From just after the War of Independence to the present day, the Americans have had a special relationship with Mayfair.

Rock stars, Hollywood icons, and Presidents have all lived, stayed and worked here.

Discover the house where America’s second President lived, the hotel with a unique place in the history of one of America’s most celebrated families, and the church where Eisenhower worshipped.

Five star reviews for Michael’s walk from Tripadvisor’s Footprints of London entry

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d3742632-Reviews-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html

Had a great time on the James Bond and the Spies of Mayfair with Michael as our guide. The weather wasn’t great (classic london rain) but Michael did a great job keeping us engaged despite the weather. I’ve lived in london for 4 years and I learned a lot of things I didn’t know on this tour! Highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning some unique history!

Written 22 July 2023

I recently had the opportunity to take a walking tour of London with Michael, a friendly and knowledgeable guide who led us through the city’s most interesting sites related to Ian Fleming, James Bond, and real-life spies.

Michael was welcoming and engaging, and his passion for the subject matter was evident throughout the tour. The tour covered a variety of locations related to the history and culture of espionage in London, and Michael’s expertise on the topic was impressive. He was able to bring the stories to life in a way that made the experience both informative and entertaining.

Overall, I would recommend Michael’s walking tour to anyone interested in the world of espionage, Ian Fleming, or James Bond. He is a great guide who provides an enjoyable and informative experience.

Date of experience: March 2023

Wholly engaging with great stories of the ‘Women who made Soho’. A most charming, friendly and amusing guide too. We loved it all and will definitely be exploring future walks guided by Michael Duncan.

Written Feb 2023

Michael Duncan’s knowledge and expertise made for a very enjoyable 90 minute walk. It was engaging and entertaining. Michael introduced us to the area’s hidden gems and whetted our appetite for finding out more.

Date of experience: March 2022

My adult daughter and I went on this walking tour yesterday and really enjoyed it! Michael Duncan was an excellent guide – friendly and informative and he showed us a very interesting mix of places associated with Americans in London. We discovered a part of London we knew very little about and would highly recommend the tour. We plan to do some of the other tours on offer.

Date of experience: January 2020