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Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour
- Duration: 2 hours
- Price: from £19
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour, with a full refund.
- Languages: English and French
Our original small-group walk through Victorian Whitechapel and Spitalfields, following the routes of the 1888 murders and the police investigation.
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About this tour
Step into the shadows of Victorian London on our Jack the Ripper small group walking tour. Led by expert guides, this carefully researched true-crime walk takes you through the streets of Whitechapel where history's most infamous unidentified killer struck in 1888.
Your guide brings the case to life with stories, evidence and re-enactments, and keeps the group small so there's time for your questions.
Highlights
- Whitechapel and Aldgate East: the locations of the murders and the police investigations that followed
- The Ten Bells Pub, seen from outside, where several of the victims are said to have drunk
- Spitalfields and its 19th-century streets and market
- Brick Lane, and how the area has changed since 1888
- Mitre Square, Christ Church Spitalfields, Princelet Street and Hanbury Street along the way
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour with an expert guide
- Live storytelling in a small group
Not included
- Food and drink
- Going inside pubs, museums or private buildings (this tour stays outside)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips for your guide (optional)
Times and prices
Start times: Usually 1pm, 5pm and 7pm. Check live times when you book.
Adult (13–64): £19
Youth (7–12): £15
Senior (65+): £18
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour, with a full refund.
Meeting point
Outside “Fashion Warehouse”
65A Whitechapel High St, London E1 7PL
Aldgate East Underground station is right next to the meeting point. Look for the “Fashion Warehouse” sign; your guide will be waiting there. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
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Where the tour ends
The Jack the Ripper Museum, 12 Cable Street, London
Know before you go
- We can't wait for late arrivals, so allow extra time to reach the meeting point.
- The crimes discussed are gruesome. Parental discretion is advised for younger guests.
- The route covers old streets, alleys and some cobblestones. You'll need a moderate level of mobility.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Tours run rain or shine.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Layers for the weather, and an umbrella or rain jacket
- A charged phone or camera
Questions about this tour
Can children join the classic tour?
Yes. Youth tickets are for ages 7 to 12. The tour talks about real and gruesome crimes, so parents should decide whether it suits their child.
Can I bring food and drink?
Food and drink aren't included, and the tour doesn't go inside the Ten Bells or other pubs. Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market along the route are good places to eat before or after.
Where does the tour end?
At the Jack the Ripper Museum on Cable Street. Museum entry isn't included on this tour; choose the museum tour if you'd like it.
Is the tour offered in French?
Yes. Tours run in English and French. Choose your language when you book.
Other tours
- Jack the Ripper Tour with Historic Pub Stops: 2 hours, from £29
- Jack the Ripper Tour + Ripper Museum Entry: 2 hours, then the museum at your own pace, from £42
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