Free tour

Free City of London Historical Walking Tour

4.73

Good(41)

London

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Arjun

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 18 April 2023

Dragon Lore Tours specialises in immersive walks that go far beyond traditional sightseeing. Each route is built from careful historical research and designed to reveal the deeper stories, symbols, and meanings hidden beneath familiar streets and landmarks. Instead of just ticking off “must‑see” sights, we explore the layers of history, myth, and power that shaped them. Your guide connects you with the symbolic and spiritual heritage of each place, turning churches, banking halls, and old stones into living narratives about the human journey. Our approach blends solid history with vivid, accessible storytelling. We don’t just show you places; we invite you into the myths, legends, and cultural wisdom embedded in every stone, street, and structure—so you leave not only informed, but genuinely transformed in how you see the world.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Embark on a journey through time as we unveil the origin story of the ancient City of London, the square mile that became the envy of kings and the cradle of a world‑spanning empire. Our route traces the city’s path from Celtic beginnings through Roman, Saxon, Viking and Norman rule, revealing how each era left its mark on this remarkable place.

Discover how the City of London set itself apart from Westminster, with its own character, governance and powerful legends. Learn how this small but mighty square mile challenged royal authority, helped shape England’s laws and democracy, and gave rise to a corporation that would one day build a vast empire. Our story reaches the turmoil of the 17th century – fire, plague and revolution – and shows how the City, adopting the dragon as its emblem, rose from the ashes to defend its ancient rights and privileges.
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You are free to tip at the end according to your budget and the value you feel you received. I also pay a booking fee for each guest, so your contribution directly helps keep this tour running.
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Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

2 London Wall Pl, Barbican, London EC2Y 5AU, UK

Meet outside Barbie Green restaurant next to the Ruins. You will recognize me by my longish hair & beard, and you'll see a dragon on my backpack.

Outside visit

St Alphage Gardens

Where our story begins: the statue of the minotaur sets the scene

Outside visit

Roman Fort Ruins

The oldest part of the wall is this Fort.

Outside visit

St Giles Cripplegate

One of the oldest mediaeval churches in the City since Norman time that was once the site of older Saxon Church.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.