007-Spectre It's about to get to the movies and here's Bond mania. Especially at London, home of the most famous secret agent in the history of cinema, where you can enjoy pursuing the footsteps along this route through the most famous movie locations and the numerous themed attractions under the Big Ben, immersing yourself in the most authentic Bond atmosphere, James Bond.
On the footprints of 007
A guided tour allows the curious to discover over 10 locations where some scenes of the films have been shot: you can imagine Daniel Craig running through the streets of Whitehall during the pursuit Skyfall and admire the offices of Universal Exports, the company that covers British secret services in 007 films. The two and a half hours walk will lead toHeadquarters of the intelligence agency of which James Bond is the most famous employee. Adult tickets to €16,38, children's tickets to €13,65.
All cars by James Bond
The exhibition Bond in Motion at the London Film Museum is the largest ever seen exhibition of original James Bond films – including the machines used in Spectre. Among the cars on display are the Aston Martin DB5, the Rolls-Royce Phantom III of Goldfinger and the sub Lotus Esprit S1 of The spy who loved me. There are also the most original vehicles in the films, such as the crocodile underwater of the film Octopussy – rain operation. Adult entrance to €19.80 children from 5 to 15 years old €12,97.
Along the Tamigi style 007
The Thames is often co-star of the 007 films and offers many surprises to the unforeseen hearts: just fasten the belts on board a raft and then leave for a crazy race on the rippled waters of the river, along a journey from Embankment to the east areas of London. The Thames Rib Experience also offers a guide that will tell fascinating anecdotes and details about the life of the author Ian Fleming during the tour. All about the notes of the famous James Bond soundtrack.
Shopping by spies in Saville Row
The most fascinating spy wardrobe in the world is famous for refined clothes: even in the most reckless actions the taste and style of Bond remain impeccable, so as to characterize the character in an unreliable way. An afternoon of shopping in the streets of London can only foresee a stop in the most prestigious tailors that make tailor-made completes, located on the historic Saville Row Mayfair.
Drink the famous drink "acted, unmixed"
The Dukes Bar at Dukes Hotel in Mayfair was the favorite place of Ian Fleming, author of James Bond, as well as being considered the birthplace of the famous cocktail Vespers: gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc, all "acted, unmixed". Now it will be the turn of visitors to the Dukes Bar order the famous drink! For Martini fans, Dukes offers the ‘Fleming 89’, a cocktail dedicated to the author of the series.
In Aston Martin at Silverstone
Join an Aston Martin V8 Vantage in style 007 at a Formula 1 track: this is the perfect recipe for the most exciting race a James Bond fan can imagine: 8 circuit turns on the Silverstone track await all visitors who want to add some adrenaline to their holiday, just an hour northwest of London Heathrow. Ticket from €217,37.
Cross the roof of the Arena O2 ... without falling!
Unforgettable the scene where Pierce Brosnan, as James Bond in The world is not enough, falls from a balloon right on the roof of theArena O2. Once worn boots, suits and harnesses, visitors can experience a similar experience (in absolute safety), reaching the top of the Arena and enjoying an exciting 360° view of the surrounding landscape. Tickets from € 38.23 for adults and children.
Mi6 Tour Quantum of Solace
The Barbican Centre London is one of the most important art centres in the city, imagined as the headquarters of the city Military Intelligence in Quantum of Solace. During the film, M and Tanner walk outside the headquarters, which in reality coincides with the top of the film Barbican Center, in the building known as Frobisher Crescent. The excitement of the visit to the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service is enriched by the possibility to attend many exhibitions and shows related to the series of 007.
Admire the real James Bond gadgets
The Imperial War Museum in London hosts a permanent exhibition that reveals all the secrets of the world of espionage, undercover operations and the intriguing work of the British Special Forces. The exhibition is named after Secret War and exhibits curious, original and never seen before: the radio suitcase and the bussola-pipa are only two examples of the wide exhibition proposed, which travels the history of intelligence and secret operations carried out by the real Bonds until the foundation of MI5 and MI6, to the cold war and the modern threat of cyber-terrorism.
