Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Walking Through Gandhi’s London With Guided History Tours
Mahatma Gandhi spent several years in London as a law student.
He lived there from 1888 to 1891.
People can now take a walking tour about his time in the city.
The tour is called “Gandhi’s London.”
It takes about two to three hours.
It starts near Temple Underground Station.
The route goes through places including Inner Temple, the Strand and Covent Garden.
Guides tell stories about the London Gandhi knew as a student and young lawyer.
Gandhi lived in London from 1888 to 1891 while studying law.
The “Gandhi’s London” walking tour follows places connected to his time in the city.
The tour lasts approximately two to three hours.
It begins at Temple Underground Station and passes Inner Temple, the Strand and Covent Garden.
The walk ends toward Trafalgar Square, with guides explaining London during Gandhi’s student and lawyer years.
- Who
- Mahatma Gandhi and visitors taking the “Gandhi’s London” walking tour.
- What
- A guided walking tour tracing places connected to Gandhi’s time in London.
- When
- Gandhi lived in London from 1888 to 1891; the tour lasts two to three hours.
- Where
- London, beginning at Temple Underground Station and continuing through Inner Temple, the Strand, Covent Garden and toward Trafalgar Square.
- Why
- To share stories about the London Gandhi knew as a student and young lawyer.
- Tour name
- Gandhi’s London
- Historical figure
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Gandhi’s London years
- 1888-1891
- Tour duration
- Two to three hours
- Starting point
- Temple Underground Station
- Route
- Inner Temple, the Strand, Covent Garden and toward Trafalgar Square