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Jack The Ripper Walking Tour of London

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London, England
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  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

While today Whitechapel is one of London’s most popular districts, once upon a time it was where one of the city’s most famous criminals stalked his victims and carried out his murders. Discover the areas that Jack the Ripper once terrorized while getting a deeper understanding about Victorian London and the still-unsolved murders on this Central London walking tour.
  • Find Central London's Jack the Ripper sites without getting lost
  • Great for mystery lovers: Hear and discuss theories about the killer’s identity
  • A chance to learn more about Jack the Ripper's often-overlooked victims
  • See some famous London landmarks as you explore

What's Included

  • Guided walking tour of Jack The Ripper's London
  • Real-life Jack The Ripper crime scenes around Whitechapel
  • Theories, clues and evidence into the identity of Jack The Ripper
  • Stories of the Ripper's victims and life in the East End during Victorian London
  • East End London landmarks including Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Aldgate Station, Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1AH, UK

    The tour starts at Aldgate Station next to Hotel Saint. Hotel Saint is on the right as you exit the station. The address of Hotel Saint is 9 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH. Please go to Aldgate Station (not Aldgate East). Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.

End point

  • The Ten Bells
    84 Commercial St, London E1 6LY, UK

    The tour will end at The Ten Bells Pub.

Itinerary

1

Whitechapel

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

The Ten Bells

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Goulston Street

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Brick Lane

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Spitalfields Market E1

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Christ Church Spitalfields

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

St Botolph's Aldgate

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour starts at Aldgate Station next to Hotel Saint. Hotel Saint is on the right as you exit the station. The address of Hotel Saint is 9 Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1AH. Please go to Aldgate Station (not Aldgate East). Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.
  • The tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties.
  • The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.
  • The tour is not suitable for prams, buggys or strollers.
  • Please note that this tour will cover dark and mature themes including murder and prostitution. Children’s participation is at parents/guardian discretion however we recommend all children be aged 14+ years old. The tour guide will not adjust the tour due to children in attendance.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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
based on 278 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Compelling storytelling

Kristina_J, Mar 2026
Carolina was an incredible storyteller, and so knowledgeable. A lot packed into a relatively compact area. Thoroughly recommend.

A London must do!

Carly_D, Jan 2026
Carolina was an excellent guide. She spoke quickly, which kept my attention, but in a very digestible way. Learned ao many facts I didn’t know before even as having watched 2 documentaries about Jack the Ripper the week leading up to the tour. Overall the tour was very victims focussed and respectful. Afterwords we hit up Artillery Lane, a street Carolina recommended for Asian food and had a great meal. We followed that with a pint at the Ten Bells. I thought it would feel eerie after all we’d just heard about it, however the pub is warm and lively. The great atmosphere was the perfect way to end. Overall I loved the tour and would highly recommend.

Carolina was brilliant:...

Greg_L, Nov 2025
Carolina was brilliant: super knowledgeable, respectful, and engaging. She gave clear context about the victims and suspects, showed helpful photos, and made the whole Whitechapel walk gripping without being over-the-top. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the brilliant review! We're so grateful Carolina delivered such a respectful, engaging, and knowledgeable experience — providing clear context, honouring the victims, using helpful photos, and keeping it gripping without excess. Highly recommend accepted with thanks — we'd love to have you join us again! See The Sights Tours London

Fascinating tour about...

Annemarie_Z, Nov 2025
Fascinating tour about one of the most famous serial killers ever known! Carolina has deep knowledge of the crimes and I appreciated her focus on honoring the victims. She is an incredible guide!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for this wonderful review! We're truly touched that you found the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour so fascinating, and we're especially grateful for your kind words about Carolina's deep knowledge of the crimes and her respectful focus on honoring the victims. It's incredibly important to us that the tour is handled with sensitivity and care, and Carolina excels at bringing the history to life in an engaging, thoughtful way. Calling her an incredible guide means the world to her and to the whole team! We'd be delighted to welcome you back for another tour whenever you're next in London — thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London and for sharing such heartfelt feedback. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

Wonderful tour. Adam is...

