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The original terror tour - established 1982

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• 7 Chilling Nights a Week at 7pm
• Meet Outside Exit 1 of Aldgate East Underground Station
• £15.00 per person

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THE ORIGINAL JACK THE RIPPER MURDERS TOUR

A walk worth investigating.

Since Richard Jones began our Jack the Ripper Tour in 1982, we’ve always strived to offer the best walks in London. Today, with our unique combination of expert guides, who have written books on the case, our appearances on virtually every television documentary on the subject, our truly atmospheric route, our limited numbers, and our passion for the history of the East End, we really believe that we have achieved that objective, and what’s more, our customers seem to agree.

STEP INTO THE AUTUMN OF TERROR

As the night falls, and the long shadows reach into the darker recesses of the streets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, our Original Jack the Ripper Crime Scene Investigation sets out  to join the Victorian police as they hunt history’s most infamous serial killer through the crooked, cobbled alleyways of the Victorian abyss.

Step by blood-curdling step, you will find yourself spirited back to the mean streets of the 19th century East End where every corner turned and every step taken will lead you further in to a murder mystery that has been baffling and terrifying people for more than 125 years.

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A JACK THE RIPPER WALK LIKE NO OTHER

Guided by published authors.

Each night, lots of tours set out to explore the mean streets where the Whitechapel Murders occurred. But this is the one on which you will be taken round by guides who are published authors and who are internationally recognised as being amongst the World’s leading experts on the case.  Indeed, their collective contribution to the field of ripper studies is unsurpassed. 

Consequently, you will have seen us on almost every television documentary on the mystery over the last 20 years. Our guides have appeared on The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC1, Sky One, ITV1, Channel Five and the Travel Channel, to name but a few.

Our guides know the subject of the Whitechapel Murders inside out and, as a result, they are familiar with every twist and turn of this fascinating case. You can, therefore, rest assured that, on our tour, you will be brought up to date on all the latest findings on the crimes.

OUR ACCLAIMED JACK THE RIPPER DOCUMENTARIES

We remain the only one of the Jack the Ripper tours to have made our own acclaimed documentaries on the mystery.

We like to give our clients a real insight into the area they will be exploring, as well as what lies beyond, so these videos are intended to give you a real feel for the East End as it was in 1888 and as it is now.

You can find some of them on our dedicated video page.

On these videos you will actually be able to see and hear the guides you will be joining, and you will, therefore, be in a position to make an informed decision as to whether or not you fancy spending two hours in their company! We feel confident to do this because we honestly believe that, once you see them in action, you will find their enthusiasm contagious and their knowledge inspiring.

And, having watched them on film, we hope that you will then wish to meet them in the flesh, so to speak, and invest two hours of your precious time in allowing them to lead you through the sinister streets of Victorian London on an exciting voyage of genuine discovery that will provide you with an unrivalled insight into the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888.

YOU’LL VISIT MORE OF THE MURDER SITES

Of course, you can be the greatest expert on the planet, but if you conduct a tour that visits very few of the actual murder sites, and which follows a route that takes participants along modern streets, lined by 20th century office blocks, then your clients aren’t going to enjoy their evening much and they are going to be left disappointed.

Indeed, after the quality of the guiding , the route that the tour takes is the most important ingredient for a truly memorable Jack the Ripper Walk.

That’s why we begin our tour of Jack the Ripper’s haunts at Aldgate East Underground Station.

This start point means that you can commence your investigation right in the heart of the area where the Ripper’s crimes occurred and are, therefore, able to follow a truly atmospheric route that was first paced out by Richard Jones in 1982.

On our walking tour you will be taken straight into the cobbled alleyways and dimly lit passageways that have hardly changed since those long ago nights when an unknown killer, lurking in the darker recesses, brought terror, panic and revulsion to the very thoroughfares that you will be exploring.

YOU’LL BE TAKEN BACK TO 1888

From the outset it will be as if you’ve been transported back in time to the 19th Century East End and, because our walk is structured like an investigation, you’ll get the distinct impression that you have joined the Victorian detectives as they race against time to catch Jack before he kills again.

