Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the infamous Whitechapel district
- Discover the history of Spitalfields Market
- Learn about Victorian London life
- Hear about the Ripper's unsolved mysteries
- Experience London's atmospheric East End streets
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through London's East End
- Visit to key Ripper sites: Whitechapel, Spitalfields, and more
- Expert commentary on historical events and theories
- Transportation to and from the tour starting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- The route includes walking on cobblestone streets; be prepared for some uneven surfaces.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the terrain.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour operates rain or shine.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites along the route.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late. Your tour includes The Ripperologist's Companion, free. Open it at app.seeyour.city and enter this booking reference and the surname on the booking. Suspects, victims, maps and puzzles open before your walk; the murder sites unseal after it.
Traveler reviews
Our tour guide, Anna, was...
Our tour guide, Anna, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She spoke well and was easy to understand. She conducted the tour at a good walking pace so that everyone was able to keep up.
Excellent Tour
Great tour with lots of history about the White Chapel area, the 5 victims and the way of life in the late 1800s. Our guide Sina was great and provided a lot of interesting information.
Excellent
A truly fascinating tour! This activity allowed us to discover another side of London, by going to neighborhoods where we probably would never have gone on our own. You dive back into the London of the late 19th century, with its dark sides, but also with the very limited means that investigators had at the time. Christophe, who led the tour in French, had a lot to do with it. He tells this story with passion and energy, shares many anecdotes, and brings the places to life with a real, sometimes almost theatrical, performance. The subject remains dark, but he also knows how to slip in a few touches of humor at the right moment, which makes the tour lively without taking away from the depth of the explanations. We loved it. An original way to discover London and a tour that we highly recommend. Thanks to Christophe for his passion, his commitment, and all the energy he puts into this tour!
Gabby was great!
You learn more than just about Jack the Ripper. You also get a sneak peek into life in the 1880s London.
Martin ran such a fun and...
Martin ran such a fun and interesting tour. He kept us hooked the whole time and shared some cool facts about Jack the Ripper and the East End. Even as a Londoner, I learned things I’d never heard before. I really enjoyed it.