London: Money & Power Walking Tour – Babylon to Bitcoin Discount Tickets

Overview

Explore the story of money on a walking tour through London’s Square Mile, travelling from ancient temples and Babylonian beginnings to modern high finance and Bitcoin. Trace the evolution of trade, barter and debt through the ages – from gift economies to Babylon's clay tablets and Rome's large-scale debt-driven empire, all the way to the City of London, where those ancient systems reach their most sophisticated form. We finish with a forward‑looking glimpse at the shift from paper notes and government bonds to digital ledgers, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies Highlights: - Discover how history repeats cycles of rising power, mounting debt and empire. - Learn how temples and churches sit at the heart of the story of money and banking. - Uncover historic events that reveal the true relationship between money and power. - Gain a deeper understanding of what money is, and how it differs from “value”. - Wander the backstreets of the City that gave birth to global finance.

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Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

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Local Guide

PDF Overview of Tour

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Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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