London

London: City of Dragons Walking Tour

Badge of ExcellenceLondon, England

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about the magical, mythical side of London on this small-group walking tour, where you and your guide uncover sites in the city of dragons that you might never find on your own. Go back in time to the Druid days and the Knights of the Templar and follow the history right up to the present. Visit popular sites like St. Paul’s Cathedral, and also some lesser-known ones like Cheapside, one of the oldest trees in the City of London.

Easy to locate meeting point to keep things simple
Learn all about the magical side of London from your guide
Enjoy this intimate small-group setting (max 8)
Take home a PDF of all the locations you saw on tour

What's Included

Gain a unique history of London about a land that is steeped in magic and lore.
Post tour PDF - Overview of the tour locations and themes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

113 Cannon St, London EC4N 5AW, UK
Meet outside Joe the Juice. You will recognize me by my long hair and beard :) -- Note: London Mithraeum is closed until the end of July so we will visit an alternative place in it's stead.

End point

Temple Bar Memorial
Holborn, London EC4A 2LT, UK
It's next to the Royal Courts of Justice.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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A different way to view London's history

Gwenn_L, May 2024

This was a lovely way to spend a couple hours strolling along streets and back courtyards learning about history and symbols. Much more emphasis on the earth and spiritual influences than you hear in other tours of the city. Good value for the time and money spent.

City of London Mythology tour - very interesting

julie_r, Apr 2024

This is a great tour if you’re looking for something a bit different. Full of iconography, our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts & perspectives on history & the events that makes London City what it is today. We went on a Sunday, two stops on the journey were closed but this was made up in extra time at other sites and images provided of the closed venues. Overall, very enjoyable!

Great for those interested in myth and symbolism

Michelle_B, Apr 2024

Our guide was intelligent, patient, prepared, accommodating. He waited when we were running late. He shared his wealth of information in a thoughtful way. He had alternative stops when some were closed. He asked us questions and engaged my 11yo daughter.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for joining me. It was my privilege. Best wishes to you both.

Beyond expectation!

Satbir_T, Mar 2024

Thank you Arjun for a very memorable tour. It was beyond my expectations and I am grateful to my daughter who suggested it.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Wonderful to show you both around, thank you for joining me.

Great Tour and Loved the experience!

Arvinder_D, Mar 2024

A tour like no other. You are taken on a journey through time that is not only an eye opening, story telling of historical pasts but you also see things from a different angle. I would recommend this and make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes! Loved the experience :-)

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your feedback! Honoured to share this story with you :)

Great, engaging and informative tour

Vicki_G, Nov 2023

Our guide was great and we did this as a work group and really enjoyed it. The research done was informative and interesting.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

I'm glad to hear the whole group enjoyed. Lovely to meet you all 😀

Dragon and church tour

margaret_m, Nov 2023

The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and took great care to individualize the information. Good with a 10 year old with a lot of questions. Saw a few more churches than we expected but they were spectacular and ones we would have missed on our own. Symbolism of icons was presented well and without judgement. Great historian of London.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for coming on the tour. Its alwways very rewarding to see children responding so well.

Finding Ancient Times

Linda_C, Jul 2023

The most interesting part of this tour was the hidden Roman Temple. Who knew that there is still so much evidence of Roman times hidden under modern London. The leisurely pace was nice and out guide was knowledgeable about the symbolism used throughout history. This was an enjoyable activity away from the crowds.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the tour :)

Excellent, interesting tour!

Roger_E, Jun 2023

This tour took us back in time to pre-1000 AD with the London Stone, through history and artifacts from dragons to phoenixes to churches. We learned about Druids and Romans at a pace we could take it all in. Our tour guide, Argent, was very knowledgeable and kept this moving at a comfortable pace while explaining how various things: water, rivers, grounding, and artifacts are all tied together in the quest for spiritual growth. A very worthwhile afternoon! Excellent, thought provoking conversations.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you Roger, very glad to hear that you received the tour so well. Honoured :)

Dragon line tour

Matthew_S, Apr 2023

What a great tour! We booked this tour expecting to see some of London's ancient sites and hearing a fact or two about each before moving on to the next. What we experienced was a thoroughly interesting discussion about the historical and mystical side of London that is hidden in plain sight. We walked Dragon lines, over the path of the sacred rivers which flow under the city and heard about the secret meaning of symbols in the art and architecture along our route. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in history, mythology and symbology.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you very much. I very much appreciated meeting you and our time together.

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Raymonde_H, Apr 2024

Un guide sympa et inspiré. La chance de se promener en petit groupe. Beaucoup d'informations pertinentes. Une visite à pied originale