The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

London

Walk the fog-lined streets of Whitechapel with a Ripperologist guide, piecing together suspect cards and evidence from London's most notorious unsolved case.

  • Follow a Ripperologist guide through the real crime scenes of Whitechapel
  • Examine suspect cards and photographic evidence as you piece together the case
  • Hear the stories of the victims and the theories around the alleged suspects
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Jack the Ripper Tour: Portuguese

This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in Portuguese.

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Tour in French

This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in French.

French-speaking Ripperologist guide

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This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in French.

Tour in Italian

This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in Italian.

Italian-speaking Ripperologist guide

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This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in Italian.

Tour in Japanese

This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in Japanese.

Japanese-speaking Ripperologist guide

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This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in Japanese.

Tour in English

This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in English.

English-speaking Ripperologist guide

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This guided walking tour through Whitechapel is conducted entirely in English.

About this experience

The Jack the Ripper murders of 1888 still haven't been solved, and this walking tour takes you into the East End streets where they happened. Led by a Ripperologist guide, you'll move through Whitechapel examining photographic evidence and suspect cards as you work through the theories that have circulated for over a century.

This isn't just a true-crime retelling. Your guide fills in the picture of Victorian London, from the grinding poverty of Whitechapel's residents to the cultural touchpoints of the era, including the world that shaped Sherlock Holmes. You'll hear about the victims as people, not just case files, and get a sense of why the killer was never caught despite an intense investigation.

Stops include Brick Lane, Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Mitre Square, Petticoat Lane and the Ten Bells pub, several tied directly to the events of 1888. The tour runs in English, French, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors exploring this corner of London on foot.

What to expect

The tour begins on the streets of East End London, where your Ripperologist guide sets the scene of 1888 Whitechapel before leading you toward the first stops. Along the way you'll be handed suspect cards and shown photographic evidence, encouraged to weigh up the theories yourself as you pass locations like Brick Lane and Christ Church.

As you continue toward Spitalfields Market, Petticoat Lane, Mitre Square and the Ten Bells pub, your guide layers in details about the victims, the police investigation, and daily life in one of Victorian London's poorest neighbourhoods. Expect a mix of storytelling and walking, with plenty of stops to take in the sights and ask questions before the tour wraps up.

Things to note

  • Wear comfortable shoes as this is a walking tour covering several stops
  • Dress for the weather since the tour takes place outdoors
  • This tour explores mature, true-crime subject matter involving murder victims
  • The route covers East End London streets with uneven pavements in places
  • Bring a light bag for a notebook or phone if you want to snap photos along the way

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