And, because we follow a chronological route that begins with the first Whitechapel Murder, you will move through the events of that long ago autumn of gaslight and terror as they unfolded.

You will see how the people of the East End gradually came to realise the full danger posed by the monstrous maniac lurking in their midst and you will get a sense of the panic that gripped the area in the wake of each murder.

You will also gain an understanding of how, as the weeks went by, and the ferocity of the crimes increased, a surge of genuine terror coursed from the neighbourhood and sent shock waves reverberating through the whole of Victorian society.

THE THINKING PERSONS JACK THE RIPPER TOUR

This is, very much, the thinking persons Jack the Ripper Tour on which your questions and opinions will not only be welcomed but also encouraged.

We like to think of ours as being a guided discussion as opposed to a guided tour.

To that end you will, effectively, become a Victorian CSI as you visit the murder sites, sift the evidence, uncover the clues and, with the assistance of your expert guide, put the murders into the context of the streets and era in which they occurred.

You will gain a true insight into the problems that beset the original Metropolitan Police Investigation into the case, as the Victorian detectives pitted their wits against a cunning killer who was leaving no clues and who was able to use the warren-like complexity of the dark passageways and courts through which you will walk on the tour to escape from the scenes of his crimes.

OUR GUIDES ARE GREAT STORYTELLERS

Of course it’s one thing to be a World authority on a subject it’s quite another to have the ability to put your knowledge across in a thought provoking, entertaining and engaging way.

Our guides are born storytellers who realise that a quality tour must be both informative and entertaining.

Their descriptive abilities will bring the streets of Jack the Ripper’s London vividly to life whilst their dramatic approach will almost convince you that you are actually there in the Victorian East End of 1888 watching events as they unfold around you.

YOU’LL PERUSE VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHS

A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words – and so, as you explore the East End streets, your guide will pass out genuine Victorian photographs (several of them unique to this walk) that show the area as it was in 1888.

Imagine being able to hold and peruse old black and white images that show the locations where you are standing as they were at the time of the ripper crimes. It will almost be as though you’ve somehow been transported back in time!

You will have an unrivalled opportunity to compare your surroundings as they are now with how they were then and, in so doing, you will begin to understand why, at the time,  this area was known as “the abyss.”

Could there be a more powerful tool in your CSI kit than being able to actually inspect the murder scenes as they were at the times of the crimes?

Many of the photographs even capture the men, women and children who lived through the horror of Jack the Ripper’s murder spree. You will be able to look into their eyes and see the sheer terror and unease etched into their faces.

YOU’LL EXAMINE DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE CASE

In addition to our impressive collection of Jack the Ripper Photos you will also be able to examine documents relating to the case that will help build a powerful image of how the crimes were publicised by the Victorian authorities.

We’ll pass out facsimiles of the handbills that the police circulated in the area in the desperate hope that somebody might come forward with that elusive piece of information that would help bring the killer to justice and solve the case.

Chief amongst these documents will be the notorious Dear Boss letter, which bore the chilling signature Jack the Ripper .

It was the release of this letter that helped turn five sordid East End Murders into an international phenomenon whilst elevating the unknown miscreant responsible for those murders into the realm of legend.

Just Picture yourself scrutinising this letter, examining the handwriting and searching for something that may have been missed by the original investigators!

LIMITED NUMBERS FOR A BETTER TOUR

Unlike the large London walks companies we don’t believe in herding our clients around on an unwieldy cattle drive that might number 60, 70 or (on occasions) over 100 people all of whom are struggling to hear and see one guide.

We want you to enjoy the tour and so, to that end, we limit the number of participants to what we consider to be a sensible and manageable number.

As we like to put it, our tours are the ones that are heard not herd.

SO JOIN THE EXPERTS AND REVISIT THE TERROR

So, if you really want to enjoy an intelligent and thought provoking tour, one that visits more of the Whitechapel Murder sites than any other walk, then join the undisputed experts on the case, and let them lead you on a spine-tingling Jack the Ripper Tour through the old and atmospheric Victorian East End streets that formed the backcloth against which the ripper saga was played out.

