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City of London Freemasons and Fraudsters 2 hr
GoodTop 26% in London
7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Investigate Freemasonry, City of London power, and notorious fraudsters on a two-hour guided walk through historic streets and shadowy alleys.
About this tour
Who really holds power in the City of London? Join this two-hour City of London Freemasons and Fraudsters tour as an investigator, weighing evidence and deciding what to believe. Your guide leads a story-rich walk through the City’s history, from a 1730 pamphlet describing a secretive oath to questions surrounding policing and claims of corruption. You’ll also explore the symbols linked to Freemasonry, distinguish documented details from disputed stories and internet myths, and hear how John Blunt helped fuel the South Sea Bubble before a cashier fled with the books. The experience is framed as an investigation, with claims identified as documented, disputed, or myth, so you can draw your own conclusions. The tour ends at St Dunstan in the East, among the church ruins by day or outside after dark. Meet beside Blackwell House in Guildhall Yard and look for a guide holding a red flag. With a professional guide throughout, this City of London Freemasons and Fraudsters walk offers a vivid way to encounter the city’s shadowed stories. Book your place and follow the evidence through its historic streets.
Highlights
- Investigate the City’s hidden power, laws, and institutions
- Separate documented history from disputed claims and myths
- Hear stories of the South Sea Bubble and its fraudsters
- Explore symbols, secretive lodges, and lamplit alleys
What's included
Included
- Professional guide for the full two hours
Not included
- Meals
- Private transportation
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5.00 / 5 · 7 reviews
Important information
- Meet your guide beside Blackwell House in Guildhall Yard; look for a red flag
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 7 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
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- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 26% in London means it ranks in the top 26% of tours in London by this score.
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