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London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

1. London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

Hit the streets of East End London on a Jack the Ripper mystery walking tour. Head back to 1888 with your expert Ripperologist guide as you try to solve the still-unsolved murders on this immersive experience. Assess photographic evidence and hear true stories about the investigation to suss out the suspects. 'Investigate’ the alleged perpetrators and hear about the theories as to who committed some of the most shocking crimes in Britain's history. Learn more about the victims and everyday life in Whitechapel which was an impoverished neighborhood at the time. Your guide will even share gems about Victorian London, including the cultural context for enduring figures such as Sherlock Holmes.  Was Jack the Ripper ever close to being caught? Why did he choose Whitechapel? Where was any evidence discovered? Find all this out and more with your Ripperologist guide. Stops include:  • Brick Lane  • Christ Church  • Spitalfields Market • Mitre Square • Petticoat Lane • Ten Bells Pub

London: Jack the Ripper 2-Hour Evening Walking Tour

2. London: Jack the Ripper 2-Hour Evening Walking Tour

Take a journey through the dark, dirty, and murderous streets of Victorian London. Enter the secret world of violence, prostitution, and gin, overshadowed by the menace of Jack the Ripper. Join this 2-hour Jack the Ripper evening walking tour and see the sites where the infamous stalker murdered his victims, and walk along the very streets where the crimes were committed. Hear about the salacious side of Victorian life and learn about the slums and inner-city poverty in the 1880s. This is a chance to finally separate fact from fiction, and get to know exactly what Jack the Ripper did to the women he victimized. You’ll get to play detective as well when you’re given a profile of some of the most likely suspects. So, get out your magnifying glass and try to figure out whodunnit!   

Jack The Ripper Tour in London's East End

3. Jack The Ripper Tour in London's East End

Take a spine chilling walking tour of London's historic Whitechapel district, and follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper's terrifying killing spree of the autumn of 1888. The 2-hour tour explores how a series of terrible murders gripped the East End of London. It’s a story that can send shivers down your spine to this very day. The discovery of a body set in motion one of the most famous man-hunts in London’s criminal history. For over 120 years Ripperologists and amateur sleuths have been trying and failing to discover the identity of the man known as Jack the Ripper. Throughout the tour you will explore the historical background of the Whitechapel murders and their passing into a genre almost in their own right. Examine how public perception of these gruesome but gripping crimes has been shaped, and compare it to the reality of 1888 as you go to the actual sites of the murders.

London: Jack The Ripper Tour with Free Fish and Chips

4. London: Jack The Ripper Tour with Free Fish and Chips

Uncover the dark side of London and learn about some of the city’s most notorious murder cases on this Jack the Ripper tour. Try a traditional English dish — fish and chips — at one of London's oldest chip shops. Choose between a walking tour or a walking and bus tour. During the tour, hear about how the Whitechapel area of London was enveloped in fear for three months during the late 19th century. Find out about a spate of murders known as the "Whitechapel Murders," where five women were murdered and brutally mutilated by a killer that was never caught. Visit the real-life murder locations with your guide, who will paint a picture of life in Victorian London at the time. Along the way, discover all the evidence and clues as well as all the gruesome details behind the murders, such as how the killer mutilated his victims in trademark fashion. Begin the walking tour outside the Whitechapel Gallery, in the heart of what was Jack the Ripper country, and see areas of London dating back to Victorian times. Your guide will issue you with special VOX personal headsets so you don't miss a word of this intimate and chilling experience. To this day, the identity of the killer remains a mystery, and well over a hundred theories exist that attempt to lift the veil on the identity of one of history's most elusive murderers. Join the investigation as you assess the facts and try to make up your own mind — who was Jack the Ripper? During the tour, you'll be treated to a taster of typical fish and chips at one of London's most traditional and authentic "chippies." You'll also visit Spitalfields Market and see the Ten Bells pub, the rumored hunting ground of Jack The Ripper.

London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

5. London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

Go back in time to 1888 and trace the bloody trail of one of the world’s most infamous serial killers. On this 2-hour walking tour you’ll be introduced to the history of Jack the Ripper, whose murders still haunt London to this day. The murder spree sparked one of the greatest manhunts in British history. Jack the Ripper’s identity has never been discovered. Learn about the gruesome details of the murders and the investigations that unsuccessfully attempted to capture the killer. Hear about the theories and the real facts as you walk along the streets that once were stalked by Jack the Ripper.

London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour

6. London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour

Our knowledgeable guides are seasoned experts on the gruesome history of Jack the Ripper. They’ll lead you through the very streets where the infamous murders occurred, offering insights and intriguing theories that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Why choose our tour: Unparalleled Historical Accuracy: We’ve meticulously researched the facts, myths, and legends surrounding Jack the Ripper to provide you with the most accurate and spine-chilling experience. Small Group Tours: Enjoy an intimate tour experience with our small group sizes, ensuring you have the opportunity to engage with our expert guides and ask questions. Interactive Experience: Our tours are immersive and interactive, with captivating stories, evidence, and re-enactments that transport you back to the eerie streets of Victorian London. Notable neighbours and landmarks: Whitechapel: Begin your journey in the heart of Whitechapel, the epicentre of the Ripper’s reign of terror. Stroll along Whitechapel Road, where many of the victims met their gruesome fate. Spitalfields: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Spitalfields, a district steeped in Victorian charm. Explore the bustling Spitalfields Market and discover its hidden secrets. Ten Bells Pub: Visit the legendary Ten Bells Pub, where several of the Ripper’s victims were said to have frequented. It’s an eerie experience you won’t soon forget. Brick Lane: Wander down Brick Lane, known for its vibrant street art and diverse culinary scene. Learn how this area has transformed over the years while staying true to its gritty past. Aldgate East: Uncover the secrets of Aldgate East, another location with ties to the Ripper. Learn about the investigations and the mysteries that still linger to this day.

