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City of London – Historical Tour Tour
About the tour
We tell the origin story of the ancient City of London, how it was set apart from Westminster, and why it came to be called the financial capital of the world and the envy of kings.
Telling the story the eyes of its legends and many peoples, we chart the city's unique history and influence, through Celtic, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. We conclude with how the mediaeval guild culture went on to challenge the might of Kings to the formation of Parliament and the Bank of England that set the groundwork for a new age.
What you will see
- We introduce the the City of London with the help of this ancient symbol.
- The ancient Roman fort links to a crucial episode of Celtic the people.
- An intersection of a thousand years of history
- 15th-century wall fragment displays Roman foundations topped with Tudor bricks and part of the wall that Alfred the great re-built.
- These ruins tell a suprising chapter of the Vikings.
- Links to the origin parliament and freedom
- The ceremonial and administrative centre where laws were made since ancient times
- The official church of the City that segways into the story of the City got it's ancient rights and prvileges.
- We go inside the remains of the amphitheatre and then tell the story of the City came into power.
- Modeled on the design of the temple of the Goddess vesta is where we setup the conclusion with a story of English Common Law.
- Created 500 years ago by the father of English banking
- We complete the picture of the City's archaic governance structure
- The City's rise to power conclude with another revolution and the formation of the Bank of England
London Wall Pl, Barbican, London EC2Y 5DE
A1211, Barbican, London EC2Y 5AU
St Mary Aldermanbury, Aldermanbury, City of London, London EC2V, United Kingdom
1 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG.
Mansion House, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH
Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH
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What Our Customers Are Saying
- A Fascinating Walk Through the City of London. A Fascinating Walk Through the City of London. Would you like to time travel to the origins of one of the world's best loved cities? Our guide, Arjun, has created an interesting and intriguing event that should not be missed! Find out how the positions of the earth's energy lines... More reviewsA Fascinating Walk Through the City of London. Would you like to time travel to the origins of one of the world's best loved cities? Our guide, Arjun, has created an interesting and intriguing event that should not be missed! Find out how the positions of the earth's energy lines correspond to London's architecture and how this beautiful modern city is steeped in ancient mythology and folklore. Many remnants of the city's ancient past remain, if only we know where to look. The Dragon Lore Tour will take you there. My husband and I revisited some of the sites from the tour and plan to do so again in the future. The energy is amazing! read less
A4941RAanneb3/01/2025One of the most lovely London experiences. One of the most lovely London experiences. One of the greatest experiences in London. The tour guide Arjun is a lovely, knowledgeable and very chatty person to be on a tour with. We were five people only and had the time of our lives by getting to know many parts... More reviewsOne of the most lovely London experiences. One of the greatest experiences in London. The tour guide Arjun is a lovely, knowledgeable and very chatty person to be on a tour with. We were five people only and had the time of our lives by getting to know many parts of London and stories you wouldn't get otherwise. Arjun chatted with us on whatever came to our mind between the sights and we had such great talks about a plethora of things. If you are into mythical stuff, history, symbols, gods and mysteries besides the dragons and into finding hidden places in London, this is for you! read less
Oskar10/01/2024Tour Tour — I had the most wonderful tour today. This is a knowledgable guide who has put a lot of hours into research and is still looking for feedback and improvement and developing new things constantly. This tour tells a story that is captivating and so rich in details. He... More reviewsTour — I had the most wonderful tour today. This is a knowledgable guide who has put a lot of hours into research and is still looking for feedback and improvement and developing new things constantly. This tour tells a story that is captivating and so rich in details. He was a very nice person and helped set me up for an amazing vacation in London with tons of tips. read less
Montana Groenendaal9/03/2024 - Arjun was thorough in his research in the topic of the tour. Arjun was thorough in his research in the topic of the tour. He took personal efforts to understand our background and customised the tour accordingly. The tour provided us fresh perspectives on the familiar city. His love for the subject came out clearly through the tour. A very special experience!
