Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-ologist
London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Walk in the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial killer on a coach-and-walking tour of London. See the sinister side of the city as you creep down gas-lit alleys and secluded streets to discover London’s gory history; travel by coach between destinations and listen to terrifying tales told by an entertaining expert guide. Plus, enjoy authentic fish and chips at a traditional London 'chippy'.
- Follow the murderous trail of Jack the Ripper with an expert 'Ripper-ologist'
- Visit actual locations where victims were discovered
- Enjoy traditional British fish and chips as you continue your tour
- A professional tour guide ensures a spine-tingling experience
- Travel in comfort by coach from central London (cool in summer, warm in winter)
What's Included
- Follow the murderous trail of Jack the Ripper with an expert 'Ripper-ologist'
- Visit actual locations where victims were discovered
- Assess the evidence and try and solve one of crime's greatest mysteries
- Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 77-82 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7QX, UK
Tour Starts: 7:00 pm, outside Whitechapel Gallery (77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX)
End point
- Spitalfields Market65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, UK
Tour Finishes: approx. 9:00 pm (approx.)
Operating hours.7:00 pm
Itinerary
Depart from a central London location and feel your heart rate quicken as you set out into the night. Pop in your technologically advanced Vox headphones and visualize Victorian London as your guide sets the sinister scene; imagine the darkened alleys of the East End and feel the paralyzing fear of locals who have just discovered a vicious serial killer is at large.
Venture past the dim and dreadful Drury Lane to discover terrifying tales about London’s most haunted theater; see the imposing structure of the Old Bailey, an old courthouse at which countless public executions occurred; and, visit the former residence of the demonic barber Sweeney Todd on Fleet Street, whose accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, baked pies containing the flesh of his victims.
Arrive at Whitechapel and disembark your coach to explore some the unnerving murder sites of Jack the Ripper. Hear gruesome tales of grisly murders and discuss some of the prime suspects with your guide, discovering that even Queen Victoria’s grandson was suspected. Stroll past the Ten Bell’s Pub, a favorite social spot of Jack the Ripper’s innocent victims, then conclude your tour with a calming drink (own expense) in an ambient Trafalgar Square pub.
Venture past the dim and dreadful Drury Lane to discover terrifying tales about London’s most haunted theater; see the imposing structure of the Old Bailey, an old courthouse at which countless public executions occurred; and, visit the former residence of the demonic barber Sweeney Todd on Fleet Street, whose accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, baked pies containing the flesh of his victims.
Arrive at Whitechapel and disembark your coach to explore some the unnerving murder sites of Jack the Ripper. Hear gruesome tales of grisly murders and discuss some of the prime suspects with your guide, discovering that even Queen Victoria’s grandson was suspected. Stroll past the Ten Bell’s Pub, a favorite social spot of Jack the Ripper’s innocent victims, then conclude your tour with a calming drink (own expense) in an ambient Trafalgar Square pub.
Whitechapel (Pass By)
1
Whitechapel Road
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Old Spitalfields Market
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12 years, those of a nervous disposition or those frightened of the dark. Parental discretion applies
- We recommend comfortable shoes and a waterproof coat or umbrella
- We encourage guests with e-tickets to bring these on their smart devices
- This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Personal Audio Headset for the best audio experience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.1
based on 272 reviews
Kevin_K, Aug 2023
Booked online via Viator.
Showed up very early at the meeting point.
Waited until 30 minutes past the meeting time.
No guide ever showed up.
Reached out to Viator and awaiting refund.
Would not recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello Kevin_K,
Thank you for your review, we appreciate you sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you missed the tour, we understand this may be a Viator miscommunication issue, we will speak to them and help fix this issue.
All the best
Evan Evans
Mary_Z, Jan 2023
We wanted a spooky adventure while in London and got it with the Jack the Ripper tour. Our guide walked us through the streets and brought the story to life. Standing where the victims once stood, while it was dark and drizzling, was cool and creepy. The fish and chips sampler was awesome also. Would highly recommend this tour if you're looking for a bit of the darker side of London!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello Mary,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us.
We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
Jason_W, Dec 2022
Tour guide never showed up or let us know tour was cancelled. We. Are now trying to get a refund but we had to waste a night of our vacation getting to and from drop off site.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Dear Jason_W,
We are extremely sorry for failing to meet your expectations. We appreciate how frustrating this may be. Please email us at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk with your ticket ID number for further details on refunds.
Best regards,
Evan Evans Team
Natalie_M, Dec 2022
We did the Jack the Ripper tour. Our tour guide John was extremely knowledgeable about Jack the Ripper and the history of London. The tour starts with a coach bus tour of London and then you walk for the Jack the Ripper tour. We also got free fish and chips. You get a lot in this tour for the low price. You won’t regret it. Book now!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Dear Natalie_M,
We would like to thank you for your kind words and for sharing it with the rest of the community.
