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Explore the dark past of London's East End on a unique private tour led by a professional guide and 'Ripperologist.'
Travel in an iconic London taxi, guided by an expert cabbie with deep knowledge of Jack the Ripper and his 1888 murders in Whitechapel.
Visit crime sites, hear chilling stories of the victims, and walk through historic backstreets. Stop by notorious pubs like the Ten Bells, where the victims were last seen, and visit murder locations including Buck's Row and Mitre Square.
Alongside tales of Jack the Ripper, learn about other infamous figures like the Kray Twins and Sweeney Todd, while passing landmarks such as Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London.
This immersive tour combines macabre history with iconic London sights for an in-depth look at the city’s haunted past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius. If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.
Itinerary
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1Whitechapel
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Spitalfields Market E1
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Bethnal Green
We take you back in time to the 1960's to explore the Bethnal Green neighbourhood of East London - famous Gangland of the notorious Kray Twins.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including the murder site of Mary Ann Nichols in Buck's Row.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Hanbury Street the murder site of Annie Chapman.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Berners Row the murder site of Elizabeth Stride.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Mitre Square the murder site of Catherine Eddowes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Miller's Court the murder site of Mary Jane Kelly.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Great Scotland Yard (Pass by)
The Headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Headquarters of the City of London Police.
Admission ticket free -
The Ten Bells (Pass by)
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London - including a Pub once popular with the prostitutes who were victims of Jack the Ripper.
Admission ticket free -
9The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
This location was the murder scene notorious in London's Gangland history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
This stretch of London's East End is famous for the Ratcliffe Highway murderer.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Guildhall Art Gallery
This location has a painting which is shrouded in the folklore of Jack the Ripper.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Once known as 'Sailor Town' - this neighbourhood also still has an Execution Dock!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Trinity Square Gardens
There's a hidden secret in this location - where traitors met their end!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tower of London (Pass by)
One of London's most iconic landmarks.
Admission ticket free -
Tower Bridge (Pass by)
Perhaps the world's most iconic bridge!
Admission ticket free -
Thames River (Pass by)
London's famous old River Thames.
Admission ticket free -
London Bridge (Pass by)
The first ever crossing over the River Thames was in this location.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The former residence of Victorian London's unfortunate 'Elephant Man' - made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster and Oscar-winning movie which stared John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins.
Admission ticket free -
St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)
Yet another of London's most iconic landmarks.
Admission ticket free -
Fleet Street (Pass by)
Once famous for the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd - the character played by Johnny Depp in the musical period slasher film.
Admission ticket free -
Whitechapel Bell Foundry (Pass by)
The firm that struck the bell that is otherwise known as 'Big Ben'.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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