Legal London Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey for Three

Step into the world of British law with a guided Legal London tour for three. Led by a former crime reporter with more than 25 years of experience, this considered experience explores the Royal Courts of Justice before continuing through the alleys and courtyards of the Inns of Court. The route finishes at the Old Bailey, the UK’s leading criminal court, with insight into its history, notable cases and the day’s court list.

Key Info

• Availability Description

  Available Monday–Friday, year round. The court does not sit on weekends, bank holidays or during Easter and Christmas holidays. All dates are subject to availability.

• Participant Guidelines

  Minimum age: 14 years. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring ID, as it may be required as proof of age or to gain access to high-security trials. Visitors can choose how long they stay in court, but it is preferred that visitors remain for at least 30 minutes in each courtroom.

• Duration Detail

  This tour lasts two hours, from around 11am–1pm. The court opens for its afternoon session at 2pm and rises between 4pm and 4.30pm.

• Numbers On The Day

  This voucher is valid for three people.

• Dress Code

  Visitors to the public galleries are required to dress appropriately or they may be denied entry. Vests, shorts, low-cut tops and short skirts are not permitted.

• Other Info

  Our vouchers are flexible and may be used to select and book an experience from our range via our website. Access to the public galleries at the Old Bailey is optional, free and on a first come, first served basis; entry is not guaranteed, as the Old Bailey is a government building and access is controlled by security staff. Visitors are permitted to move between courtrooms; once seated in the public gallery, visitors are required to remain silent. Court lists may change at short notice. Many cases cover distressing topics and crimes, so visitor discretion is advised. There is no wheelchair access to the Old Bailey public galleries. Large bags, rucksacks, food, drink, writing materials, sharp objects and electronic devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, smartwatches or recording equipment, are not permitted in the court. The court does not have storage facilities, so visitors are responsible for arranging their own storage, such as nearby lockers or left luggage facilities.