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London’s History of Money, Magic, and Power Walking tour
London, England, United Kingdom
$30.93
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the fascinating interplay of money, magic, and power through the lens of London’s iconic financial district—the Square Mile. On this walking tour, uncover what money truly is at its essence and track its incredible journey from ancient clay to digital tablets. Discover how myth, ritual, and commerce have shaped the City of London into a global powerhouse.
Tour Highlights:
- Step inside a hidden Roman temple, where the Sun God points to the origins of banking and the roots of money.
- Discover why, in the City of London, money really does grow on trees.
- Traverse the winding backstreets and secret alleys of the Square Mile to follow the remarkable evolution of money—from clay tablets to digital ledgers—and see how wars, technology, and philosophy have shaped the global financial system.
- Demystify the very nature of money, exploring its journey as both a tool and a symbol.
Perfect for curious travellers and history enthusiasts alike.
Tour Highlights:
- Step inside a hidden Roman temple, where the Sun God points to the origins of banking and the roots of money.
- Discover why, in the City of London, money really does grow on trees.
- Traverse the winding backstreets and secret alleys of the Square Mile to follow the remarkable evolution of money—from clay tablets to digital ledgers—and see how wars, technology, and philosophy have shaped the global financial system.
- Demystify the very nature of money, exploring its journey as both a tool and a symbol.
Perfect for curious travellers and history enthusiasts alike.
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London’s History of Money, Magic, and Power Walking tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- PDF Overview of Tour
- Local Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting point
We meet outside the Pret.
You will recognize me by my longish hair & beard, and you'll see a felt image of a green dragon on my backpack.
Return details
We conclude on top of this beautiful building where you can continue to enjoy the view and optionally have something to drink/eat.
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The Guild Church of ST Mary AldermarySee how Religious institutions to the story of Money, Magic and Power right from the beginning.
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Royal Exchange Building LondonFounded in 1566 as England’s first purpose-built trading floor. Rebuilt twice after fires; now houses luxury shops beneath its neoclassical facade.
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London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACEDiscover: the origin of money magicians, the oldest financial transaction and money from before the Romans arrived.
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St Edmund, King and Martyr ChurchIt was around this location that modern western Banking was birthed.
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Said how the first coffee house in London played a crucial role in early finance.
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This alley was the epicenter of London's financial world in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Bank of England MuseumWe tell the story of modern money and trade, how it changed shape and in turn the world itself. It's stories entail the beheading of a King, Companies that developed an empire to the advent of modern day money: The digital dollar and bitcoin.
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How a speedy pigeon reporting the news of the war (Wellington and Napoleon) turned enabled massive manipulation of the markets.
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Statue of James Henry GreatheadWe discuss what Industrial revolution meant for the City, next to one of the pioneers of the Industrial revolution.
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St. Mary Woolnoth ChurchThis church has been at the centre point of history of debt, slavery and Christian values.
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How this Insurance company helped shape empire and the world.
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This outdoor installation is perfect for us to consider the movements of times and tides of money and finance and power.
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Leadenhall MarketWe get back to financial roots at this ancient market, and we talk Dragons!
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Public space with the Gilt of Cain sculpture, memorializing the City’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Garden at 120We take a fresh perspective as we conclude the tour.
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London’s History of Money, Magic, and Power Walking tour
London, England, United Kingdom
$30.93
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!