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Your Jack The Ripper tour takes you to the real sites where the gruesome events unfolded over a century ago. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll walk the streets where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims, exploring the narrow alleys and hidden corners of Whitechapel that were once shrouded in fear.
With detailed and historical insights, you'll discover the chilling details of each murder, learn about the victims, and delve into the theories behind one of true crimes biggest questions - who was Jack The Ripper?
As you visit the real locations of the crimes, your tour will give you a deeper understanding of the social conditions of Victorian London, the police investigation that captivated the world, and the lasting impact of these unsolved murders.
This Jack The Ripper tour combines historical accuracy with gripping storytelling, offering a chilling yet educational experience that will leave you with a deeper understanding of one of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at Aldgate Station next to Hotel Saint. Hotel Saint is on the right as you exit. The address of Hotel Saint is 9 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH. Please go to Aldgate Station (not Aldgate East Station). On arrival look for your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.
The tour ends at The Ten Bells Pub
Itinerary
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1Whitechapel
Explore Whitechapel which gained grim notoriety as the hunting ground of Jack the Ripper in 1888. This densely populated area was marked by poverty, overcrowding, and social unrest. The Ripper, an unidentified serial killer, brutally murdered at least five women in the area. The horrific crimes drew global attention, highlighting Whitechapel's harsh conditions and sparking widespread fear and mystery.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Goulston Street
Goulston Street in Whitechapel is famously linked to the Jack the Ripper case due to a critical piece of evidence. After the murder of Catherine Eddowes in 1888, part of her bloodied apron was found in a doorway on this street making it a central location to the enduring Ripper mystery.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Ten Bells
Visit the most famous Jack The Ripper site of them all - The Ten Bells pub and discover the victims who visited the pub in the hours leading up to their deaths and answer the question that still haunts London to this day - did Jack The Ripper visit too?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Brick Lane
Visit the East End's most famous street Brick Lane. Brick Lane was part of the impoverished East End during the Ripper's 1888 reign of terror. Some of his victims lived or frequented near Brick Lane, adding to its dark association with the unsolved murders that gripped Victorian London in fear and intrigue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Spitalfields Market E1
Spitalfields Market was surrounded by the grim events of Jack the Ripper's 1888 murders. Close to the market's bustling streets, several victims lived or were last seen before their deaths. The market's proximity to Whitechapel made it part of the dark backdrop of Victorian poverty and crime.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Christ Church Spitalfields
Christ Church stands as a silent witness to the Jack the Ripper era. Located near the sites of his infamous 1888 murders, the church loomed over the impoverished streets of Whitechapel. Some of the victims were last seen nearby, and its shadowy presence added to the eerie atmosphere of the time. Today it remains a landmark tied to the Ripper’s haunting legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St Botolph's Aldgate
St. Botolph's Aldgate is closely tied to the Jack the Ripper case due to its proximity to Whitechapel's crime scenes. Known as the "Church of Prostitutes" because women often gathered nearby for safety, it was frequented by some of the Ripper’s victims. The church and its surroundings symbolized the intersection of sanctuary and danger during the terrifying events of the 1888 murders.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for those with wheelchairs, walking difficulties or prams/buggys/strollers.
- This tour will cover mature themes. Children’s participation is made solely at parent/guardian discretion.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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