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London: Money & Power – Babylon to Bitcoin Walking Tour

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London: Explore the Evolution of Money and Power from Babylon to Bitcoin on this unique walking tour.

What you'll do

Explore London's financial district, the Square Mile, through the lens of money, magic, and power on this walking tour. Your guide will explain the origins of money and its journey from ancient clay to digital tablets. You'll explore the area's back streets and alleys as you learn about how wars, technology, and philosophy have shaped the world's financial systems.

What is included?

  • PDF Overview of Tour
  • Local Guide

What is not included?

Private transportation

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Time for travel time is already included in the total duration
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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JTB Journey
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Itinerary

London Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for London: Money & Power – Babylon to Bitcoin Walking Tour in London, United Kingdom (UK). This walking tours experience includes 15 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary
1

The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Guild Church of ST Mary Aldermary

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

2

Royal Exchange Building London

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.

3

London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE

Discover: the origin of money magicians, the oldest financial transaction and money from before the Romans arrived.

4

St. Edmund The King Church

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
St. Edmund The King Church

It was around this location that modern western Banking was birthed.

5

Jamaica Wine House

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
6

Change Alley

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
7

Bank of England Museum

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Bank of England Museum

We 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.

8

Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
9

Statue of James Henry Greathead

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Statue of James Henry Greathead

We discuss what Industrial revolution meant for the City, next to one of the pioneers of the Industrial revolution.

10

St. Mary Woolnoth Church

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
St. Mary Woolnoth Church

This church has been at the centre point of history of debt, slavery and Christian values.

11

Lloyds Building

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
12

Plantation Lane

Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
13

Leadenhall Market

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Leadenhall Market

We get back to financial roots at this ancient market, and we talk Dragons!

14

Fen Court Garden

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
15

Garden at 120

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Garden at 120

We take a fresh perspective as we conclude the tour.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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