But please be warned It will get dark and it might be foggy!

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Jack the Ripper-Tour London

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Folgen Sie den Spuren des berüchtigten Londoner Serienmörders Jack the Ripper.

Folgen Sie den schaurigen Spuren des berüchtigten Serienmörders Jack The Ripper.

• Erfahren Sie Einzelheiten über die Schreckensherrschaft dieses mysteriösen Serienmörders des späten 19. Jahrhunderts.
• Reisen Sie zurück in die düsteren Tage des viktorianischen Zeitalters, als Jack The Ripper sein Unwesen in London trieb.
• Hören Sie von Ihrem fachkundigen Reiseleiter schaurige Geschichten über die vielen Mordorte, Opfer und Verdächtigen.
• Diese Tour führt Sie unter anderem zur Aldgate High Street, dem Mitre Square und der Goulston Street.
• Beenden Sie Ihren Rundgang in seinem gemunkelten Jagdrevier, dem Ten Bells Pub.
• Wählen Sie eine geführten Touren auf Deutsch, Englisch, Spanisch, Französisch oder Italienisch.
• Erfahrener Reiseleiter
• Dreistündiger Rundgang

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• Hotel-Transfers

Stornierungsfrist

Sie können diese Tickets bis zu 24 Stunden vor Erlebnisbeginn stornieren, um eine vollständige Rückerstattung zu erhalten.

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Ihr Erlebnis

Erkunden Sie die Straßen des Londoner East End, der Geburtsstätte der Kriminalität im späten 19. Jahrhundert. Wandeln Sie auf den Spuren des weltberühmten Serienmörders Jack the Ripper und lauschen Sie bei dieser nächtlichen Tour durch die unheimlichen Londoner Straßen schaurigen Geschichten von bisher ungeklärten Morden. Bei Ihrem Rundgang kommen Sie an zahlreichen Mordschauplätzen wie der Aldgate High Street, dem Mitre Square, der Goulston Street und der Hanbury Street vorbei, wo die Leichen entsetzlich verstümmelter Opfer gefunden wurden.

Erkunden Sie den Londoner Stadtteil Whitechapel, der wegen der vielen brutalen Morde von Jack the Ripper, dessen Identität bis heute ein Rätsel bleibt, am längsten in Angst und Schrecken versunken war. Besuchen Sie verschiedene Modschauplätze und beenden Sie Ihre Tour im Ten Bells-Pub, der angeblich das Jagdrevier des Serienmörders gewesen sein sollte.

Wissenswertes

Wichtige informationen.

• Es wird das Tragen von bequemen Schuhen und lässiger Kleidung empfohlen, da Sie bei dieser Tour relativ viel zu Fuß unterwegs sein werden.
• Der Rundgang findet in einer Gruppe mit maximal 30 Teilnehmern statt.

Ticketinformationen

Es stehen die folgenden Ticketvarianten zur Auswahl:

• Jack the Ripper: Tour auf Deutsch
• Jack the Ripper: Tour auf Englisch
• Jack the Ripper: Tour auf Spanisch
• Jack the Ripper: Tour auf Französisch
• Jack the Ripper: Tour auf Italienisch

Ermäßigungen

Kinder von 7 bis 12 Jahren genießen ermäßigte Ticketpreise (mit gültigem Lichtbildausweis).

• Ihr Gutschein wird Ihnen in Kürze per E-Mail zugeschickt.
• Zeigen Sie den Gutschein auf Ihrem Handy sowie einen gültigen Lichtbildausweis bei Ihrem Reiseleiter vor.
• Wenn Sie ermäßigte Tickets gekauft haben, führen Sie bitte zur Überprüfung Ihren gültigen Lichtbildausweis mit. Studenten müssen ihren gültigen Studentenausweis vorzeigen.
• Kommen Sie bitte 10 bis 15 Minuten vor Beginn Ihrer Tour an, um Verzögerungen zu vermeiden
• Treffen Sie Ihren Reiseleiter hier: Altab Ali Park
• Adresse: Adler St, Shadwell, London E1 1FD, Vereinigtes Königreich
• Der Treffpunkt gegenüber der Lloyds Bank.