Susmita Das4/07/2025Facts, Fun and Fairy Tales What a wonderfully curated and narrated tour. The passion, warmth and knowledge Arjent brings to the tour made the hours fly by, even in the middle of a heatwave. He is symbolic of the difference between a good tour and a boring one and regaled us with tales, facts and... More reviewsWhat a wonderfully curated and narrated tour. The passion, warmth and knowledge Arjent brings to the tour made the hours fly by, even in the middle of a heatwave. He is symbolic of the difference between a good tour and a boring one and regaled us with tales, facts and stats as if they were tattooed on his soul. Stories of dragons, romans, ancient trees; a phoenix here and a magician there. Ancient religions, the occult and building blocks of civilisations. Every step took us through mythology, etymology and history and all with a glint in the eye and humour that matched ours. Deeply, hugely enjoyable. I genuinely cannot recommend Arjent’s tours enough – and we WILL be returning for more of the same. Thank you, mate. You rock. read lessPaul Chambers7/09/2026Personalized Experience! Personalized Experience! Arjun was simply the best tour guide I have ever had. It seemed we had known each other forever 15 minutes into the tour. What I thought would be a fun informative tour (which it was) turned out to be so much more. It seemed more like an... More reviewsPersonalized Experience! Arjun was simply the best tour guide I have ever had. It seemed we had known each other forever 15 minutes into the tour. What I thought would be a fun informative tour (which it was) turned out to be so much more. It seemed more like an outing with an old friend! read less
C7669VCdonc4/01/2025 - Dragon Tour - City of London I booked myself, a friend and my 16 year old daughter on this walking tour. I did not really know what to expect but was open to trying something different. Arjun did not disappoint. His wealth of knowledge across art, religion, folklore, esoterica, economics, history, architecture, and more just bowled... More reviewsI booked myself, a friend and my 16 year old daughter on this walking tour. I did not really know what to expect but was open to trying something different. Arjun did not disappoint. His wealth of knowledge across art, religion, folklore, esoterica, economics, history, architecture, and more just bowled us over. I learnt so much about The City but also about power and wealth and the inter-connectedness of everything. I cannot recommend a tour with Arjun more. Mind-blown! read lessCharlotte CAMFIELD-WALKER7/09/2026This was a great walking tour of hidden... This was a great walking tour of hidden and ancient sites within the City of London. Highlights included the London Stone, Mithraeum and the Inner Temple of the Knights Templar. I'm grateful to Arjun for his interest in the stories that lay beneath the surface and his ability to share... More reviewsThis was a great walking tour of hidden and ancient sites within the City of London. Highlights included the London Stone, Mithraeum and the Inner Temple of the Knights Templar. I'm grateful to Arjun for his interest in the stories that lay beneath the surface and his ability to share his knowledge. On his recommendation my wife and I returned to the cafe below the St. Mary Le-Bow church and enjoyed a very nice lunch in the crypt. read less
Robert2/01/2026Calling all seekers… A deeply thoughtful investigation into the meaning of symbols and the stories they tell about us —who we are , who we were—from antiquity to present time. Arjun is not only a wonderful storyteller but an intellectual. Fellow seekers, no matter what dragons you may have to slay, this tour... More reviewsA deeply thoughtful investigation into the meaning of symbols and the stories they tell about us —who we are , who we were—from antiquity to present time. Arjun is not only a wonderful storyteller but an intellectual. Fellow seekers, no matter what dragons you may have to slay, this tour will arm you , if not with weapons then with wonder and a sense of what binds us as humans. read lessKiley E Moran5/30/2025 - Let the Dragons Rule — What a delightful afternoon! Let the Dragons Rule — What a delightful afternoon! We toured streets and back roads off the busy streets of London to Temples, rivers, underground chapels and ley lines that all go unnoticed. We saw the tale of the dragon unfold and fly over to protect us …. Quite the... More reviewsLet the Dragons Rule — What a delightful afternoon! We toured streets and back roads off the busy streets of London to Temples, rivers, underground chapels and ley lines that all go unnoticed. We saw the tale of the dragon unfold and fly over to protect us …. Quite the unusual tour taking us to places where the energies of the past still radiate. Loved it! read less
Jody Dougherty12/08/2025Uncovering a Hidden history of London Uncovering a Hidden history of London — We were not exactly sure what to expect when we signed up but got more than we anticipated for this tour of hidden symbolism. The guide kicked things of with a conceptual overview of lay lines, nodes, and rivers, which grounded the walk... More reviewsUncovering a Hidden history of London — We were not exactly sure what to expect when we signed up but got more than we anticipated for this tour of hidden symbolism. The guide kicked things of with a conceptual overview of lay lines, nodes, and rivers, which grounded the walk through unexpected treasures we would never have known to look for, including a number of smaller Churches which lurked behind unassuming gateways we would have walked past, obliviously. Many ideas were woven together, which we would not have considered, simply because it would never have occurred to us, such as the many things the dragon can represent, and has represented to the many peoples occupying the place we now call London. Recommend for anyone looking for a deeper look into the city. Templars included. read less
Karina & Lance Hunt7/31/2023We were looking for a walking tour about... We were looking for a walking tour about the history of the City of London. The one I really wanted to do was fully booked, so we did the Dragon Lore Tours. And wow, I'm so glad that tour was booked because this was even better! Arjun is such an... More reviewsWe were looking for a walking tour about the history of the City of London. The one I really wanted to do was fully booked, so we did the Dragon Lore Tours. And wow, I'm so glad that tour was booked because this was even better! Arjun is such an incredible guide. He is incredibly well-informed about everything related to the history of the City of London, he was generous in sharing his knowledge, and he was very good at adapting to the group. Thank you, Arjun! We'll be back next year to do the other tour :) read less
Nadia Joos9/07/2025 - Wiltshire stone circles. Wiltshire stone circles. I feel frankly blessed to have crossed paths with Arjun of Dragon Lore Tours. I was looking for an experience of the Wiltshire stone circles that went beyond the usual tourist-style visits. I found that and far more from Arjun, who is not only learned and well... More reviewsWiltshire stone circles. I feel frankly blessed to have crossed paths with Arjun of Dragon Lore Tours. I was looking for an experience of the Wiltshire stone circles that went beyond the usual tourist-style visits. I found that and far more from Arjun, who is not only learned and well researched, but also carries his own lived experience of decades of interacting with these sacred sites. His connection is heartfelt, embodied, and rooted in years of direct communion with the land. Arjun is a patient, calm, and kind guide who created an atmosphere where I could sink into the energy of each place without feeling rushed. He held space with respect, allowing for personal reflection, while offering insights on the layers of history and lore woven into these landscapes. My time on Arjun's tour was not only enriching, it felt like an opportunity for a deeper conversation with the land itself. read less
shebarkharbanda8/01/2025DRAGON CITY TOUR It was such a pleasure to go on this tour and listen to the stories and anedoctes Arjun has to offer! Lots of historical and dragon-related insights and his wonderful energy kept the group in a wonderful cocooned atmosphere.
