Undercover on Capitol Hill with a former CIA Officer
Explore espionage history on Capitol Hill with subject matter expert in counterintelligence. Can you spot surveillance & stay clandestine?
Location
Cannon House Office Building
27 Independence Avenue Southeast Washington, DC 20003Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Meet at the Corner of New Jersey and Independence Avenues.
Welcome to **Undercover on Capitol Hill**!
Explore the secrets and mysteries of Capitol Hill with a former intel professional with deep subject matter expertise in counterintelligence, otherwise known as "spy-hunting".
Start your training at the Cannon House Office Building (Corner of New Jersey and Independence Avenues). Learn about Lafayette Baker, one of America's first spy hunters. What did he accomplish, why was he fired and why was he rehired? What were his lasting contributions to law enforcement practices? Hear how the KGB and Soviet spies effectively used COVER to help them steal secrets from Congress. Why were they successful and why did they fail? Learn about Civil War Spies "Belle" Boyd and Rose Greenhow and Harriet Tubman. Which of these were imprisoned in Washington DC and what were their fates? Decode a secret message that was used during the Civil War using a cipher wheel.
Finally, put on your spy eyes while navigating the streets. What risks do you encounter? Are you being followed?
The tour ends at 316 F St., NE.
This in-person event is perfect for history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in Washington, D.C. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore **Capitol Hill** like never before!
Not seeing a tour on the calendar that works for your schedule? Submit a request for a new date/time, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Private tours available upon request in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Turkish, Arabic or Hebrew.
Frequently asked questions
Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. A $10-$20 gratuity is recommended and appreciated but not required.
Yes, please contact us to schedule a private tour. Private tours are available in French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew and others (just ask).
Yes, with two weeks notice or more, and depending on host availability, we can make another tour available for ticket purchases. Please contact us with specific requests.
No, there are no scheduled bathroom breaks.
90 minutes.
Yes, there are ramps for wheelchairs to use when leaving a sidewalk. Motorized wheelchairs will be able to navigate the hills.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 5 days notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of Spyher cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Spyher will make every effort to cancel at least 24 hours prior to tour start time
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