London Legal District Private Walking Tour

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the living history of English law on this private walking tour. We’ll visit some of London’s most important legal landmarks. Perfect for lawyers, law students, and anyone with an interest in justice, courts and constitutional history. Bring the story of the law to life. We begin at the Royal Courts of Justice, masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture and a powerful symbol of 19th-century British justice. We explore the historic Inns of Court, home to barristers for over 600 years. See Temple Church, famous for its links to the Knights Templar, centuries of legal tradition, and Magna Carta, foundation of the rule of law. We also see the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey) and learn about some famous cases tried there. Whether you are a legal professional, a fan of Rumpole of the Bailey, or simply curious about how The Law and The City shaped each other, this unique London law tour offers a rich, engaging experience in the heart of legal history.
Closed public holidays

What's included

Private Guide

What to expect

Royal Courts of Justice
30m

We will do the interior of the Royal Courts building (subject to availability on the day).
Lincoln's Inn
Pass by

Largest of the historic Inns of Court, we will walk through the area.
Old Bailey
Pass by

This is the Central Criminal Court. We will see it from the outside and talk about it's history and some famous cases that have been heard there.
Inner Temple
45m · Admission ticket included

We will visit the Inner Temple and Middle Temple and walk through the gardens. We will see Temple Church and may go inside if it's available.
The Old Bank of England Pub
30m

The tour ends at an old historic City of London pub, right next to where we started. A single beer or soft drink per person is included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside the main entrance to the Royal Courts of Justice, on a street called The Strand. It's a large imposing court building. The guide will be holding a sign with the name of the tour written on it.

End point

We meet outside the main entrance to the Royal Courts of Justice, on a street called The Strand. It's a large imposing court building. The guide will be holding a sign with the name of the tour written on it.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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