Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

London, England

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

London, England

Layover Royal Windsor Private Tour from London Heathrow Airport

from $357

Price varies by group size

London's Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

London, England

4.9

(1,690)

London's Palaces & Parliament Tour (See Over 20+ London Top Sights)

from $30

London, England

Layover Royal Windsor Private Tour from LHR includes pass and Audio Guides

from $380

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Jack the Ripper is one of the world’s most notorious serial killers and the identity of the gruesome murderer has never been solved. Let your guide’s historical stories transport you to Victorian London and unravel some of the mysteries of Jack the Ripper on this private walking tour, as you explore the markets, historic pubs, and alleyways of East London.

Follow in the footsteps of the notorious Jack the Ripper in Whitechapel, East London
Great for London locals and tourists alike
Explore the markets, street art galleries, and historic buildings of London’s East End
Take the tour at your own pace since it is private

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
Private tour

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can either meet you at any Central London hotel or at the tour starting point which is just outside Whitechapel Underground

Meeting point

277 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BY, UK
Just outside the entrance of Whitechapel Underground Station.

End point

Aldgate Station, Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH, UK
We will walk you a few minutes back to Aldgate Station. Aldgate East Station (on the same line as Whitechapel Station) is just a minute or so further up the main road if needed.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Whitechapel Gallery and set out to explore the streets of Whitechapel, the stomping ground of Jack the Ripper. Listen as your guide sets the scene, describing life in Victorian-era London, and revealing the gritty history of London’s East End. Follow in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper and his tragic victims, as you discover the facts of the 1888 murders and learn how the identity of the notorious serial killer has never been confirmed – despite many theories.

Stroll down Dorset Street, once renowned as the ‘worst street in London’, peek into the alleyways where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims, see the pubs that they frequented, and visit the spot where he left his only two clues. Along the way, get a feel for modern-day Whitechapel, with its lively markets, bold street art, and eclectic nightlife.

After a few hours exploring the historic district, bid your guide farewell and end your tour back at Whitechapel.

East End

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Durward Street

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Royal London Hospital

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Henriques Street

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitechapel Bell Foundry

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gunthorpe Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brick Lane Hotel

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The White Hart

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Brick Lane

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

29 Hanbury St

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ten Bells

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

London Fruit & Wool Exchange

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brick Lane Mosque

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Christ Church Spitalfields

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Spitalfields Market

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Petticoat Lane Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Goulston Street Food Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Soup Kitchen for the Jewish Poor

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mitre Square Garden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Aldgate Pump

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Kevin was extremely...

Terrance_B, Feb 2026

Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about all things London, but he was an absolute expert on Jack the Ripper. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Jack the Ripper. Try to get Kevin!

Historian with encyclopaedic knowledge.

David_B, Sept 2024

Did a private Jack the Ripper tour with Stephen. He’s an historian and author who gives you so much more than the Ripper story. His local history knowledge adds another dimension to the tour and made for a fantastic two hours. I know he does a load more walking tours in London and we’re signing up for more.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

I really appreciate your fab review David. That was a lovely tour and it was really nice to meet you. Hopefully will see you in 2025!

Private Jack the Ripper Day Time Walking Tour

Jackie_C, Sept 2020

Extremely interesting, Stephen was very profesional and has an excellent knowledge of the local history. Would highly recommend this tour, will definefinatly be booking further adventures.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks Jackie. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the Jack the Ripper tour. It was lovely to meet you; I hope you're keeping well.

A must for all Jack the Ripper enthusiasts!

Alison_D, Sept 2020

What a fantastic tour, highly recommend!, our tour guide was Stephen who was so knowledgeable my husband and i were hanging on to every word he was saying and to visit the sites that Jack the Ripper had actually been to was mind blowing!. The great thing with Stephen is he is the "Oracle" of London so while we were walking round he was also pointing out other historic places, an example being he showed us where the great fire of London started, Pudding Lane, which without him we would never of seen. Nothing is too much trouble so if you need to stop of for a coffee/tea Stephen is more that happy to have a break and answer any questions you may have (ask him where you can buy the best hot chocolate!). As my husband and i not very familiar with London, what was really nice is that Stephen picked us up from our hotel as i have mentioned nothing is a problem, Stephen clearly loves his job as his knowledge and professionalism is apparent. We met as clients but left as friends. P.S Stephen is also an author and has written a few books on the subject so make sure you ask him about them as they are great reads.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank-you so much for your incredible review Alison. It was lovely to meet you both and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour. I hope that you're both keeping well.

Top Notch tour and TOP NOTCH Tour...

LisaL_P, Apr 2018

Top Notch tour and TOP NOTCH Tour Guide in Kevin. He was so knowledgable and personable. A great person to spend a few hours with on a Sunday afternoon. Well worth the time and the money. I appreciated the personal communication before the tour to coordinate where to meet. We had a ball on this tour and highly recommend it.