City Of London History Of Money & Power Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating interplay of money and power in the City of London, a place where history, mythology, and financial innovation converge.

Through centuries of evolution, money has served as both a tool and a symbol—an invisible thread connecting stories of creation, governance, and value. Power emerges from collective vision and action. Together, these forces reveal the ongoing battle between wisdom and greed, creation and destruction.

London's story of Money and Power from Babylon to Bitcoin

Book Now Enquire

Highlights

Route

St Mary Aldermary | Entrance - Free / Included

We start with esoteric origins of money in The Oldest Mary Church
Forgotten Streams | Entrance - Free / Included

An art piece for one of the forgotten rivers, which serves our story too
Bloomberg Building | Entrance - Free / Included

How the story of ancient Sun god links the City to Babylon and the story of Money and power
London Mithraeum | Entrance - Free / Included

Immersive displays of artifacts and rituals tied to Londinium’s mercantile past.
Royal Exchange | Outside visit

Founded in 1566 as England’s first purpose-built trading floor.
Bank of England – Front doors | Outside visit

At the doors of the Bank of England, crusader‑era banking, Eastern transfer systems, and ancient protective symbols converge.
Pope’s Head Alley | Outside visit

In Pope’s Head Alley, papal and pharaonic symbols, medieval religious rules on interest
St Edmund Martyr on Lombard Street | Outside visit

Church dedicated to England's last King & Martyr
George Yard | Outside visit

A revolution took place in and around this once financial hub of unprecedented scale!
Jamaica Wine House | Outside visit

The Oldest coffee shop in England!
St Michael’s Church, Cornhill | Outside visit

On perhaps the oldest site site of christian worship we discuss the dirty business of Indulgences
Change Alley | Outside visit

Change Alley’s packed coffeehouses saw the birth of organised stock trading, insurance markets, and speculative manias, culminating in the South Sea Bubble whose debts echoed into the modern era.
12 Lamp Posts of the Great Livery Companies | Outside visit

The 12 Great Livery Companies who forged London’s early economy, money markets, and trust-based banking system.
Bank of England | Outside visit

The Bank of England, founded in 1694 amid civil war, revolution, and regime change, became the prototype for modern central banks
James Henry Greathead Statue (Cornhill) | Outside visit

A symbol of both British ingenuity and the Industrial revolution
Duke of Wellington Statue (Bank Junction) | Outside visit

War is now won with money not just guns
St Mary Woolnoth | Entrance - Free / Included

Newton a former slave trader turned abolitionist, who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace, served as the Rector of St. Mary Woolnoth for 28 years.
Leadenhall Market – Dragons & Bulls | Entrance - Free / Included

Where we find the truth of money
Lloyd’s of London (Lime Street) | Outside visit

This industrial style building tells the story of the East india company
The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) | Outside visit

We tell the story of another unprecedented revolution outside this symbol of the City's financial status.
St Helen’s Church, Bishopsgate | Outside visit

We conclude our story as we link our story with ancient origins to the present day: Bitcoin.

St Mary Aldermary, Bow Ln, London EC4M 9BW

Bloomberg Arcade, 3 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 8AA.

3 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4TQ

London Mithraeum, Bloomberg SPACE, 12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA

1 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG.

Bank of England on Threadnedle Street ((EC2R 8AH)

4 Cornhill, London EC3V 3NR, UK

St Edmund, King and Martyr, Lombard Street, London EC3V 9EA, United Kingdom

Jamaica Wine House, St Michael’s Alley, London EC3V 9DS, United Kingdom

London EC3V 3LL

Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH

Bank Junction, City of London, London EC4N 8BH, United Kingdom

Language options available

Booking & Availabilty

Per Person

Join fellow dragon enthusiasts on our scheduled group tours. This option provides:

A cost-effective way to experience our tours
Opportunities to meet like-minded travelers
A balanced itinerary covering key sites and stories

Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking for a social experience.

From £19.50

Book

Private / Group

Our private tours offer the ultimate personalized experience for individuals, families, or groups. With a dedicated guide, you’ll enjoy:

Flexibility to customize the itinerary
More exploration at your own pace
Opportunity for more intimate discussions and questions

Perfect for those seeking a tailored adventure or celebrating special occasions.

