Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

Recommended by 100% of travelers

London, England

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Jack the Ripper's story is inseparable from Whitechapel and Brick Lane—but navigating their streets independently, with the historical context to understand what happened where and why, takes local knowledge most visitors don't arrive with. This private walking tour covers the real locations associated with the case, with a guide providing context on both the murders and Victorian-era East London throughout.

Explore the historic streets, pubs, and graveyards of East London
View vintage photos of the key people and places for added context
Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide
Separate fact from fiction as you hear the background on the case

What's Included

All photo of murder victims, sites and area on a 14" backlit tablet for high quality viewing

Bottled water

No food or drink is provided

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH, UK
Directly out side the station holding a Jack the Ripper-Walks sign

End point

Bell Lane
Bell Ln, London E1, UK

Operating hours

27/02/2026 - 09/06/2027
Monday - Thursday : 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Aldgate Square

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City of London

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Petticoat Lane Market

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Goulston Street (Pass By)

Wentworth Street

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gunthorpe Street

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brick Lane

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanbury Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puma Court

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The Ten Bells

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London Fruit & Wool Exchange

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London Fruit & Wool Exchange

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Advisability of suitable minimum age Suggested from 12 years+
Tour available for 5 people basic price £150 any extra persons £25 pp
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

5.0

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Fantastic Jack tour with an enthusiastic, in-character host!

Kristin_M, Dec 2025

What an experience! Jenny was absolutely fantastic. We opted to do a private tour, so as not to be lost in the crowd of the of the typical tours - and it didn't disappoint! She came dressed in her finest Victorian dress and really drew us into the period of Jack's reign of terror. She has been doing tours for decades and REALLY knows her history, important locales, and theories. I love that her enthusiasm showed in every story, and she has clearly done significant research on the topic. Our night was perfect, as well - chilly, cloudy, and ripe for horror stories. We definitely recommend this tour and going the private route. You will have a significantly better experience and get an opportunity to dive even deeper into Jack the Ripper lore.

Jenny knows her stuff! ...

Michele_R, May 2025

Jenny knows her stuff! We had a nice chilly evening to set the tone and in proper costume to bring the story to life, we followed Jenny all about the famous locations learning so much about the real story. She brings with her a tablet to photo references and articles to walk you through the details. As we walked the neighborhoods everyone clearly knows her, she's been doing this for so long and is a fixture in the neighborhood as much as the restaurants. Highly recommend this excellent experience and guide!

Wonderful Tour

Tammy_H, Jun 2024

Jenny was a wonderful guide. She had a unique manner in which she painted the story of Jack the Ripper. She portrayed knowledgable and detailed information.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for this lovely review . It's much appreciated

Incredibly insightful

Nicola_G, Nov 2022

The tour was incredibly well done and Jenny is a true scholar. I highly recommend booking with her as she is a true professional. We learned so much that you will not learn from other tours or books

Response from Host, May 2023

Thanks for a wonderful review

Excellent personal touch

Brent_B, Sept 2022

My wife were the only ones on this private tour and she was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of not only about Jack the Ripper but the general area was excellent. She was never rushing us and would answer as many questions as we could throw at her. In the end, she presented facts and perspectives that will make you rethink everything you might already know.