Ultimate Jack the Ripper : Guided Tour of London
Recommended by 97% of travellers
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London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Many Jack the Ripper tours focus on sensational details rather than historical context. This guided walking tour takes a different approach by centering on the lives of the victims and the social conditions of Victorian London. Walk through the streets of Whitechapel while learning about Jack's victims—Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane—and how poverty, housing, and employment shaped their lives. Your guide explains how the crimes affected the local community, offering a more thoughtful way to understand this chapter of London’s history without relying on shock-driven storytelling.
- The concise tour fits perfectly into busy itineraries
- Go beyond the guidebooks as you challenge your knowledge of the crimes
- Journey to the real streets and locations connected to the 1888 Whitechapel murders
- Gain insight into a well-known story through lesser-told accounts—something many miss out on
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
Unlike many Ripper walking tours, your guide centers the victims, not the criminal.
What's Included
- Live Professional Guide
- Interactive Games & Quiz
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St Marys Whitechapel Church MemorialUnnamed Road, London E1 1FE, UK
Please meet your guide at the west entrance to Altab Ali Park by the large iron arch gate on the corner of White Church Lane and Whitechapel High Street that marks the entrance to Altab Ali Park, a small park. Our guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag.
End point
- The Ten Bells84 Commercial St, London E1 6LY, UK
Itinerary
Shoreditch (Pass By)
Brick Lane (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,559 reviews
Natalia_E, May 2026
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was interesting to see all these locations live and hear some extra facts.
S_C, Apr 2026
We arrived 12 minutes early and our host was already there to greet us. She was very knowledgeable about the whole history and provided visual aids. As a tourist who had never been to Whitechapel, we passed through a covered shopping center and also a street food vendor street, where we got lunch after the tour!
Richard_S, Apr 2026
It was definitely worth while going to. The guide had an extreme amount of knowledge and a collection of old photos that put Jack the Ripper in a true light.
ShannonLaura_L, Apr 2026
It was great! Got quite cold so bring warm layers:) Our guide was fantastic, full of energy and set the scene very well. I’m sorry I can’t recall his name but it started with an A, I think. Highly recommend!
Marc_B, Apr 2026
Ivan was our guide tonight and a wealth of knowledge. He gave us insight on the historical context of Whitechapel and the conditions of women that lived in it. Indeed we will now remember the name of the five women that were victims of a serial killer we will never know the name of.
Heather_L, Apr 2026
An excellent walking tour that focuses on the victims (including all the ways they did not get the treatment in life or death they deserved) and the history of the area. Gabby is a great storyteller and has significant knowledge to share.
Alessia_B, Apr 2026
It was very interesting to learn about Jack the Ripper but also the East End. Martin did a good job keeping it light hearted and was engaging with his tales. My only issue is that, with 32 people on the tour, it was sometimes hard to hear him and that spoiled the experience somewhat
Janine_w, Apr 2026
Really informative. The guide made it a fun experience. Would definitely recommend. We did the 7pm tour which took us into sunset and dark. Definitely made the experience a little more authentic
Lisa_J, Apr 2026
Arrived at destination julia our guide was there waiting for us, the whole experience was great from start to finish well worth the money well done julia very knowledgeable, two hours of great history, thankyou julia
Nicola_F, Apr 2026
This was a really insightful look into London in the 1800s and I liked all the detail on the victims, not just the crimes, and what life was like back then. Gabby was very knowledgeable and good story teller to set the scene.
James_C, Apr 2026
A fascinating walk in the shoes of a murderer. I appreciated the focus on the victims more than the Ripper. Marina was a great guide. Highly recommend for anyone interested in the Ripper, history, or just seeing an interesting part of London.
Kelly_R, Apr 2026
Honestly we didn’t know if this was something we’d enjoy but it came so highly recommended by family and friends that we said we’d do it. It was fantastic, the tour was really informative, interesting and well researched. If you can it’s well worth doing the night tour like we did! A great experience.
Sharon_H, Apr 2026
Ivan was a great tour guide. Very informative and interesting tour. Highly recommend. The mystery is left unsolved, but it was a unique experience to follow in “Jack’s” footsteps
Amanda_A, Apr 2026
We enjoyed this tour greatly. Our host Bettany was lovely. I felt they provided intriguing historical facts and did a good job overall.
Ossguie_K, Apr 2026
Had a fantastic experience on the Jack the Ripper tour! Betina was an amazing guide, super engaging, knowledgeable, and brought the history to life in such a captivating way.
The walk through Whitechapel was immersive and really atmospheric, and I appreciated how she balanced storytelling with historical context, while also giving respectful attention to the victims.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re in London, definitely worth it!
Denise_K, Apr 2026
Jack the tour guide was extremely entertaining. Very enjoyable evening. I would highly recommend as a perfect addition to any vacation.
Jantie_V, Apr 2026
Nick was amazing. We had a great tour. Highly recommended! He took all the time and had all the info you want to know about the ripper.
Michael_K, Mar 2026
Martin was an excellent guide to go back in time with. He kept the tour informative but fun. For a two hour it went quick. While we don’t know who Jack is from the tour we have our suspects and know a lot more about the victims.
Katie_S, Mar 2026
WOW! What an amazing tour! This was not just any old Ghost tour, but a History and Dark History tour at that! We were amazed by Arthur's knowledge, facts and just plain enthusiasm for the subjects at hand. His personality is amazing! We loved our tour and pints. Gotta say We're super spoiled after this Ghost tour/Dark History Tour. I don't think anyone else can compare to him. If we find ourselves back in London we will be booking a tour again with him. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS TOUR!!! Worth every penny! (Fyi this tour was a cold rainy day, and it didn't stop him or us from having a wonderful time!)
Tess_M, Mar 2026
The tour was fun and Nick was engaging. Can’t believe how much material there is on the topic. Makes me want to rewatch From Hell.
daniel_j, Mar 2026
A fantastic walking tour around Whitechapel and the City of London, full of facts, clues and theories on who the Ripper may have been (keep in mind the identity was never proven), and the story of each victim. The walk is at a steady pace, and along the way we learn about life in London and of the etymology of a number of phrases that came from life in the area at the time (hangover, for example). "murder" tours aren't usually my thing but I think this has triggered a new intrigue in learning about the dark history of cities
Lesley_M, Mar 2026
Superb tour guide. Bettina was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The tour had great information and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Peter_Q, Feb 2026
Be open minded about the theories. Better to go in the winter when it is dark and you can experience the atmosphere around the story
Rachel_S, Feb 2026
Gabby was fantastic!! Very informative and interesting! Would highly recommend for anyone visiting London
Jules_W, Feb 2026
Arne was a great tour guide. He told the stories of the women sensitively whilst still providing the facts and creating the feel of Victorian London. We really got a sense of the history of the place.
Tammy_E, Feb 2026
Gabby is fabulously knowledgeable in the story of the five women victims and the horrific ways they were killed. She has a way of making you think about who the Ripper could possibly be! Gabby was also very engaging with her tour guests and make us feel welcomed.
Coralie_R, Jan 2026
Very interesting and informative
Wear comfortable shoes and waterproof coat as it’s a long tour if it’s raining!
Jennifer_O, Jan 2026
Martin is a very personable guide and gave us tons of great info on what happened at the sites we visited. Also played a guessing game about who we think was Jack.
Caleb_F, Jan 2026
It's just the facts with very little to see. Most of the events mentioned took place a 20min walk from where we stood.
John_P, Jan 2026
It proved an atmospheric experience on a cold night in London. Anna was an engaging and informative guide.
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