London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

7. London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

Discover the myths and facts behind one of the world’s most notorious unsolved murder mysteries and follow in the footsteps of the infamous Jack the Ripper. In the early hours of 31st August 1888, a man walking to work down a dark lane in Whitechapel saw a shapeless bundle lying on the ground near some gates. Curious, he went over to investigate. His gruesome discovery of a murdered East End prostitute started one of the most famous manhunts in history. Ripperologists and amateur sleuths are to this day still trying to work out the identity of a man they called Jack the Ripper. This fascinating 90-minute Jack the Ripper walking tour will follow the trail left by the serial killer who once reigned supreme in the area of Whitechapel. You will begin at Trader’s Gate, before continuing down Aldgate High Street to Mitre Square, infamous as the place where Jack the Ripper claimed not one, but 2 victims. Moving on, you will arrive at Goulston Street, arguably the location of the most vital clue to potentially solving the case of Jack the Ripper may be found. Traverse Commerical Street before arriving at Hanbury Street, where the body of horrifically mutilated Anne Chapman was discovered. The notorious Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel murders are as controversial and unfathomable to many in the modern age as they were in the Victorian era. Jack the Ripper eluded identification in his age, and continues to do so. You will explore who Jack the Ripper might have been, and come closer to separating the facts from the myths behind the legend on this unforgettable walking tour.

Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Tour with Local Guide

8. Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Tour with Local Guide

This tour will take you on a walk through the dark and narrow streets of London's famous Victorian East End. You will trace the footsteps and crime scenes of the murders Jack the Ripper committed - be warned, this tour is not for the faint of heart. To set the scene… It is the autumn of 1888, and a sinister serial killer is loose on the streets of London’s East End. At first he is known simply as "the Whitechapel Murderer". But in time, thanks to a mysterious letter sent to a London news agency (a copy of which you will be shown in the course of the walk), he will become known as "Jack the Ripper", a name that will become famous throughout the world. You will see the places and buildings where his victims were murdered and found; streets, buildings and alleyways that have hardly changed since 1888; the pubs and buildings where his victims drank, worked and lived; the doorway where Jack the Ripper’s only clue was discovered; and police photos of the victims and evidence. The route you will take follows Jack the Ripper's murders in sequence. This area is steeped in history, and you'll be sure to learn all about its fascinating stories that took place after Jack's appearance as well.  Jack the Ripper is a gruesome and unsolved part of London's history. Your guide has lived in the centre of London for over 20 years (for 5 years right in Whitechapel, where the Jack the Ripper murders took place). He has his own theories about who Jack the Ripper was...

London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

9. London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour

Your guide Paul Mansfield a Ripperologist for over 18 years will guide you around the cobbled alleyways and dark spooky streets of Whitechapel East London where you will see pubs dating back to 1721 and see a Victorian bath house and a Jewish soup kitchen for the Jewish poor. The area is famous for Charles Dickens Oliver Twist, Karl Marx, The Elephant Man,and the Bodysnatchers and The Krays. Your guide will tell you the history of the area and show Victorian photos of the times so you can understand the poverty and crime the area had. Life was cheap and murder was commonplace in the East End. With twenty murders a night in the Whitechapel area it was a difficult job for the police who were overworked and not solving many crimes.

Jack the Ripper and East London Tour

10. Jack the Ripper and East London Tour

Using old photographs and documents your guide will be able to help you imagine the people, the places, and the atmosphere of terror that raged in 1888. Join this tour and learn more about the murder mystery that shocked the world and still has everyone asking the question 'Who Did It?' If you’re an amateur ripperologist, part-time sleuth, and a lover of history spend 4 hours with a guide and experience this unique part of London. Take your tour in an iconic Black London tax to be able to see so much more than on a walking tour! You will also get a great tour of the East End of  London, showing and telling you about some great sites and places. Your taxi tour will include: • Viewing the houses and streets that factor in the murder mystery • Visits to the Whitechapel murder sites • Learning more about all the suspects at the time, from Prince to pauper and others who came under suspicion  • Learning more about the everyday lives of the Canonical Five – the ladies that were ripped apart with their organs neatly extracted!

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What people are saying about Jack the Ripper Tours

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 4,303 reviews

I am a huge true crime aficionado and was really looking forward to this experience for a few weeks. Finally, I managed to make it for this tour on a Sunday evening in Janaury. Our guide, Hannah, was really funny and knowledgeable, answering a lot of our additional questions. The streets of Whitechapel may look different today, but she managed to recreate the spooky atmosphere of the 1880s to such an extent that I was quite scared on my walk back to the metro station.. I highly recommend this experience to learn about a very different, darker and grittier part of London beyond the Downtown Abbey world.

George was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge of not just Jack the Ripper but also the area was fantastic. I would recommend this tour and with George to anyone wishing to learn more of the history of this area. This tour was well worth the money.

Very immersive experience, detailed explanation, our guide Jack was very good in evoking the atmosphere and familiarizing us with the victims as real women who had their misfortunes in life, avoiding tradional stereotypes

George was absolutely brilliant and his knowledge of not just Jack the Ripper but also the area was fantastic. I would recommend this tour and with George to anyone wishing to learn more of the history of this area.

we had a lovely time with Hannah our tour guide. I she made the story about Jack the Ripper came to live it was splendid! Thanks for the great evening Hannah.