UNITED KINGDOM – London, “Hildebrand Safe House” // Spectre (2015)
Trafalgar Square is a hotspot of James Bond movie locations. With the Hildebrand Safe House, Spectre added a real conspiratorial one to the list. Continue reading
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The Fox and the Philanthropist
SARDINIA – Hotel Cala di Volpe // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Take a sip at your martini and watch the yachts come back from their day cruise. Later on, pamper yourself at one of Sardinias finest restaurants. Welcome: Your at a true Bond hotel! Continue reading
On a Tank Cruise in St. Petersburg
RUSSIA – The tank chase locations in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
The tank chase is one of the most thrilling scenes in James Bonds “GoldenEye”. Some scenes had been done on set, but most parts had been filmed on location in St. Petersburg – including some famous sights. Continue reading
The Heart of Whitehall
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Old War Office Building // Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), Licence to Kill (1989), Skyfall (2012) & Spectre (2015)
The War Office is a relict of the old empire, but still shapes the heart of the new kingdom. It is a Bond home for the ages. Continue reading
The Road to Neptune
SARDINIA – Capo Caccia // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
A winding road leads down Capo Caccia on the northwest of Sardinia. The goal is a hidden gem – hidden beneath the harsh cliffs. Continue reading
M’s Monastery
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague, Strahov Monastery // Casino Royale (2006)
Sometimes the British House of Commons is right in the historic heart of Prague. And then even in a holy ground – like the Strahov Monastery. Continue reading
At the Sweet Sniper Corner
AUSTRIA – Vienna, the Volksoper & Bond’s “sniper room” // The Living Daylights (1987)
There are uglier places for an assassination: This Vienna spot offers both a chocolate shop and a superb opera house! Continue reading
Discovering Bonds Heritage
UNITED KINGDOM – London, College of Arms // On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
The College of Arms in London is not only a location in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. It is the treasure room to Bonds real heritage. Continue reading
Into the Blue
SARDINIA – Liscia di Vacco // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Sardinia is famous for the Costa Smeralda. Bond takes a closer look – and dives right into the turquoise waters from this jetty! Continue reading
Royal Touchdown
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Buckingham Palace // Die Another Day (2002)
The Buckingham Palace is a jewel in the heart of London – and home to the royal family. They were not amused, when the Bond crew wanted to film in front of their door. At first. Continue reading
A Merchant’s Dream
GERMANY – Hamburg, Mönckebergstraße // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
In Hamburg James Bond sent a car flying – only to crash-land it on one of Germany’s finest shopping boulevards. The stunt had been filmed on three locations – why for the shopping fever, there are some more places to visit. Continue reading
Vienna Gasworks
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Gasometer // The Living Daylights (1987)
Vienna has more to offer than its imperial past and magnificent center. Going south, you’ll find a revitalized industrial area – where spy stories come true. Continue reading