In Jack The Ripper Footsteps: Private Black Cab Tour in London

Be guided by us on those mean streets of East London.

Iconic London Black Cabs for safe travel in the infamous East End of London.

These guests enjoyed our Jack the Ripper Tour.

Take time out in one of London’s infamous pubs.

Door to door transportation from your London hotel.

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the dark past of London's East End on a unique private tour led by a professional guide and 'Ripperologist.'

Travel in an iconic London taxi, guided by an expert cabbie with deep knowledge of Jack the Ripper and his 1888 murders in Whitechapel.

Visit crime sites, hear chilling stories of the victims, and walk through historic backstreets. Stop by notorious pubs like the Ten Bells, where the victims were last seen, and visit murder locations including Buck's Row and Mitre Square.

Alongside tales of Jack the Ripper, learn about other infamous figures like the Kray Twins and Sweeney Todd, while passing landmarks such as Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London.

This immersive tour combines macabre history with iconic London sights for an in-depth look at the city’s haunted past.

What's included

Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other available colours
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-Speaking Driver Guide

Gratuities
Any food & drink during the tour

What to expect

Whitechapel
40m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London.
Spitalfields Market E1
30m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London.
Bethnal Green
15m

We take you back in time to the 1960's to explore the Bethnal Green neighbourhood of East London - famous Gangland of the notorious Kray Twins.
5m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including the murder site of Mary Ann Nichols in Buck's Row.
5m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Hanbury Street the murder site of Annie Chapman.
5m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Berners Row the murder site of Elizabeth Stride.
5m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Mitre Square the murder site of Catherine Eddowes.
5m

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Miller's Court the murder site of Mary Jane Kelly.
Pass by

The Headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police.
Pass by

Headquarters of the City of London Police.
Pass by

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London - including a Pub once popular with the prostitutes who were victims of Jack the Ripper.
The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
5m

This location was the murder scene notorious in London's Gangland history.
5m

This stretch of London's East End is famous for the Ratcliffe Highway murderer.
Guildhall Art Gallery
10m

This location has a painting which is shrouded in the folklore of Jack the Ripper.
10m

Once known as 'Sailor Town' - this neighbourhood also still has an Execution Dock!
Trinity Square Gardens
10m

There's a hidden secret in this location - where traitors met their end!
Tower of London
Pass by

One of London's most iconic landmarks.
Tower Bridge
Pass by

Perhaps the world's most iconic bridge!
Thames River
Pass by

London's famous old River Thames.
London Bridge
Pass by

The first ever crossing over the River Thames was in this location.
Pass by

The former residence of Victorian London's unfortunate 'Elephant Man' - made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster and Oscar-winning movie which stared John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Pass by

Yet another of London's most iconic landmarks.
Fleet Street
Pass by

Once famous for the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd - the character played by Johnny Depp in the musical period slasher film.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Pass by

The firm that struck the bell that is otherwise known as 'Big Ben'.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius.

If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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