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Wegbeschreibung

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• Die nächste Bushaltestelle ist Aldgate East – 2 Gehminuten vom Treffpunkt entfernt.
• Unter anderem halten die Busse 25, 205 und 254 an dieser Station.

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• Die nächste Metro-Station ist Aldgate East – 2 Gehminuten vom Treffpunkt entfernt.
• Die Metro-Linien Circle, District und Hammersmith & City halten an dieser Station.

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Jack The Ripper London Walking Tour

Visit the streets of a real-life murder mystery on the jack the ripper london walking tour. follow the crimes of saucy jack, picking up clues and theories along the way..

Jack the Ripper is the name given to one of the most notorious criminals in London’s history . The unidentified killer has fuelled the imaginations of many theorists and researchers over the years. His dark characteristics have also made him the quintessential villain, appearing in many fictional works. Now you have the opportunity to learn about the crimes that spurned his infamy, and maybe even try and solve his mystery .

• Jack the Ripper

Public tour

From £ 17 per person

• Meeting Point: City of London Police, 182 Bishopsgate
• Walk the same streets as the Ripper’s victims and explore the dark passages and alleys that they would still recognise today
• Visit the actual murder sites of the victims as well as others who were also thought to be murdered at the hands of the Ripper
• Learn about the clue and non clue of Goulston Street
• See and hear documentary evidence of the murders with the aid of still photos and letters
• Be shocked and terrified at the crimes of Jack the Ripper

Tour details

Meeting point.

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour to the left of the entrance of the City of London police station , 182 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NP (Leave Liverpool Street Station by the Bishopsgate West exit and you will see the police station on the opposite side of Bishopsgate).

Tour departs

Daily at 6:00 pm (Jan – Dec)

Back at the meeting point at approx 9 pm

Live guide speaks

Tour operator.

Brit Icon Tours

Cancellation policy

24 hours  or more before start: full refund less 5% booking fees. After that time or no-show: no refund .

Accessibility

All ages welcome Not suitable for children under 16 years Children must be accompanied by an adult Not wheelchair accessible

Professional live guide

Gratuities (optional)

Things to bring

Appropriate clothing Comfortable shoes

Film series

Full description.

Visit the scenes of Ripper’s gruesome murders!

There are many shared characteristics between Jack the Ripper’s victims and the ways in which they were killed. These women were generally suffocated and sliced at the throat. Their bodies were also mutilated, with organs and body parts sometimes being removed too. This was the case for the first known Ripper victim,  Mary Ann Nichols . She was killed on 31 August 1888 on Durward Street in Whitechapel . When she was found, the doctor noted that while the body was mutilated, there was very little blood.

This information led police at the time to believe that their suspect was someone familiar with anatomy. Possibly a doctor or a butcher. The suspicions were supported further on the finding of Annie Chapman . Left dead in the backyard off of Hanbury Street , reports claim that the woman’s womb had been removed.

See the sites connected with the night of 30 September 1888

This was the night that Saucy Jack killed twice. His first victim was Elizabeth Stride on Henriques Street . She was found with blood still running from her neck. It is believed that her murder was interrupted and the killer fled the scene.

Later that night, Catherine Eddowes also met her demise. She was found along Mitre Street , missing her uterus and her left kidney. Nearby Goulston Street also plays a significant role in this night’s events. Here police found a blood-stained piece of Eddowes’ apron . This is seen as one of the most important clues from the whole investigation. In the same location, police also found some graffiti that may or may not have been left by the killer. It will be left up to you to decide its importance.

Finally, the tour will bring you to White’s Row . Here your guide will show you where Mary Jane Kelly , supposedly Jack the Ripper’s final victim , was killed. She was found in her bed, with her body skinned to the bone. Because Kelly was younger than the rest of the Ripper victims, some believe that she may have been murdered by a copycat.

To help you piece the mystery together, your expert guide will provide you with photos and letters connected with the case throughout the tour. They’ll even give you information about the main suspects and why police thought they might be the secret killer. From princes to cotton merchants, it will be up to you to decide who you think the real Jack might be.

