Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

5.0 (21 reviews) London, England
Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Dr Blood's Jack the Ripper Tour is the only complete Ripper tour available today. Discover all 6 of the murders currently attributed to the killer, visiting no less than 5 of the actual sites. But more than this, we go deeper into the workings of the society, the police, and indeed the lives of the victims themselves using the very latest in research. There are a few surprises along the way and even some celebrities! All of our guides are in costume and are indeed professional actors and consequently our tours are designed not only to inform and shock, but also to entertain as well.

What's included

  • Dr Blood's Jack the Ripper Tour - fully guided by a professional actor in costume.
  • Tips/gratuities
  • No food included i this walking tour, please bring your own water and snacks if required
  • Transportation not included, as this is a walking tour
  • No entrance tickets included as they are not needed on this tour.

What to expect

  1. Whitechapel Railway Station
    10m
    Our costumed guide will meet you just across from the Durward St exit of the station. Introductions will be made and our first murder site of the tour is literally just across the road.
  2. 3m
    Our second stop on the tour, you will find out how the killer could so easily blend in with the crowd.
  3. 4m
    Our third location. Visitors will discover the location of the old Workhouse, as well as how the first 3 victims were forensically investigated.
  4. 8m
    A street synonymous with the crimes of Jack the Ripper and indeed the location of the very first of the murders currently attributed to the killer.
  5. 6m
    Another area which has such a palpable link to the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Visitors will discover in detail how the victims lived and where.
  6. Brick Lane
    Pass by
    Not a stop for the tour, but we do walk along this wonderful street, and indeed highly recommend any traveler to return for a very tasty meal.
  7. 7m
    Our third murder scene of the tour. Visitors will discover that the killer is becoming indulgent, and the Police and Newspapers, were creating panic.
  8. 3m
    On our tour, we have a little interlude of sorts. Here we discover a building which truly embodies the look of the late 19th Century, which bizarrely is also arguably the most expensive house in the area.
  9. 3m
    Part of our story it's true, but also a wonderful pub which hides an astonishing secret.
  10. 5m
    Our 4th murder site of the tour and famously the beginning of what became known as the double event. Visitors will discover why, only too soon.
  11. 6m
    The site of the 5th murder of the 6 currently attributed to Jack the Ripper. Visitors will wonder as to how such a killer could ever have got away, especially with the evidence at our next location.
  12. 5m
    A most shocking discovery is made by the police along this street, visitors will be amazed as to what happens here.
  13. 5m
    A wonderfully charismatic lane with pubs, shops and eateries, but also, we discover another vital clue is given to the authorities.
  14. 4m
    Here upon this street, visitors will discover the very worst that 19th Century Whitechapel had to offer, and indeed we enter the final chapter of our tour.
  15. 8m
    Just before we enter Brushfield, there is the final murder site of the tour and visitors will discover, easily the worst. Will this killer ever be found?

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you on Durward St, directly across from the Whitechapel Station exit. They will be very obvious being in costume . Look for the top hat!

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not Stroller Accessible
  • Walking distance of the tour is approximately 1 and a half miles. There are no hills to negotiate, all pavemnets etc. Do wear comfortabe walking shoes or boots suitable for a flat terrain

Cancellation policy

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

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