From £250.00

Book

What Our Customers Are Saying

City of London Mythology tour - very interesting This is a great tour if you’re looking for something a bit different. Full of iconography, our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts & perspectives on history & the events that makes London City what it is today. We went on a Sunday, two stops... More reviews read less

Julie
4/23/2024

London’s History of Money, Magic, and Power Walking tour We absolutely enjoyed our tour today. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and, despite it being just the two of us, went out of his way to create a truly personalised experience. It offers an unconventional perspective on the origins of money, exploring the exchange of goods, the rise of interest... More reviews read less

Nadia Joos
8/09/2025

Well researched, interesting, adventurous ! The London Mystical Tour was the best tour I did so far :) Arjun is such a kind guide and seems to be born as an encyclopaedia cause he could tell a well researched, profound story to everything we were interested in on the way. What stuck out to me... More reviews read less

Sophie
4/11/2025
I want to come back and do this again! The Dragon Tour with Arjun was so rich, deep and truly heart and eye opening. I would do it again tomorrow! Thank you, Arjun for taking us on this journey through the City of London, through time and history and into the true nature of reality. Such an opening experience... More reviews read less

Amy
9/09/2024

Finding Ancient Times The most interesting part of this tour was the hidden Roman Temple. Who knew that there is still so much evidence of Roman times hidden under modern London. The leisurely pace was nice and out guide was knowledgeable about the symbolism used throughout history. This was an enjoyable activity away... More reviews read less

Linda
7/23/2023

Calling 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 reviews read less

Kiley E Moran
5/30/2025
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 reviews read less

Rebekka
10/24/2023

His knowledge was extensive on esoteric City of London Wow! Arjun didn't fail to deliver. His knowledge was extensive on esoteric City of London, I could tell a lot of research had gone into it. I felt a sense of stepping back in time and adventuring through history. What I discovered on this tour was unique and unlike any... More reviews read less

Connie
8/01/2024

Infuses the dragon mythology with history and mysticism This was a really interesting tour, something a little different in London. Arjun infuses the dragon mythology with history and mysticism so you will definitely learn something new,been if you know the area well. We also stopped by the Mithraeum and did the immersive experience (I had been before but... More reviews read less

Sydney
6/12/2025
Excellent We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Arjun. He was very knowledgeable, we learned so much from him on a fascinating topic. I really liked how well thought out the tour was, you could tell how each stop along the tour built on the previous, building a full picture in our... More reviews read less

Daryl Elliott
10/19/2024

Dragons are everywhere ... if you know where to look! Whether you're into dragons or just want to get to know the treasures and history located in and around the square mile of the City of London a bit better, this tour will not disappoint. Go on this well-researched, engaging, and thought-provoking tour and uncover hidden gems from history, symbolism,... More reviews read less

Leon
3/14/2024

One of the most interesting and informative tours Thank you Arjun, this is one of the most interesting and informative tours I have done. There was so much to see and learn, and so much hidden in plain sight! I will definitely go back and revisit some of the stops and this has changed the way I look... More reviews read less

Polly
2/12/2025
Dragon tour City of London Arjun was a brilliant guide. He is very knowledgeable about the subjects he talks about throughout the tour, which centres around the spiritual connections behind much of the symbolism and iconography throughout the architecture and landmarks within the City. I really appreciated that although he had much knowledge to share,... More reviews read less

Alice
6/11/2025

The guide was telling a story, rather than just reciting historical information Booked this tour yesterday, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The tour guide took us through an in depth history of the City of London teaching us several things I hadn't known before, which was intriguing. The tour was conducted as if the guide was telling a story, rather than just reciting... More reviews read less

Nico
7/01/2024

Mystical London Excellent and very interesting tour that fits its descriptive, with an amazing and erudite guide! We had fascinating, deep and multi-layered conversations around the exploration of what is hidden in plain sight. I am very much looking forward for Arjun to create his next tour and continue to discover London... More reviews read less

Sandra
11/23/2023
I have lived in London all my life and not known some of these exciting and interesting facts Amazing! This tour gave me so much to think about and I found it so fun to see that I have lived in London all my life and not known some of these exciting and interesting facts about the history of London. The places we went where very beautiful and... More reviews read less

Mia Pirog
10/01/2024

Well planned. Recommend it Arjun is a fantastic guide that needs more recognition! He is truely passionate and is generous with his time and knowledge. This is the perfect tour for those who are interested in the entwinement of history, religion and mysticism ~ topics that you will be hard pressed to find on... More reviews read less

Tara
7/24/2024

A memorable voyage across time In somewhat of a leisurely Jules Verne sequence, the tour was a memorable voyage across time. It gave us glimpses of Londinium in present day London. Our tour guide Mr Arjun, a prolific researcher and storyteller, dotted the landscape and ancient buildings with characters, events and turning points.... More reviews read less

Aditi
11/03/2024

City of London History of Money & Power Walking Tour

London's story of Money and Power from Babylon to Bitcoin

Booking & Availabilty

Per Person

Private / Group

Booking form

Per Person – City of London Money Magic and Power Walking Tour (WPP)

Booking form

Private – City of London Money Magic and Power Walking Tour (WP)

What Our Customers Are Saying