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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.

Harry Potter fans in London may rush to the Warner Bros. studio, but plenty of magical movie locations can be found within the British capital. Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour through central London and see the real-life spots that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

Join our expert-led 2 hour Shoreditch Street Art Walking Tour. Explore iconic murals, graffiti hotspots, and colorful alleys in this celebrated hub of urban creativity. Discover works by renowned and emerging artists, from bold statements to vibrant storytelling. Wander through winding streets and hidden courtyards, seeing large-scale pieces, stencils, and tags. Experience the heart of East London's street art scene, with constantly evolving works reflecting Shoreditch's spirit.

Warner Bros. Studios, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, sits on the outskirts of London, making it a bit of a trek. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London, so you can spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Reaching the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on the outskirts of London means working out trains and connections before you even arrive. Ride a coach straight there from central London at a departure time you pick when booking, with entry included. Once inside, explore the film sets, costumes, and props of the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace, and see how the special effects were made.

Learn more about London’s history on this fascinating Jack the Ripper-themed walking tour of the East End. As well as the notorious serial killer, learn about his women victims, who have largely been overlooked by history. You’ll visit former crime scenes and historic landmarks as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Victorian London. Get a close-up look at this part of the city by exploring on foot.

Enjoy a seamless way to experience the magic of Harry Potter™ at the Warner Bros. Studio on this full-day, round-trip excursion from London. Pick from a range of start times, board a climate-controlled bus, and head straight to the attraction; tickets are included, so you can head straight in. Enjoy ample time to visit the Hogwarts Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and other enchanted sets and scenery from the Harry Potter movies.

From plague to Vikings to butchery and murder, discover York’s dark history on this family-friendly tour led by a guide known for his dark sense of humor. See sights such as York Minster, the Shambles, and Bedern Hall, the silliest street in England, as you hear tales of bygone days, vile crimes, and things that go bump in the night.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Uncover the secrets of witchcraft and wizardry on this behind-the-scenes Harry Potter walking tour of London. With a small group and your guide leading the way, scout out filming locations for your favorite scenes, including the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic. As you go, pass London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and Leadenhall Market, your guide filling you in on behind-the-scenes stories and facts about the books and movies.

Experience a Jack the Ripper tour with a difference during a small-group, crime-solving experience that takes place on the historic streets of Whitechapel. This tour, which is not for the faint of heart, follows the chronological route of the grisly Jack the Ripper murders. Unlike many other tours, it also includes a true-crime element that invites participants to solve the gruesome mystery of the serial killer.

One of London’s most recognizable and in-demand attractions, the Lastminute.com London Eye welcomes millions of visitors every year. Skip the sightseeing hassle and secure your admission before you travel by booking your tickets in advance. Upon arrival, step into a large, air-conditioned capsule and take to the skies for impeccable views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and other key landmarks.

Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children’s books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.

Find yourself in the world of Downton Abbey on this coach tour from central London. Unlike some tours dedicated to the TV show, this excursion includes admission tickets to the ravishing Highclere Castle. You'll also explore the quaint village of Bampton. Your guide shares anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information that you won't get elsewhere.

If you’ve only got limited time to explore Falmouth, then make the most of it with this vibrant storytelling walking tour. Discover the centuries-old history of the town as you stroll down alleys, backstreets, and quaysides. Learn about the town's hidden secrets, stroll past interesting sights, and learn fun facts and stories that you might not find in a guidebook. Ideal for cruise visitors — tour meeting location is near shuttle bus drop-off.

London's most original and popular Jack the Ripper pub tour, led by published authors and true crime experts. Visit key crime scene locations, stopping off for drinks along the way at several historic pubs, including the famous Ten Bells - where Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were last seen alive - and the notorious White Hart Pub, where a prime suspect lived and worked in the dark cellars below. Explore the social heart of Ripper-era London, hearing of the murders as the locals would have heard them: whispered over pints, argued late into the night, and etched into pub walls and memory. Far more than a walking tour; it’s an immersive descent into the world of 1888, where every story is meticulously researched and every location is brought vividly to life. As part of your experience, you’ll receive an exclusive souvenir guidebook, crafted by our expert team and packed with rare photographs, detailed maps, and in-depth crime scene insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Step into the magical heart of London, where the wizarding world hides among the landmarks of British power. This walking tour through Westminster explores the real-life filming locations and inspirations behind the Harry Potter films. Visit the Ministry of Magic’s entrance on Great Scotland Yard, stand where Harry and Mr. Weasley used the Tube at Westminster Station, and see where Harry, Ron, and Hermione infiltrated the Ministry in Deathly Hallows. Along the way, pass iconic sights such as Whitehall, Downing Street, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge, where the Knight Bus raced across the Thames. Blending film magic with real London history, the tour reveals how the world of wizards and witches intertwines with the everyday life of Muggles — right in the shadow of Parliament and the River Thames.

Challenge yourself to a solve a mystery and learn about the history of London on this Jack the Ripper-themed murder mystery tour. Your guide will lead you to real crime scenes in the Whitechapel area, regaling you with tales of the neighborhood's murderous past. At the end of your tour, you'll head to Ten Bells Pub, one of the Ripper's old haunts.

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

Delve into the dark side of York, and see the city in a new light, on this evening ghost bus tour. Visit notorious local haunts of restless spirits and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the tour, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London during the rotation.

Little of 1888 Whitechapel survives in the present street plan, and the murder sites associated with Jack the Ripper now sit behind postwar buildings and modern frontages. A guide marks where each location stood, working from contemporary photographs and case records. The route covers the victims, the conditions of the East End that shaped their lives, and the investigation that followed.

Explore "Ted Lasso" filming locations in the Richmond area of London on a small-group walking tour that takes the guesswork out of finding the show’s most recognizable spots. Instead of piecing locations together on your own, follow a local guide from the train station to key filming sites—alongside historic highlights you might otherwise miss.