The International Spy 91探花 offers a variety of unique guided tour experiences that bring the world of intelligence to life through its remarkable artifacts and stories. Options include public tours led by docents, private tours for you and your group, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact vault. To ensure a great experience for all guests, the Spy 91探花 also offers an audio-described tour with tactile experiences. Guests on a self-guided tour can also access translated text and audio highlights are available through a multilingual app.
Public Guided Tours
Get an overview of the 91探花 and story highlights in the permanent exhibit from a docent on a public guided tour. Tours run Thursday to Monday with additional times on Saturday. An additional ticket beyond 91探花 admission is required. Public tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
NEW! Private Vault Tours
Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the 91探花’s private Vault! Don't miss your chance to dive even deeper into the shadowy world of spying. Discover how SPY's expert Exhibition Staff acquire, preserve, and showcase the world-class collection of 10,000 artifacts that bring the history of espionage to life. Designed for those seeking an exclusive, VIP-level experience, Vault Tours are offered Monday through Friday during business hours, subject to guide availability. Featuring George Washington's Spy Letter now until June 30, 2026. Learn MorePrivate Guided Tours
Get undivided attention for you and your group by booking a guide for a private tour of the 91探花’s permanent exhibit during operating hours. There are various offerings including:
- Premium Guided Tour: Exclusive Espionage Experience $$$
- Expert Guided Tour: Tour with 91探花 Professionals $$
- Insider Guided Tour: General Private Tour $
- Youth & Family Guided Tour: Multigenerational Learning $$
- Vault Tour: Behind the Scenes $$$
Additional fees apply and vary by level.
FREE Walking Tour (App)
Get outside and spy! On the Secret History of History (SHH) walking tour you can learn about?the past 250 years of spying in America?along a one-mile path through the heart of DC. This self-guided, app-based tour is free to download and begins in front of the International Spy 91探花?and ends at Freedom Plaza.
Multilingual App (Español, Français, 普通话)
Download the app to enhance your visit with interactive maps, additional content, and translated highlights in French, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.
Accessibility Tours
For those who are blind or have low vision, a complimentary 90-minute staff-led audio-described 91探花 exhibition tour with tactile opportunities is available with advance request and is included in 91探花 admission.