Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-ologist

4.1
(272 reviews)
London, England

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Embark on a thrilling walking tour with an expert 'Ripper-ologist'! On this night you will follow the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial killer - Jack the Ripper - as you visit the real-life murder locations and hear the facts, clues and theories behind one of history's most captivating and unsolved crimes.
For three months during the late 19th century, the Whitechapel area of London was enveloped in fear. During this period, a spate of murders known as the 'Whitechapel Murders' took place; five women were murdered and brutally mutilated by a killer that was never caught.
To this day, the identity of the killer remains a mystery, and well over a hundred theories exist today that attempt to lift the veil on the identity of one of history's most elusive murderers.
Visit the real-life murder locations with your expert tour guide, who will paint a picture of life in Victorian London during this period.

What's Included

Visit actual locations where victims were discovered
Follow the murderous trail of Jack the Ripper with an expert 'Ripper-ologist'
Assess the evidence and try and solve one of crime's greatest mysteries
Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tour Starts: 7:00 pm, outside Whitechapel Gallery (77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX)

End point

Tour Finishes: approx. 9:00 pm (approx.)

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Whitechapel (Pass by)

    Tour Starts: 7:00 pm, outside Whitechapel Gallery

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Whitechapel Road

    For three months during the late 19th century, the Whitechapel area of London was enveloped in fear. During this period, a series of murders known as the 'Whitechapel Murders' took place; five women were murdered and brutally mutilated by a killer that was never caught. To this day, the identity of the killer remains a mystery, and well over a hundred theories exist today that attempt to lift the veil on the identity of one of history's most elusive murderers. Wander the same dark, cobbled streets and alleyways as the Ripper's victims and visit the murder sites as our expert tour guide reveals the gruesome, horrific details behind their deaths and how the killer mutilated his victims in trademark fashion. Listen as our expert tour guide brings the history of 19th century Whitechapel to life and reveals an area gripped by fear and uncertainty.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Old Spitalfields Market

    You'll also visit Spitalfields Market and the Ten Bells pub, where it is rumoured the killer visited and selected his unwitting victims from as they drank their troubles away.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12 years, those of a nervous disposition or those frightened of the dark. Parental discretion applies
  • We recommend comfortable shoes and a waterproof coat or umbrella
  • We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
  • This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Night Tours
Ghost Tours
Viator Plus

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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