Kimberly_C, Nov 2025
Wonderful tour. Adam is very knowledgeable and provided facts not widely known. He was also very friendly and humorous.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so delighted you enjoyed the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and that Adam made it such a standout experience. It's fantastic to hear his deep knowledge shone through with those lesser-known facts, and that his friendly, humorous style kept things engaging and enjoyable throughout. Adam truly loves sharing London's darker history in a thoughtful and entertaining way, and feedback like yours makes his day! We'd be thrilled to welcome you back for another tour whenever you're next in London — thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London and for your kind words. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

Adam was awesome! So...

Kristin_H, Oct 2025
Adam was awesome! So informative and shared everything in a way that was thoughtful and respectful to the victims, and really painted a picture for the time period! Super nice guide who also chatted it up with us between stops. Would recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled that Adam made your Jack the Ripper Walking Tour so memorable and enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear how he delivered the information in such a thoughtful, respectful way — honouring the victims while vividly bringing the time period to life. His approachable, chatty style between stops is one of the things that makes him such a favourite with our guests, and we're so glad it added to your experience! Highly recommending us right back — thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London. We'd love to welcome you (and your great group vibe!) back for another tour whenever you're next in the city. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

Fun and educational

Katie_R, Sep 2025
I didn’t know much about Jack the Ripper before the tour. Adam was so great and very knowledgeable. He brought a lot of energy and passion for English history! We had a great time and learned a lot!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so delighted you had such a fun and educational experience on the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour — especially coming in with little prior knowledge and leaving having learned so much! Adam will be thrilled to hear his energy, passion for English history, and deep knowledge made the tour so enjoyable and engaging for you. He truly loves bringing the story to life in a way that's both informative and entertaining, and it's wonderful to know it created such a great time for your group. Thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London — reviews like yours make our day! We'd love to welcome you back for another historical adventure whenever you're next in the city. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

It was very informative,...

Eileen_S, Sep 2025
It was very informative, interesting and entertaining. Adam, our guide, was amazing! We could have listened to him speak for hours!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the lovely review! We're absolutely delighted that you found the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour so informative, interesting, and entertaining. Adam will be over the moon to hear you could have listened to him speak for hours — that's the highest compliment a guide can receive! His passion for the history, storytelling ability, and engaging style really make the tour come alive, and it's wonderful to know he created such an enjoyable experience for you. Thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London and for sharing your enthusiasm. We'd love to welcome you back anytime you're in the city — perhaps for another captivating walk through London's history! Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

Excellent Tour

StevenG_J, Jul 2025
It was very informative. Adam, the tour guide, provided a lot of contextual information that really helped to demystify the story.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the excellent review! We're so pleased you found the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour very informative and that Adam's contextual information helped bring clarity and depth to the story. Adam excels at providing that rich background detail in a clear, thoughtful way — demystifying the events while keeping the history engaging and respectful. It's wonderful to hear his approach made such a positive impact on your experience. Thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London and for your kind words — they mean a lot to Adam and the whole team! We'd be delighted to welcome you back for another captivating tour whenever you're next in the city. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London

Very interesting and...

Julie_L, May 2025
Very interesting and educational tour! He was very interesting to listen to his information! He knew all about the tour and then some! We loved it

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so delighted you found the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour very interesting and educational — and that our guide (Adam!) made the information so captivating and enjoyable to listen to. It's fantastic to hear he knew the subject inside out (and then some!), bringing that extra depth and passion that turns a good tour into a great one. We're thrilled you loved every moment of it! Thank you again for choosing See The Sights Tours London and for sharing your enthusiasm — it means a lot to Adam and the whole team. We'd love to welcome you back for another fascinating walk through London's history whenever you're next in the city. Best regards, See The Sights Tours London
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