Our team works very hard to provide the best service and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your visit to our establishment.
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
Denver_J, Nov 2022
John was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. J.C. our driver did an exceptional job navigating during what seemed to be very heavy traffic. All members of our family were pleased with our experience. Well worth doing a highlight of our trip to London.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hello Denver_J,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us.
We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
roberta_c, Oct 2022
John was amazing!!! He makes you feel the story he is telling. He knows his stuff!! Very much worth the time and money!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hello Roberta,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are very happy that you took the time to leave us this wonderful note.
We do our best to keep our customers happy and we are glad that our hard work has paid off!
We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
Arnold_R, Sep 2022
The manner in which our tour guide, John Steel, told us about the murders made the tour suspenseful and informative. The short stop for fish & chips was enjoyable.
If you go make sure to book a nighttime tour and don’t stray down any dark deserted streets.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hello Arnold_R,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us — and we agree, John Steel is truly a gem to have on our team!
We hope you come visit us again soon on another one of our tours.
Best wishes
Evan Evans Team
Meshari_A, Dec 2020
John was easily one of the best tour guides I ever had (and I went to a million tours) so that must tell you something about him. Don't know how he did it, but I really felt like being in 1888. One of the best tours in London honestly. You shouldn't miss it really.
Sarah_T, Mar 2020
Reception was frosty - the. Our guide John was a little condescending and robotic . Loved the information and locations and the fish and chips was delicious .
Response from Host, Nov 2021
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our services. We are sorry to hear that you only had an 'OK' experience, as our goal is to 'Wow' all of our customers.
We have passed your feedback on to the team managing our guides in order to address this issue. If you do have any further inforamtion then please do get in touch at reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk.
Thank you again for the time you have taken to write us a review and we hope that should you choose to travel with us again that you have an exceptional experience.
Best wishes,
Evan Evans Team
adam_K, Dec 2019
Did this in Oct. A great cool crisp night. Perfect for this tour! John was great with lots of detailed knowledge of all the crimes Very passionate about the story. Stopping for fish and chips was a nice treat. Was a surprise for my husband who loved it as well. Would def recommend to others
DandDH, Oct 2019
Our guide on this tour was John. He is extremely knowledgable and a very passionate story teller. The tour itself was very good, but John made it even better. As an added bonus, we stopped for a small serving of authentic fish and chips. We highly recommend this tour!
Jason_B, Sep 2019
Our driver Nicholas and our tour guide Rhys were friendly and perfectly punctual for the beginning of our tour. Rhys is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour, from the short bus trip past some major historical points of interest and points of interest which are key to the story of the white chapel murders. The vox box system was perfect to be able to hear our tour guide as we walked the narrow darkened streets and the fish and chips was a really brilliant extra! Nicholas’ driving through the streets must be commended also, safety was high on both of the driver and tour guides agenda. Highly recommend this tour even if your not a “ripper” fan, you will be afterwards 😜
ValM0ran, Aug 2019
Wonderful tour. Guide really knew his material and the entire evening was delightful.Thanks to our guide, John.
Montgomery_B, Jul 2019
Great time with detailed knowledge of all the crimes. Nice stop for a fish and chip snack. The area has changed a lot but our guide did a great job of painting a picture with words
reegee827, Jul 2019
We had such a great time! Our tour guide, John, was so very knowledgeable as well as entertaining. We also had a fish and chips sample while walking through White Chapel. Highly recommend this tour!
Jessica_S, Jul 2019
This is an ideal tour for anyone interested in learning about not only Jack the Ripper, but life in 1880s London. As fans of the show Ripper Street, this was a must for us and the tour guide delivered! John was an incredible storyteller who made the past come alive through his detailed reconstruction of Jack's crimes. Highly recommend the tour company Evan Evans, the bus and John the guide!
jennifer_l, Jul 2019
Excellent guide and bus driver
Gave an informative an entertaining tour. Would highly recommend this tour
Valentina_H, Jul 2019
It was an amazing tour to all the spots of Jack the Rippers murders. John, our guide, was very enthusiastic and he showed a lot of knowledge of this topic. He even gave us general information on London's history. I would recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the dark side of London's history.
samdV3239GT, Jun 2019
Our guide (I believe his name was John) was a Scottish man with great knowledge, quick wit, and impressive story telling ability. He had our attention the entire time, treated us to fish and chips, and overall made it easy to imagine what was going on in London, in the White Chapel neighborhood, in the late 1800s. I highly recommend this tour.
oakleafgoldens, Sep 2018
Perfect tour for your first eve in London. Loved the fish n chips at the end. Thank you
Daniel E, Jul 2018
John, the guide, did a great job and was really knowledgeable on the subject. Plus he fed us fish and chips! My only issue was that he was late and seemed rushed through the tour and with 25 people trying to hop across London roads was difficult.
