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Jack the Ripper Tour: Victorian London Sites
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5 Ratings
Greater London
Step into the chilling world of Jack the Ripper with a private London taxi tour. Explore the murder sites of Whitechapel and uncover the mysteries of 1888’s infamous serial killer.
Step into the chilling world of Jack the Ripper with a private London taxi tour. Explore the murder sites of Whitechapel and uncover the mysteries of 1888’s infamous serial killer.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whitechapel Road - The tour will pass by a historic hospital from 1740 and the ruins of a church that inspired the area’s name. Visitors will also see fountains and inquest rooms related to the Jack the Ripper murders, offering a glimpse into 1888.
- Whitechapel - The tour will proceed to Durward Street to discuss Mary Ann Nichols, the Ripper’s…
- Whitechapel Road - The tour will pass by a historic hospital from 1740 and the ruins of a church that inspired the area’s name. Visitors will also see fountains and inquest rooms related to the Jack the Ripper murders, offering a glimpse into 1888.
- Whitechapel - The tour will proceed to Durward Street to discuss Mary Ann Nichols, the Ripper’s first victim.
- Spitalfields - The tour will pause at Hanbury Street to talk about Annie Chapman, the Ripper’s second victim.
- Spitalfields Market - The tour will stop by Brushfield Street and Commercial Street to discuss Mary Kelly, the Ripper’s fifth victim. Participants will also see the pub they frequented and Christchurch Spitalfields, which has stood on Commercial Street for nearly 300 years.
- Limehouse Basin Canalside - The tour will stop by Henriques Street to discuss Elizabeth Stride, the Ripper’s third victim.
- St Botolph’s Aldgate - The tour will cover St Botolph’s Aldgate Church, which existed during the Jack the Ripper era. The church area was also known as Prostitute’s Square.
- Cable Street Mural - The tour will walk down Cable Street to discuss the Cable Street riots and visit the mortuary used for some of Jack the Ripper’s victims.
- Inner Temple - The tour will visit the workplace of one of the Jack the Ripper suspects and discuss how M J Druitt became a suspect.
- Farringdon - The tour will visit the Central News Agency to discuss the taunting letters allegedly sent by the killer.
- Whitehall - The tour will visit the old Scotland Yard and the former Metropolitan Police HQ, dating back to 1829.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
- Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee
- Bottled water included
- Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
- Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the year 1888, experiencing Jack the Ripper’s London, touring the Whitechapel Murders venues comfortably in a classic London black taxi. Accompany a knowledgeable Jack the Ripper guide on your individual tour in a quintessential London black taxi, transporting you back to the lanes of Victorian London where we’ll guide you through the incidents of the frightful autumn.
Embark on a journey to the year 1888, experiencing Jack the Ripper’s London, touring the Whitechapel Murders venues comfortably in a classic London black taxi. Accompany a knowledgeable Jack the Ripper guide on your individual tour in a quintessential London black taxi, transporting you back to the lanes of Victorian London where we’ll guide you through the incidents of the frightful autumn.
Location
Trinity Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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I1739rdmathewm
Oct 20, 2025
Quick, easy, and affordable and everything you need - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely fantastic Jack the Ripper tour with Danny in London, and it’s hands-down one of the best tours we’ve ever experienced! Danny’s passion for the history of the five canonical murders shone through from start to finish, making the evening both gripping and informative. His unique approach, guiding us in a traditional London taxi, added such a cool, authentic vibe to the experience.
Danny expertly navigated us through the eerie streets of East London, stopping at key locations tied to the infamous murders. At each stop, he brought the stories to life with vivid details, historical context, and chilling insights that kept us all captivated. He even had photos and visuals to enhance the storytelling, which made the history feel so real and immersive.
What stood out most was how Danny handled our group of five with such care and enthusiasm. He answered our questions, and tailored the tour to keep the energy high. His knowledge, wit, and knack for storytelling made the dark history of Jack the Ripper come alive in a way we’ll never forget. He’s an exceptional guide, and we can’t recommend his Jack the Ripper taxi tour highly enough. Thanks, Danny, for an unforgettable night!
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Serenatc4426mm
Aug 31, 2025
A great London off-the-beaten-track tour with Danny - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Danny!
Danny was super friendly and extremely thorough in going through the details of the gruesome murders in Whitechapel . He had pictures of several locations dating back to the days of Jack the Ripper to compare with those same locations he took us to today that made it really surreal as some surrounding buildings appeared frozen in time.
Danny also took us around the surrounding area and showcased several places that were not directly relevant to Jack the Ripper which was a pleasant and lovely surprise. Plus, Danny takes really great photos which he kindly shared with us after our tour.
All in all, I would strongly recommend Danny for this tour for anyone visiting London for something that is off the beaten track.
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M9165ewlouisec
Jan 3, 2025
Highly recommended tour - Well deserved 5 stars. Danny knows his stuff, very informative, lots of fun, great time had by all.
Would highly recommend to all, what impressed me the most was Danny's interaction with my autistic son.
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P1197covickim
Dec 31, 2024
Great with a very friendly & knowledgeable guide who obviously loves his job - This tour was one of the best that we experienced while in London, the other tour was also a Taxi tour with Danny, so Danny for the win! There was so much information and insight into the workings of the community these unfortunate women lived in that would have been impossible to get from a movie, book or figuring it out on our own...not that we would have braved those dark back alley streets on our own! He even took us to the Ten Bells Pub where they used to drink, I don't think it has changed very much over time. We were collected from the Jack the Chipper eatery and dropped off back at Marylebone Station, so the bonus to that was seeing a little more of London at night :-) The whole tour lasted about 3 hours and was excellent in every way. Do yourself a favor and take this tour with Danny when you are in London
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Pog7025
Dec 6, 2024
Excellent tour by Danny with Traditional London Tours! - We did a private Jack the Ripper Tour with our guide Danny! Danny took us to all the pertinent places & explained what had transpired!
Danny was super knowledgeable!
I highly recommend Danny & his company Traditional London tours for all of your tour requests in London!
We had a wonderful time!
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