London: Money & Power – Babylon to Bitcoin Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Time for travel time is already included in the total duration

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local Guide

PDF Overview of Tour

Private transportation

What To Expect

The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary

See how Religious institutions to the story of Money, Magic and Power right from the beginning.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Royal Exchange Building London

Founded in 1566 as England’s first purpose-built trading floor. Rebuilt twice after fires; now houses luxury shops beneath its neoclassical facade.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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London: Money & Power – Babylon to Bitcoin Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Tour / Amazing Guide
oolliiiilloo,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend. A very informative tour with a delightful guide, Arjun, who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing his insights. Our 16-year-old daughter, who plans to study economics at university, also loved the tour and took away many valuable ideas. Thank you, Arjun, for a wonderful and inspiring afternoon.
Great Guide / Very Interesting Tour
Olivier D,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly Recommended. A very informative tour with a delightful guide, Arjun, who is very knowledgeable, well prepared and engaging in sharing his insights. Our 16-year-old daughter, who plans to study economics at university, also loved the tour and took away many valuable new ideas. Thank you, Arjun, for a wonderful afternoon.
Walking history tour of Money & Power
Gael H,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour is a history tour full of information covering thousands of years of trade, bonds and Bank of England history, mixed in with religious beliefs on money and the power of the money holders, plus Kings & Queens impact. If you enjoy historical fun facts around money, this is for you eg where the expression “the short end of the stick” came from.
Value for money
Patrick S,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting tour. For anyone wants to know about the history of our money system and understand more of (the concept of) money, this is the tour to be.