Sarah R, Jul 2018
Very interesting tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience very entertaining.
David_G, Jul 2018
Clearly a step above other operators. John was a fantastic guide and the service from start to finish made the tour relaxing and enjoyable. We saw other tour groups in the area and none used headphones to help hear the guide - this would have been a difficult tour without the headphones given the noise of the busy streets. It allowed us to take in the information and the humor while also keeping an eye on the surroundings.
Daniel M, Jun 2018
I can't say enough good things about John, the tour guide. We were on the Underground train when it broke down. Lucky for us, the train broke down at an underground station. We got off and ran outside looking for a taxi. Finally, after 10 minutes looking, we found a taxi. However, it was already after the 15 minute early check-in and we had 5 minutes before the tour started. We arrived at Trafalgar Square and ran up to the first tour bus we could find and asked for directions to the check-in area. As we were asking for directions, a gentleman, John, approached us with his tour, as they were trying to board the bus. He asked if there was anything he could do and I explained the situation. He asked if we minded waiting for a moment while he boarded his tour onto the bus and we obliged. While his tour was boarding, he approached us again and asked how he could help. He asked us what tour we were looking for and we told him, we were late for our Jack the Ripper Tour. He asked us our names and it just so happened, HE was our tour guide. He told us not to worry and that he would take care of everything and we could just board the bus for our tour. We were so elated!!!
The tour started online. John was full of so much knowledge regarding all things, Jack the Ripper and White Chapel. He was funny and gave in depth accounts of the horrors that occurred during this period. An added bonus was that he took us to a local Fish and Chips place Poppie's for the best fish and chips we, or anyone in our tour, have had. Also, this was INCLUDED in the price of the tour no other tours offer this on their tours. It was a nice reprieve halfway through our tour. I have already told many friends and colleagues about this amazing tour and John's profound knowledge regarding Jack the Ripper.
This was a gift to my niece, as she is a huge fan of gothic things, Jack the Ripper, ghosts, etc. and she is still talking about how amazing this tour was for her. Thank you John and Mo for such a great experience!!!
Melanie B, Nov 2017
We were very disappointed in this trip after reading the reviews. We found our guide John to be brusque and the tour felt rushed. There were many times we couldnt hear him when he was talking and then he rushed off to the next spot leaving a trail of bemused tourists. One tourist actually left the tour halfway through, he was clearly that unimpressed! We were collected from our hotel, the Strand Palace to begin the tour. The tour began immediately with John pointing out the supposedly haunted Drury Lane theatre from a side view on the coach. We could barely see it. Everywhere we went we were given a blurted out explanation of where we were, but as mentioned previously without a microphone it was nigh on impossible to hear John if we werent stood right next to him. It was very frustrating. The fish and chip stop was unnecessary and didnt justify the time taken out of the tour in my opinion, although it was very tasty. If this is the reason for the tour being much more expensive than others on offer, I would suggest to lose the snack and get on with the tour. At one point John grunted Wheres my driver? when the coach wasnt parked up where he expected it to be. At the end of our tour we were expecting to be dropped off at The Strand Palace but instead we were dropped off a short walk away. We felt very much that we were being disposed of as quickly as possible. Based on our experience from which I have very little memory of the actual talks, I can not recommend this trip.
Andrea T, Oct 2017
We couldn't wait to go on this tour but that got spoiled quickly as our tour guide was extremely rude. His name was John. My son was a little motion sick from the bus ride and the tour guide basically kicked us off the tour in the middle of England and told us he couldn't let my son back on the bus if he was motion sick because the passenger wouldn't like it. I luckily found an Uber to get us back to our hotel. DONT BOOK THIS TOUR.
PuiSze_T, Oct 2017
Our tour guide John was great. He is a very good storyteller and made the whole tour alive.
However, I selected this tour rather of other Jack the Ripper tour at lower price is because the haunted theater at Drury Lane is included.
On that night, we only got to hear the story from the tour guide instead of seeing the theater ourselves. Only the theater location was pointed out from our coach which was located at the back of the building we passed by. I expected more about this theater from the tour.
Ronda_M, Oct 2017
We would not recommend this tour. Our guide talked a lot but said little of substance and really didn't provide perspective on the murders till the end of the tour on the way back to our drop off point. If we could we have left in the middle we would have done so. We spent more time talking about Fish and Chips and waiting for them than we did learning about Jack the Ripper.
Paul S, Sep 2017
Excellent tour!!! Our tour guide was amazing. We learned a lot about the true history of the area and the time of Jack the Ripper. Very well done. I would recommend it to anyone.
Liana M, Sep 2017
The tour was informative and walking the streets of The Ripper was thrilling. Our guide gave us a little extra with a free fish and chips stop! TheNight time tour let your imagination wander to the past. Highly recommend!
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