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Istanbul: Mystical and Dragons Tour
About the tour
Discover Istanbul’s west side as you’ve never seen it before—a city where ancient mysteries, powerful symbols, and lost legends come alive beneath your feet. Our Mystical West Side Walking Tour is more than a stroll through iconic sites; it’s a deep dive into the city’s secret currents, where dragons, double-headed eagles, Knights Templar, Sufi mystics, and the Holy Grail have all left their mark.
What you will see
- The beating heart of the City for hundreds of years
- See how religion shaped trade!
- Discover ley lines, dragons, and the city’s energy as a bridge between continents.
- Built to commemorate the founding of Constantinople as the new Roman capital.
- Birth of the West, Holy Grail legends, collapse and rebirth of empires
- A connection to ancient greeks, Victory and symbolic power and wisdom of serpents.
- One of the most ancient artefacts in the city is Egyptian.
- The symbolic center of the ancient world, where Istanbul’s role as a meeting point of empires is palpable..
- See dragon and double-headed eagle motifs and their influence on Western symbols.
- Descend into the city’s watery underworld, reflecting on hidden currents and feminine mysteries
- Walk through Ottoman mansions and gardens, sites of imperial transformation
Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)
Beyazıt, Fatih
34126 Istanbul, Türkiye
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- A new persepctive on London but to sites rich in history and symbolism. Arjun led a fantastic tour. Both my wife and I had visited London before but Arjun's tour gave us not only a new persepctive on London but to sites rich in history and symbolism. We saw several sites unknown to many guidebooks. He was very knowledgable and a fantastic storyteller.... More reviewsArjun led a fantastic tour. Both my wife and I had visited London before but Arjun's tour gave us not only a new persepctive on London but to sites rich in history and symbolism. We saw several sites unknown to many guidebooks. He was very knowledgable and a fantastic storyteller. Highly recommend the tour for history buffs, myth lovers and lay people alike. read less
Sasha2/04/2025In somewhat of a leisurely Jules Verne sequence, the tour was a 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 reviewsIn somewhat of a leisurely Jules Verne sequence, the tour was a 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. Through various artefacts, he traced the origins of the financial capital of the world, and innumerable quests for power and influence. This was a very informative and thought-provoking tour and I would highly recommend it! read less Aditi11/03/2024Guide gives you a great information and makes... Guide gives you a great information and makes you think of things from another perspective. However it was a bank holiday so not one place was open we just looked at pictures on his phone. Should have been noted when booking that nothing was open as I wouldn't have gone.... More reviewsGuide gives you a great information and makes you think of things from another perspective. However it was a bank holiday so not one place was open we just looked at pictures on his phone. Should have been noted when booking that nothing was open as I wouldn't have gone. Also we were told we would get a pdf of the tour so we can go back and visit the places which I still haven't received so from that point it was disappointing. read less Wendy H8/01/2024 - 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 reviewsIn 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. Through various artefacts, he traced the origins of the financial capital of the world, and innumerable quests for power and influence. This was a very informative and thought-provoking tour and I would highly recommend it! read less Aditi11/03/2024We 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 Joos9/07/2025This is a great tour if you're looking... 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 reviewsThis 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 on the journey were closed but this was made up in extra time at other sites and images provided of the closed venues. Overall, very enjoyable! read less julie r4/01/2024
- Would you like to time travel to the... Would you like to time travel to the origins of one of the world's best loved cities? Our guide, Arjun, will take you back in time using his many tools such as symbolism, sacred geometry, historical records and more. Find out how the positions of the earth's energy lines correspond... More reviewsWould you like to time travel to the origins of one of the world's best loved cities? Our guide, Arjun, will take you back in time using his many tools such as symbolism, sacred geometry, historical records and more. Find out how the positions of the earth's energy lines correspond to London's architecture and how the buildings tell a story. Many remnants of the city's ancient past remain, if only we know where to look. The Dragon Lore Tour is the perfect way to discover these gems. My husband and I revisited some of the sites from the tour and plan to do so again in the future. This tour will give you a new set of eyes to look at London with! read less Anne van Lingen4/07/2025Money 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 Robinson1/09/2026Best Tour Yet. Best Tour Yet. This was the best tour I've been on yet. I came to England with specific sites I needed to visit and Arjun delivered on all of them. He was very accommodating, informative with such interesting history/knowledge, kept excellent pace and listened to the things that were important... More reviewsBest Tour Yet. This was the best tour I've been on yet. I came to England with specific sites I needed to visit and Arjun delivered on all of them. He was very accommodating, informative with such interesting history/knowledge, kept excellent pace and listened to the things that were important to me. As a solo traveler this made all the difference. I have already recommended Dragon Lore Tours to several friends. Best guide in the area. read less E3814PXjennifers7/01/2025
