We all know the real star of any James Bond movie is the Bond Girl. Sexy, glamorous, dangerous…who wouldn’t want to be a Bond Girl? So I accepted my luxurious London challenges from a mysterious Mission Commander and channeled my inner Pussy Galore. I scaled a London landmark, went speed boating at 65 kilometers per hour (all while keeping my hair perfectly coiffed as any Bond Girl would do), and sipped cocktails (martinis shaken, not stirred of course) at swank bars around the city, all in the name of research. It’s hard work, but someone’s got to do it! Mission successful and I bring you the Bond Girl’s Guide to London:
Adventures Fit for a Bond Girl
Climb a London Icon
Technically, Bond rolled down the side of The O2 Dome in 1999’s The World Is Not Enough, but climbing The O2 still gives you a healthy dose of danger. My protective jump suit and safety harness weren’t exactly Bond Girl sexy, but I certainly felt like I could go head to head with 007 as I ascended up the 30° incline to the summit of The O2. Once on top, I take in the 360° views of the London skyline, and case the joint as any Bond Girl would do. Surely some villain is about to drop in at any moment.
Climbs at Up at The O2 are available every 40 minutes from 10am – 6pm daily. Prices start at £25 per person and advance booking is highly recommended. I recommend the sunset climb as London is set ablaze in golds and pinks.