Locations (1)

1. meeting point: city of london police, 182 bishopsgate.

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour to the left of the entrance of the City of London police station, 182 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NP (Leave Liverpool Street Station by the Bishopsgate West exit and you will see the police station on the opposite side of Bishopsgate).

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Free Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

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The year is 1888. A serial killer, known to the media as Jack the Ripper is terrorizing London’s desperately poor East End.

His target? The so-called ‘unfortunates’ – women working on the streets and alleyways of London slums to earn money for life’s basics.

These brutal murders, set against the chaotic filth and poverty of the Victorian London district of Whitechapel, also known as the Whitechapel Murders, will change the world forever.

The conspiracy theories of the Jack the Ripper case continue to fascinate millions of people around the world.

And millions continue to guess the true identity of the killer.

No trip to London is complete without taking part in a free Jack the Ripper tour, a real murder mystery.

FREE TOURS BY FOOT

We here at Free Tours By Foot are proud to offer the best alternative Jack the Ripper tour in London.

We were the first company to offer free Jack the Ripper tours, and we like to provide our guests with an in-depth look at the case.

This is a tour for the true-crime buff and the history junkie alike (watch our video above, which might as well be a television documentary or drama)

So, come out with our guides ( or walk with our GPS audio tour app ) as we wind you through small lanes, crooked back streets, and Jack the Ripper murder locations, all guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Our tour gives you insight into the real Jack the Ripper history – you’ll leave with an understanding of the crimes that no other tour can provide.

Written by a dark history and true crime expert, Free Tours By Foot is proud to offer the best London Jack the Ripper tour. Book now – if you dare.

Here's a sample from our audio tour to get a taste of what you might hear.

Jack the Ripper Tour information

Reservations:  Required.  Click here to reserve . Walk-ups will be permitted only if space is available.

When:  Saturdays at 18:00 (6 pm), or take this tour anytime on your own with our  GPS-led audio tour .

Where:  The tour meets outside the Saint Botolph Without Aldgate. Use our Google Maps  for directions to the tour starting point .

*NOTE: Please ensure you are headed to the correct St. Botolph! There is another  Saint Botolph Church with Aldersgate   about 20 minutes away. Note the difference between Aldgate and Aldersgate.

This is the starting point for FREE TOURS BY FOOT's Tour. If you booked with a different company, be sure to check the starting point information on the confirmation email that was sent as not all Jack the Ripper tours start here!

The tour endpoint is within walking distance of Liverpool Street and Aldgate Stations.

Dauer:  Approximately 2 hours.

Cost:  This tour is free to join, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

Jack the Ripper private tours are also offered by our excellent team!

MAP AND SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF JACK THE RIPPER LOCATIONS

This is a free Jack the Ripper Tour and map of important locations in these unsolved murders.

We recommend taking our more in-depth  GPS-led audio tour  (£1.99).

The audio tour has more detailed descriptions of crime scenes and horrific slayings by an unidentified assailant, known as Jack the Ripper. 

Here's a sample.

We also offer a guided  Jack the Ripper Tour  in person.

Throughout this walk, we will discuss the unsolved, brutal murders, of five London's East End prostitutes.

Tour Length : 

• 3 miles - just under 5 km
• Approximately 2.5 hours, depending on your walking pace
• 14 stops, with a discussion of the aftermath

NOTE : For guests with mobility issues, or those with prams or buggies, there are no steps on the route, but there are cobbled streets to take into consideration.

This self-guided Jack the Ripper Walking Tour begins near Whitechapel Underground Station. 

Click the map to enlarge or to use on a smartphone.

A - Victim #1 - Mary Ann Nicholls

Exit Whitechapel Station and turn LEFT. The road dead-ends on Durward Street where you should take a RIGHT.

Walk to the old school building - the large brick building - ahead, if possible. If construction prevents you from getting there, simply stand as close as you can. 

Our story begins on the 31st of August 1888. The ‘Autumn of Terror’ is about to begin when the first victim of the canonical five is murdered right here: Mary Ann Nicholls.