- City of London - historical walking tour Having been way from London for 20 years, we were surprised and delighted at all the places we saw and the history we hadn't know was underfoot. Arjun had done an enormous amount of research to cleverly lead us through from Celts and Romans to modern day, explaining how the... More reviewsHaving been way from London for 20 years, we were surprised and delighted at all the places we saw and the history we hadn't know was underfoot. Arjun had done an enormous amount of research to cleverly lead us through from Celts and Romans to modern day, explaining how the financial city had evolved. Would highly recommend this tour for tourists and Londoners alike. read less Jane Inge11/06/2024Wow! Wow! Unique experience of London. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the unique city of London tour with Arjun. We booked a private tour after our friend recommended Arjun, but we asked him for a mix of historical and mystical (bespoke tour), and he delivered! The information he shared was intriguing... More reviewsWow! Unique experience of London. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed the unique city of London tour with Arjun. We booked a private tour after our friend recommended Arjun, but we asked him for a mix of historical and mystical (bespoke tour), and he delivered! The information he shared was intriguing and interesting to both our children (11 and 15) and us adults. Arjun is a truly gifted guide and a lovely human being as well. He was very accommodating, flexible and generous with his time and knowledge! We would love to catch up with him again in London or any of the other locations he explores! Highly recommend if you want a unique and deeper experience of London! read less mireillea9558/01/2025City of London Arjun was very kind and showed us many places we would have just run past if we were exploring the city alone! I highly recommend him as a tour guide and hope to meet him again some time. We learned a lot about the city and about money and its history. Mark K2/25/2026
- Excellent, interesting tour! This tour took us back in time to pre-1000 AD with the London Stone, through history and artifacts from dragons to phoenixes to churches. We learned about Druids and Romans at a pace we could take it all in. Our tour guide, Argent, was very knowledgeable and kept this moving... More reviewsThis tour took us back in time to pre-1000 AD with the London Stone, through history and artifacts from dragons to phoenixes to churches. We learned about Druids and Romans at a pace we could take it all in. Our tour guide, Argent, was very knowledgeable and kept this moving at a comfortable pace while explaining how various things: water, rivers, grounding, and artifacts are all tied together in the quest for spiritual growth. A very worthwhile afternoon! Excellent, thought provoking conversations. read less Roger6/13/2023History of Money and power very interesting tour by Arjun. An excellent blending of the traditional sightseeing , history of the institutions and their place in the last 2,000 of Mammon in the UK. The difference here is that he tries to build a narrative of how everything interlinks with religion , symbols... More reviewsvery interesting tour by Arjun. An excellent blending of the traditional sightseeing , history of the institutions and their place in the last 2,000 of Mammon in the UK. The difference here is that he tries to build a narrative of how everything interlinks with religion , symbols , power and ancient history. what alternative roads we could have taken and where it’s now with AI and Bitcoin. The dialogue and the interaction with his audience made this an excellent three hour tour. read less Clive Jacobs4/04/2026Beautiful and very interesting tour! Beautiful and very interesting tour! — We had an amazing time on a walking tour exploring London’s historical and mystical sites. Arjul was an exceptional guide, combining his deep knowledge with an engaging storytelling style that made the city’s past feel alive. What stood out the most was the way... More reviewsBeautiful and very interesting tour! — We had an amazing time on a walking tour exploring London’s historical and mystical sites. Arjul was an exceptional guide, combining his deep knowledge with an engaging storytelling style that made the city’s past feel alive. What stood out the most was the way Arjul encouraged us to notice the small, often overlooked details—each one holding its own story or significance. His ability to weave together history and mystery was both fascinating and inspiring. The tour offered a perfect mix of insight and intrigue, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for London. If you’re looking for a guide who will open your eyes to the city in a completely new way, we highly recommend this tour. read less Doina Bruno11/17/2024
- A very interesting immersive experience. A very interesting immersive experience. A highly recommended tour of London, discover very interesting symbolisms of the city of London, in addition to visiting sites (and even some non-typical museums with a very interesting immersive experience) that do not usually appear in the recommended sites. Very good option to discover... More reviewsA very interesting immersive experience. A highly recommended tour of London, discover very interesting symbolisms of the city of London, in addition to visiting sites (and even some non-typical museums with a very interesting immersive experience) that do not usually appear in the recommended sites. Very good option to discover non-typical aspects of London. read less Maria4/01/2025Infuses the dragon mythology with history and mysticism. 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, even if you know the area well. We also stopped by the Mithraeum and... More reviewsInfuses 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, even if you know the area well. We also stopped by the Mithraeum and did the immersive experience (I had been before but it was really nice to go again with a guide). You can tell Arjun has really thought through the route and the stories he tells. We had a lovely chat afterwards too, he has a lot of time for questions and feedback. read less Sydney6/01/2025Made it very personable My sister and I found this tour online and booked on a whim. We were in London for a few days and wanted to do some fun sightseeing. This tour far exceeded what we could have ever dreamed of! To say it was magical is an understatement. Our guide, Arjun... More reviewsMy sister and I found this tour online and booked on a whim. We were in London for a few days and wanted to do some fun sightseeing. This tour far exceeded what we could have ever dreamed of! To say it was magical is an understatement. Our guide, Arjun was so knowledgeable, fun, interesting and an AMAZING storyteller of all things City of London and its history with the Dragons and much more! We saw and visited places we never would have been able to see or find on our own. We packed a lot into 3 hours and totally got our moneys worth and then some! By the end of the tour we felt like long lost friends and we walked away feeling truly enchanted! This was the highlight of our trip! We will be back to do another tour with Arjun! Highly, highly recommend! This tour is a must! read less Amber7/29/2024
