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Walk the very streets of Whitechapel where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims in 1888, and immerse yourself in the full, unfiltered story of the world’s most notorious unsolved serial-killer case. Upgrade your tour for the full immersive experience to include entry to the Jack the Ripper Museum.
Your expert guide spares no detail, recounting exactly what happened to each of the women, illustrated with uncensored photographs of the victims. Then weigh up the evidence against the various suspects and learn what police investigations have uncovered over the years.
Visit the locations where the victims were last seen alive and at the scenes where they were murdered, as your guide reveals the evidence found at each. By the end, you’ll be ready to name your own Jack the Ripper.
Due to the graphic stories and photographs shown, this small-group tour is recommended for adults only.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at 65a Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7PL, look for the "Fashion Warehouse" storefront. The closest Underground stop is Aldgate East on the District Line or the Hammersmith & City Line. It is also a 6 minute walk from Aldgate Underground stop on the Circle Line.
This is just a short, 4 minute walk from Liverpool St Underground Station.
Itinerary
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1
Standing outside 9 Wentworth Street, it is chilling to realize you are tracing the very same steps Mary Ann Nichols took on her final fateful night in 1888. Though the old Frying Pan pub is long gone, the historic brickwork still holds the dark, heavy atmosphere of Victorian Whitechapel’s most infamous mystery.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Today, Hanbury Street is a bustling, vibrant hub of London's trendy Spitalfields, but beneath the modern storefronts lies the grim reality of the Ripper’s second crime scene. Pausing outside the site of number 29 offers a stark, haunting reminder of how easily the darkest chapters of Victorian history can hide in plain sight.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
With its weathered shutters and peeling pinkish-red stucco, the "Red House" stands out as a beautiful, ghostly relic of Spitalfields' complex past. It’s a surreal experience to stand before this famous film location, realizing that the same eerie, narrow street you are walking today was once the everyday territory of the Ripper’s victims.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Christ Church Spitalfields
Towering over Commercial Street, the massive stone spire of Christ Church Spitalfields served as an unavoidable landmark for everyone living in the shadow of the 1888 murders. Standing in its plaza today, it is chilling that almost all of Jack the Ripper's victims would have walked past this very church, seeking shelter or solace under its watch.
12 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Today, Old Spitalfields Market is a bustling, trendy destination packed with boutique stalls and incredible food, but in 1888, it was the raw, chaotic heart of the Victorian East End. Walking beneath its grand, historic canopy lets you trace the steps of the market traders and locals who once crowded these very aisles during the height of the Ripper panic.
12 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Once dubbed "the worst street in London," the former site of Dorset Street marks the haunting ground of the Ripper’s final and most gruesome crime. Standing here today, you will look at the lost entrance to Miller's Court, where the tragic fate of Mary Jane Kelly brought a terrifying end to the Autumn of Terror in 1888.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Shoreditch (Pass by)
As we pass by, your guide will point out historic Shoreditch and uncover its darker origins. Beneath today’s world-famous street art lies the gritty, late 19th-century neighborhood central to the Ripper saga.
Admission ticket free -
7
Stepping into the quiet enclosure of Mitre Square, you will stand on the exact cobblestones where Catherine Eddowes was murdered just minutes after a police patrol passed by. The eerie stillness of the modern square does little to hide the grim memory of that dark September night, which marked the infamous "double event" of the Ripper’s reign.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Brick Lane
Walk through the central artery of 1888 Spitalfields. Discover how this iconic street connected the key crime scenes, pubs, and alleyways of the investigation, blending rich East End history with chilling murder mystery.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
Though the grim, narrow alleyway where Mary Jane Kelly rented her small room has been entirely swept away by time, standing on this physical spot remains a deeply somber experience. It is the ultimate stop on a Whitechapel journey, forcing you to look past the contemporary shops and confront the heavy ghost of Victorian London's most notorious crime scene.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10St Botolph without Aldgate
Guarding the historic gateway where the wealthy City of London met the desperate poverty of the East End, this prominent church watched over the Ripper's hunting grounds. Standing in its shadow today offers a powerful moment of reflection, connecting the modern high-rises of Aldgate directly to the dark, gaslit panic of 1888.
12 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
Stepping into the historic boundaries of Petticoat Lane, it is easy to picture the thick fog, gaslights, and overwhelming noise of the market as it existed in the Autumn of Terror. This bustling thoroughfare was the lifeblood of Whitechapel's immigrant community, making it a fascinatingly authentic stop to experience the daily world the victims lived in.
12 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests should expect mature true-crime content, and the tour is for adults only (16+).
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests should expect mature true-crime content, and the tour is for adults only (16+).
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
- The walking tour covers about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), so moderate mobility is required.
- Wear sturdy shoes. The historic streets sometimes have cobblestones and can be uneven.
- If you choose the option including Jack the Ripper Museum entry, your visit will be after the tour ends, allowing you to explore 6 floors of authentic artifacts and chilling recreation at your own pace. The guide will have your tickets and will escort you to the Museum entrance at the end of the tour.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the streets.
- Smaller group size (compared to other tours with up to 50 guests per guide)
- Tours sell out frequently - advance booking is recommended.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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