London Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court Walking Tour 3 hr

Discover how a small corner of London helped shape the legal systems of countries around the world on this London Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court walking tour. Over 180 minutes, explore the historic legal district and hear how English common law developed here before spreading to the United States, India, Pakistan, Africa, Australia, and beyond.

As you walk, learn about the people who studied, worked, and socialized in the Inns of Court. Stories include eight signatories of the American Declaration of Independence, Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his collection of bespoke suits, and Mahatma Gandhi, who promised his mother he would abstain from meat, alcohol, and women before enrolling at Inner Temple. You’ll also hear about Sir William Blackstone and his influence on law in the United States and the British Commonwealth.

Your English-speaking guide brings the district’s history to life. Meet beside Temple Underground Station, in front of the closed AMISON kiosk. Join this London Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court walking tour to uncover the people and ideas behind a legal tradition that reached across the globe.