Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour
At a glance
Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour is a 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Terry Silvers Historical Walking Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $44.41 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Services of qualified and experienced London guide and History teacher.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Gossipy Tour exploring the key personalities and organisations that created London's financial district. We first find out about the Roman and Medieval past of the City of London. We then go in search of an organisation that was once bigger and more important than the tech giants of today, the East India Company and investigate why Britain has almost forgotten it ever existed. We also discover the history of the stock market and the medieval trade associations that make the City such a distinctive place today. Expect to hear about dynamism alongside criminality as this informal sociable tour debates issues of power and money across centuries that are still super relevant today.
What's included
What's included
- Services of qualified and experienced London guide and History teacher
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Here about the Roman and Medieval beginnings of the Financial District
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Stop 2
We see the most important historic location of the East India company having previously seen other sites linked to it.
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Stop 3
See the neo classical splendour of the Royal Exchange, Bank of England and Mansion House
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Stop 4
See the location of the coffee shop where the stock market was first based.
Exchange Alley or Change Alley is a narrow alleyway connecting shops and coffeehouses in an old neighbourhood of the City of London. It served as a convenient shortcut from the Royal Exchange on Cornhill to the Post Office on Lombard Street and remains as one of a number of alleys linking the two streets. -
Stop 5
See the medieval Guildhall and selected near by Guild buildings.
Medieval guild halls were used to store goods and as places for celebratory events. When not required for guild members' events, the hall often became place where townspeople could hold entertainments such as Passion plays. -
Stop 6
See the modern Stock market towered over by the glorious St Paul's Cathedral.
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London. As the seat of the Bishop of London, the cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building.
Meeting point
Leave Tower Hill Station by main entrance and first right down stairs
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $44.41 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Services of qualified and experienced London guide and History teacher.
Where does it start?
Leave Tower Hill Station by main entrance and first right down stairs
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
