Lawyers' London Free Tour: the Royal Courts of Justice & Inns of Court
Overview
- Seven of the signatories to the American Declaration of Independence
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, who owned 200 bespoke (made-to-measure) suits.
- Mahatma Gandhi, who had to promise his mother that he would abstain from meat, alcohol, and women before he could enroll in the Inner Temple.
- Helena Normanton, the first woman to enroll to become a barrister (1919), had to eat 70 dinners in Middle Temple to qualify as a lawyer
- Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake are members of the Middle Temple.
- Sir William Blackstone, who influenced common and criminal law in the USA and British Commonwealth, stated: “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.”
The oldest building on the tour is the Knights Templar Church, built in 1162 AD, which was one of the bases for King John during the Magna Carta negotiations.
This activity includes:
- Temple Church
- Temple Bar London
- Staple Inn
- Old Hall
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- North Lawn Gardens
- Royal Courts of Justice
- Ostler's Hut
- The Law Society Hall
- Twinings - The Strand
- The Old Bank of England
- Gray's Inn Square and South Square Gardens
On arrival
I will be outside Temple Underground Station, in front of the (closed) AMISON KIOSK.
Things to note
How can the tour be free?
There is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour, whatever amount feels right to you. You are more likely to get to see a court case if you book a morning tour. Cash or card payments are accepted.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
