Private Legal Tour or Old Bailey Tour - London

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About the experience

Join us for a tour of the Old Bailey and witness justice in action! We offer two different itineraries for all you crime enthusiasts: the Legal London Tour and the Old Bailey Insight Tour. Our vouchers are valid for both tours. Alternatively, you can book a private tour for up to five people. The Legal London Tour meets at the Law Courts, located at the Royal Courts of Justice buildings on the Strand. These buildings are home to both the High Court and Court of Appeal for England and Wales. Your knowledgeable host will explain the role of these courts before leading you inside the building. The Lord Chief Justice presides over Court 4 in the Law Courts, which is usually open to the public when in session. These tours include the opportunity to witness an appeal trial as it happens, making for a fascinating experience for those curious about the legal system in the UK. After visiting the Law Courts, you'll walk behind the building to Lincoln's Inn Fields. Here, you'll see impressive buildings surrounding a grassed square that are the chambers of many of the country's top legal professionals. The tour continues with a visit to the renowned Old Bailey, which is about half a mile away from the Royal Courts of Justice. As you approach the Old Bailey, you'll see the golden Lady Justice sitting atop the dome, holding her scales of justice in one hand and her sword of retribution in the other. The visit to the Old Bailey (officially called the Central Criminal Court) is quite an eye-opener. The wood-panelled courts of the old building are notoriously cramped and uncomfortable, with former liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe even bringing his own cushion to court during his trial for conspiracy to murder in 1979. With the newer extension, there are now 18 courts spread across three floors. Courts 1 and 2 are where the most serious murder and high-security cases are heard, with the likes of Oscar Wilde, the Kray twins, and Peter Sutcliffe appearing in the dock to face judge and jury. In fact, more murder trials are heard at the Old Bailey than any other court in the UK. All courts are open to the public, so our Old Bailey tours allow time to watch an afternoon court sitting.

Overview

Witness the justice system in action in London
Hear the history of the courts from an expert
Watch an appeal and a trial in process
This voucher is valid for a private tour

What's Included

Vouchers are valid for either of the two following tours :

Legal London Tour

Visit the Royal Courts of Justice
View the legal costume exhibition and Court 4, where the Lord Justice sits
Groups usually stay for about 30 minutes listening to a criminal appeal
Wander through the secret alleys and courtyards of the Inns of Court
Move onto the Old Bailey, for a talk on its fascinating history
Exclusive typed guide to the Old Bailey, including a run down on the cases of the day
Option to purchase lunch before the court opens for its afternoon session
You will be directed to the most interesting cases of the day at the Old Bailey
Opportunity to watch your chosen case from the visitors gallery
Maximum group size 10 people

Old Bailey Insight Tour

A morning talk at the Viaduct Tavern opposite the Old Bailey
Tea/coffee or a fruit juice plus a croissant are provided
Hear about its the Old Baileys history and nearby places of interest
Visit an original Newgate prison cell that now forms part of the pub's cellar
Exclusive typed guide to the Old Bailey, including a run down on the cases of the day
Option to purchase lunch before the court opens for its afternoon session
You will be directed to the most interesting cases of the day at the Old Bailey
Opportunity to watch your chosen case from the visitors gallery
Maximum group size 10 people

Or choose the Private Tour option for either the Old Bailey or Legal London Tour