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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour: Expertly Led by a Renowned Ripperologist in Period Attire
4.8
204 Ratings
Greater London
The guide, an experienced Ripperologist with 30 years of expertise, conducts these tours while dressed in period costume.
The guide, an experienced Ripperologist with 30 years of expertise, conducts these tours while dressed in period costume.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St Botolph’s Aldgate - The tour begins outside St Botolph’s Church, historically referred to as the Prostitutes Church due to the solicitation that occurred on the island where it was located.
- Aldgate Square - The journey continues to the square adjacent to the church, where a vivid depiction of life in the impoverished and overcrowded…
- St Botolph’s Aldgate - The tour begins outside St Botolph’s Church, historically referred to as the Prostitutes Church due to the solicitation that occurred on the island where it was located.
- Aldgate Square - The journey continues to the square adjacent to the church, where a vivid depiction of life in the impoverished and overcrowded Whitechapel of 1888 is provided, highlighting the squalor, crime, and hardships faced by those living in poverty.
- Mitre Street - At Mitre Sq/St, just within the City boundary, the focus is on Elizabeth Stride (Long Liz), the first victim killed by Jack the Ripper during the double event night. The tour then moves a short distance to discuss the murder of Catherine Eddowes, who was killed just 45 minutes later at this location.
- Petticoat Lane Market - Now known as Middlesex St, this area marks the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, a significant distinction due to the separate police forces operating in these regions.
- Goulston Street - The tour proceeds to the doorway where the only clue was discovered, following the same path the police took that night in pursuit of Jack the Ripper.
- Gunthorpe Street - From Wentworth St, the tour views Gunthorpe St, looking towards the site where Martha Tabram was murdered on August 7, 1888, in George Yard Buildings. She is now considered a likely first victim of Jack the Ripper.
- Thrawl Street - The tour continues to Brick Lane, stopping opposite the Frying Pan Pub on the corner of Thrawl St, where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before being murdered by Jack in Bucks Row, behind Whitechapel Station.
- Hanbury Street - The tour proceeds up Brick Lane, turning left into Hanbury Street, where Annie Chapman was murdered in the backyard of 29 Hanbury St.
- Wilkes Street - The tour turns into Wilkes St, a street preserved since the 1800s, and heads to Puma Court to hear about the Dear Boss letter.
- The Ten Bells - The tour stops opposite the Ten Bells, Mary Kelly’s favorite pub, and also views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where the homeless would sleep during the day.
- Old Spitalfields Market - Opposite the market is the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, where the tour pauses at the entrance to discuss the letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group.
- London Fruit Exchange - In the square behind the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, the tour concludes with the murder of Mary Kelly, Jack’s last victim, killed on November 9, 1888. From here, it is a 5-minute walk to Liverpool St Station, offering a choice of tube train lines.

What's Included
- Crystal clear photos on a 14’ backlit tablet
- Crystal clear photos on a 14’ backlit tablet
What's Not Included
- Very limited toilets available on the route
- Very limited toilets available on the route
Additional Information
- No children under 15 allowed 16-17 accompanied by adult only
- Not recommended for people who cannot walk and stand for 2+hours
- No children under 15 allowed 16-17 accompanied by adult only
- Not recommended for people who cannot walk and stand for 2+hours
Location
Aldgate Station
Aldgate High Street
Directly outside Aldgate station
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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(204 Ratings)
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Cruiser07186054182
Jan 10, 2026
Truly felt like we stepped back in time - Really enjoyed our evening walking tour. Jenny, our guide was clearly an expert and provided so much fascinating detail and insight not just on the murders, but also brought to life the living conditions and realities of that era. Highly recommend as an activity to do in London
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Lindace5580th
Nov 22, 2025
Excellent and informative - Jenny was a very informative guide. Easy to follow the stories as she painted a clear picture of that time in history. Really brought the streets alive.
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Michele_l
Sep 22, 2025
The best Jack the Ripper tour around - Lindsey was very knowledgeable and had some really good visuals with her iPad so you can visualize what the area looked like in 1888. She was upbeat and somewhat witty at times. She has years of experience and it shows.If you are in London and are looking to do a Jack the Ripper tour this is definitely the one you need to sign up for. You will not be disappointed!!!
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L8690aolauram
Sep 6, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Absolutely brilliant tour. We absolutely loved having Jenny as a guide. She was so informative and a great storyteller. High recommend! :)
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Anjunablonde
Sep 2, 2025
Jack the Ripper Tour and Pub Crawl - Great tour. We scheduled a private tour and pub crawl. Jenny was awesome. Her pictures really put you back in time to imagine what it was like as most of the buildings no longer exist. She was very knowledgeable, took her time on the tour and was just a great personality over all. I highly suggest a tour with her.
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Tom_p
Aug 23, 2025
Jack in a way you don’t normally see - Jenny was a great guide. Punctual and very informative. If you are like me and only know the Hollywood version this tour will teach you a lot.
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Ultra-vi0let7
Jun 17, 2025
Great value expert-led experience - highly recommend - We went on the Jack the Ripper tour as a group of friends and were all really impressed. We spent 2.5 to 3 hours walking round Aldgate and Whitechapel, seeing all the key sites and looking at crime scene photos and drawings. Brilliant value for money considering the ticket price.
Jenny was a fantastic tour guide - a real expert! She has researched the Whitechapel murders throughout her career, campaigned for gravestones for the victims and appeared on TV shows as an expert on Jack the Ripper. Her knowledge went above and beyond what we expected when we booked.
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V1084tnalessandrag
Jun 15, 2025
What an amazing tour - This was an amazing tour! Totally recommend it. Serena is a knowledgeable guide with a great sense of homour. We learnt so much. Jenny kindly rescheduled our tour as one family member was ill. this is such a reputa le company. Look no further! A great evening !
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Ac525d
Nov 7, 2025
Insightful and atmospheric tour - Lindsey was very knowledgeable and engaging.M and her photos really helped build a picture of London in that time. Not for young children as some of the pictures are of crime scenes and very graphic.
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Caroline_m
Jun 6, 2025
No one showed up - No one showed up for the tour. We were 30 minutes early. No response to calls or emails. Want refund
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