London · JACK THE RIPPER TOURS
Every evening, groups gather near Aldgate East to walk the autumn of 1888. These 15 differ on group size, how they handle the history and how long you stand in the cold, each priced and timed.
Join a Ripperologist for a two-hour outdoor walk through Whitechapel and Spitalfields. You’ll visit real crime-scene locations, consider photographic evidence and hear about the victims, suspects and Victorian London. Guides have included Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan and Bettina, but the guide on your date may differ.
“Well organised, guide was a fountain of knowledge, learnt lots of interesting facts”
Starting at Whitechapel Gallery at 7:30 pm, this 1-hour-45-minute walking tour follows Jack the Ripper sites toward Spitalfields Market. Your guide uses Ripper-Vision projections to show Victorian Whitechapel beside the streets you see today, and shares the facts, theories, and mysteries surrounding the case. Past guides have included Rob, Mick, Andre, Peter, and Alan.
“History at its best the guy was brilliant he was so informative and helpful at the end showing us where our tube station wad”
Follow an expert guide through Whitechapel and nearby East End streets linked to the 1888 murders. Expect victim-focused stories, historic context, images, evidence, and discussion of competing theories, with stops around Spitalfields, the Ten Bells and Brick Lane. The two-hour walk starts near Aldgate East station. Guide names include Becky, Cova, Sarah and Ollie.
“We were a group of thirteen on the tour and the feedback was very good. All agreed it was fun!”
Walk from Aldgate East to Mitre Square for a two-hour look at the 1888 murders, the victims, the police inquiry, and the East End streets around Brick Lane. Your guide, who has written about the case, uses period photographs and police and press reports to set the scene. A 194-page ebook is included.
“Such a great Tour, Philip was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and really helped bring lighthearted humor into an otherwise pretty dark story. Seeing how much has changed since the crimes occurred and what it all used to look like back then through photos was a really great addition to the Tour. Couldn't recommend more!”
Trace the 1888 Whitechapel murders with a Ripperologist guide on a two-hour walk through East End London. You’ll visit real-life crime-scene locations, compare historic images with today’s streets, and hear about the victims, suspects and the world that inspired Sherlock Holmes. German is one of five available tour languages; guides Bettina and Sara have led recent German-language tours.
“Gut hat uns der Guide und die Bilder der alten Umgebung im Vergleich zur neuen Umgebung gefallen. Schön wäre es gewesen, wenn man etwas mehr einbezogen worden wäre. Vielleicht mit Karten oder einer Rahmengeschichte.”
Walk Whitechapel for 105 minutes with an English-speaking guide and Ripper-Vision, a handheld projector that shows historic crime-scene images, mortuary photographs, and suspects. Guides such as Harry, Alan, Rob, and Mick are praised for lively storytelling. The tour starts and ends at Aldgate East Tube Station and explores the facts and theories behind the unsolved case.
“Our tour guide Harry was fantastic, he was funny and enthusiastic about his storytelling. He spoke clearly and took his time, he pointed out lots of little details along the way. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in Jack the Ripper.”
Walk Whitechapel’s real Jack the Ripper locations on a two-hour guided tour from St Marys Whitechapel Church Memorial to The Ten Bells. Expect stories about the five victims, historical context, crime-scene photos, and an interactive quiz. Guides such as Gabby, Ivan, Bettina, and Jack have led engaging tours. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
“Gabby is fabulously knowledgeable in the story of the five women victims and the horrific ways they were killed. She has a way of making you think about who the Ripper could possibly be! Gabby was also very engaging with her tour guests and make us feel welcomed.”
Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour evening walk through streets linked to the Jack the Ripper murders. An English-speaking guide connects the case to the poverty and working-class life of 1880s Whitechapel, then lays out several suspects so you can weigh the evidence yourself. Guide George has drawn particular praise for lively storytelling and clear answers.
“George was a fantastic guide - charismatic and enthusiastic. Great tour, we all loved it.”
Spend about two hours walking through Whitechapel, from St Marys Whitechapel Church Memorial to The Ten Bells. Guides such as Nick, Gabby, Marc, Martin and Arne bring the 1888 murders into their London setting, with stories about the victims, the evidence and the theories. Some guides use photographs on an iPad. The tour is in English, costs $22.19 per person and allows up to 25 people.
“Gaby was an AMAZING guide. She was super clear and we loved the focus she gave to the story, giving us information about the victims as well as it was their story too.”
Walk from Whitechapel through Spitalfields, the Ten Bells, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East on a two-hour Jack the Ripper tour. Your guide connects the Victorian crimes to the streets around you, with photographs and interactive detective work used on some tours. Guides named by past participants include Cova, Antonio, Yassine, and Yasin, though your guide may differ.
“Very interesting tour in an area that you don't visit often in London. The guide was very friendly and had a lot of information and anecdotes.”
At the Jack the Ripper Museum on Cable Street, explore six floors of recreated 1888 crime scenes, a mock police station, Victorian objects and a room devoted to the victims’ lives. The self-guided visit includes actual autopsy photos. Admission is $18.86 per person; allow roughly 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on how long you read.
“I was able to walk each floor and take my time reading about everything. Very interesting. I enjoyed it very much.”
This two-hour evening walk crosses Whitechapel and Spitalfields, linking places tied to Jack the Ripper, including Mitre Square, Goulston Street and The Ten Bells. Carmen is a guide name associated with the tour, known for vivid storytelling and showing historical images. It starts at Whitechapel Gallery and ends at Old Spitalfields Market. Check the tour language before booking, as the details conflict.
“Nos encantó todo el tour, Carmen ofrece una experiencia inigualable para cualquier interesado en casos como el de Jack el destripador. Durante el recorrido visitas todos los lugares claves del paso y Carmen enseña fotos y curiosidades que hacen que te metas de lleno en la historia. Sin duda lo repetiría y recomendaría.”
Walk through Whitechapel and Spitalfields with a Ripperologist guide, tracing real crime-scene locations and weighing the theories behind the 1888 murders. The two-hour route includes Brick Lane, Mitre Square, Christ Church, and the Ten Bells. French is one of five available languages, and guides named Clara, Klairvy, Christophe, and Sina have led tours.
“Merci Klairvy ! Excellent moment ! Visite exceptionnelle au cœur de la ville avec une guide passionnée et passionnante ! Nous étions tous captivés par Klairvy qui a une narration incroyable et des anecdotes et photos pour encore plus d’immersion. Je vous recommande !”
Spend two hours walking Whitechapel with an English-speaking guide, visiting murder sites and hearing how evidence, rumours, and later storytelling shaped the Jack the Ripper case. The route includes Goulston Street and ends where it begins. Past guides have included Ian, Rory, Chris, Jericho, Eva, and Michael, though your guide may differ.
“It was very interesting hearing & also seeing the different locations. 100% recommend”
This 2.5-hour evening tour pairs an air-conditioned coach ride past London landmarks with a one-hour Jack the Ripper walk in the East End. You’ll hear about executions, Sweeney Todd and Victorian crime, then finish at the Sherlock Holmes Pub. Guides have included Alan Doyle and Magnus. Expect some walking, and bring comfortable shoes.
“The story sharing by the tour guide, historical value of the story, the myths and legends and still unknowns!”
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