Thankyou fellow Dragon-wisdom keeper for the light you spread across our city!
✨🐉💫Francesca10/04/2025Mystical, fun and deeply informative This is definitely not your typical tour. It is fun, mystical and educational on many levels. Arjun is deeply insightful and has a broad knowledge of both the historical and the metaphysical aspects of the places we visited. You can tell he loves taking his groups on an adventure, and... More reviewsThis is definitely not your typical tour. It is fun, mystical and educational on many levels. Arjun is deeply insightful and has a broad knowledge of both the historical and the metaphysical aspects of the places we visited. You can tell he loves taking his groups on an adventure, and he makes it easy to step out of time and immerse yourself in the ancient landscape his storytelling brings to life. I lived in London for many years and still came away having learned a great deal. I highly recommend Arjun's Dragon Lore Tours. read lessCinzia Sarigu8/06/2026 - I loved all the new wonderful places Our tour with Arjun "City of dragons" was amazing. I loved all the new wonderful places Arjun showed us that I never knew about before, such as the crypt in St. Bride's church and the palindrome in St. Martin Ludgate. He also gave us a new perspective on well known... More reviewsOur tour with Arjun "City of dragons" was amazing. I loved all the new wonderful places Arjun showed us that I never knew about before, such as the crypt in St. Bride's church and the palindrome in St. Martin Ludgate. He also gave us a new perspective on well known sites as St. Pauls and the Templar Church. To sum it up, we had a wonderful time on our tour. Go and listen to Arjun, you will never see dragons the same as before. read less
Rebekka10/24/2023Money and Power — Arjun quite simply is... Money and Power — Arjun quite simply is a dedicated guide to his subject. The depth of research went above and beyond what would be considered normal. His way of infusing historical and present facts was expertly done. Though he imparted copious amounts of knowledge I felt his delivery was... More reviewsMoney and Power — Arjun quite simply is a dedicated guide to his subject. The depth of research went above and beyond what would be considered normal. His way of infusing historical and present facts was expertly done. Though he imparted copious amounts of knowledge I felt his delivery was easy to digest. Another facet of the tour I was pleased with is the path we took — it encompasses hidden gems I was unlikely to find on my own. All in all although the weather was inclement I found the time spent with Arjun flew by and this was besides the fact that we ran over time due to my engagement in asking copious questions to which he happily sought to answer. A full A+ from me. Looking forward to being able to go on another one of his tours. read less
Alan Robinson1/09/2026Beat tour ever Beat tour ever — Completely forgot to write my review when I went on the tour in September but I found the email again so leaving a review now. Arjun was an incredible tour guide and so passionate and knowledgable about the topics of dragons, pagans and symbolism. We visited... More reviewsBeat tour ever — Completely forgot to write my review when I went on the tour in September but I found the email again so leaving a review now. Arjun was an incredible tour guide and so passionate and knowledgable about the topics of dragons, pagans and symbolism. We visited so many places in the 2 hr 30 min time slot and learnt so much. I can guarantee that every piece of information Arjun shares with you is new and important. We could ask him any questions and he always made sure we had time to ask anything. He had a great energy, super calm but also so friendly! Could not recommend this tour enough! If you are interested in paganism and pre-Christian symbolism this tour is for you! It opened my eyes to imagery which I had never noticed before. Thank you Arjun! read less
Isabella Thieme12/01/2025

