy to the tour she was very engaging which made a group of strangers feel connected throughout the tour, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“A walk in wisdom - propagating the oral histories of our nation through an engaging & knowledgeable storyteller. 5 stars”
Sita was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The walk was gentle. I would recommend a hat for shade
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- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
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