Discover the secrets of London’s financial history on a small-group walking tour. Uncover myths, money, and power from ancient times to today.
Discover the secrets of London’s financial history on a small-group walking tour. Uncover myths, money, and power from ancient times to today.
- London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE - Explore the origins of financial magicians, the earliest financial transactions, and currency from before the Roman era.
- London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation - The City of London is a hub for Maritime and Arbitration law, crucial to international trade.
- The London Stone - Discover the connection…
- London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE - Explore the origins of financial magicians, the earliest financial transactions, and currency from before the Roman era.
- London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation - The City of London is a hub for Maritime and Arbitration law, crucial to international trade.
- The London Stone - Discover the connection between this stone and the rise of the British Empire.
- 113-116 Leadenhall St - The birthplace of the company that launched an empire.
- Lloyds Building - Learn how this insurance company influenced the empire and the world.
- Statue of James Henry Greathead - Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the City, alongside one of its pioneers.
- Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington - How a swift pigeon delivering war news (Wellington and Napoleon) enabled significant market manipulation.
- Bank of England Museum - Discover the evolution of modern money and trade, from the beheading of a king and empire-building companies to the rise of digital currency like the digital dollar and bitcoin.
- 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) - The emergence of the modern corporation and surveillance capitalism.
- The Bull and the Minotaur sets the scape as we delve into the story of Money, Power and Greed
- Local Guide
- PDF Overview of Tour
- The Bull and the Minotaur sets the scape as we delve into the story of Money, Power and Greed
- Local Guide
- PDF Overview of Tour
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Delve into the intriguing relationship between money, magic, and power through the perspective of London’s renowned financial district—the Square Mile. This walking tour transcends mere history, exploring how belief systems, symbolism, and power dynamics have influenced both the city and the world.
Participants will discover the hidden forces that have…
Delve into the intriguing relationship between money, magic, and power through the perspective of London’s renowned financial district—the Square Mile. This walking tour transcends mere history, exploring how belief systems, symbolism, and power dynamics have influenced both the city and the world.
Participants will discover the hidden forces that have propelled wealth and influence throughout history.
Highlights:
- Interpret the symbolic architecture of the Bank of England and the rituals conducted in its Temple of Vesta
- Understand why money is said to “grow on trees” and explore the roots of trading in London’s historic alleyways.
- Discover Mithras, the guardian of contracts, in the ancient Roman Temple
- Learn how financial institutions use design to instill confidence while masking deeper truths.
Ideal for inquisitive travelers and history buffs, this tour combines history with magic to unveil London’s lasting legacy as a global hub of influence.
- Time for travel time is already included in the total duration
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