Mary left the Frying Pan Pub around half past midnight. She was found at 3:40 am.

The Police Constable sees that her throat has been violently slit - from left to right, twice over, with the incision going all the way through to her vertebrae. 

Detective Chief Inspector Frederick Aberline is called to work on the case and he is determined to bring Mary’s killer to justice.

( Learn more about the suspects )

But Frederick finds there is nobody with a bad word to say against Mary Nichols. With no idea of a perpetrator or motive, an entire week passes with no progress on finding her killer. 

Seven nights after the murder of Mary Ann Nicholls, Jack the Ripper would strike again.

B - Victim #2 - Annie Chapman

Backtrack along Durward Street until you get to Vallance Road and turn RIGHT. Take the first LEFT onto Old Montague Street and an immediate RIGHT onto Hanbury Street. Continue on Hanbury Street.

As you walk you will pass Deal Street and Spital Street, and you will cross Brick Lane until you reach a car park on the RIGHT-hand side - opposite 28 or 32 Hanbury Street.

The house where Jack the Ripper’s second victim, Annie Chapman, was murdered, no longer stands. But it would have looked similar to the houses you see across the street, such as Numbers 28 and 32. 

A small space off the street, that offered a little privacy made the back gardens of Hanbury Street a popular location for prostitutes to take their clients.

At 5:40 am, a man living above 29 Hanbury St came downstairs and into the back courtyard where he discovered the body of Annie Chapman.

She was slumped against the fence with her throat slashed and her body cut open from her groin to her chest, nearly cut into two. 

C - Frying Pan Public House - Where Mary Nicholls Last Seen Alive

Continue down Hanbury Street and turn LEFT onto Wilkes St.

Take the second LEFT onto Fournier Street, lined with original 18th-century homes, giving you an idea of how the buildings in this neighbourhood appeared in the 1880s.

Take a RIGHT onto Brick Lane and walk down. Stop when you get to the decorative archway that spans the road. When under the arch, turn around to face where you just walked from and take a look at the Shaad Restaurant. 

The Shaad Restaurant is the site of the former Frying Pan Pub. The two crossed frying pans carved into the stone are the original decoration of this 19th-century pub.

This is the pub where Mary Nicholls drank away her money on the 30th of August, 1888.

She is reported to have stumbled out of the pub around half past midnight and was seen by her friend just around the corner a few minutes later.

Somewhere between where you stand now and where our tour began, Mary would run into Jack the Ripper and her life would come to an end.

D - Early Suspects - Kosminski and John Pizer -  Mulberry Street / Zion Square 

Continue down Brick Lane. When you get to Whitechapel Road, cross the street and enter Altab Ali Park. Walk diagonally to your LEFT, through the park, and exit the park onto Alder Street. Go RIGHT and immediately turn LEFT onto Mulberry Street. Stop in the middle of the buildings on the right.

None of the original buildings from the Victorian era still stand here, but in the 1880s there was a square of houses here, which housed mostly Jewish immigrants.

This densely populated area was home to two suspects in the Jack the Ripper murder investigations: Aaron Kosminski and John Pizer.

John Pizer had a prior conviction for a stabbing offense and was suspected of a string of assaults on local prostitutes.

He was arrested after the Ripper’s first two murders but was cleared as there was no concrete evidence against him, and he had strong alibis for the nights the murders were committed.

Kosminski was known to be mentally unstable, having previously threatened multiple women with knives.

In memoirs published in 1910, Assistant Commissioner Sir Robert Anderson also names Kosminski as his prime suspect.

His reasoning is that he believed Jack the Ripper was a local Jewish man of low class and Kosminski was known to be mentally unstable, having previously threatened multiple women with knives.

Anderson also claimed that the identity of the Ripper was known by one person who wasn’t willing to testify as they were also Jewish and didn’t wish to turn over a fellow Jew to the police.

E - Victim #3 - Elizabeth Stride -  Henriques Street 

Continue down Mulberry Street and take a RIGHT onto Plumber’s Row. And the end of the road, turn RIGHT onto Coke Street and take the first LEFT onto Weyhill Road.

When that road ends, turn LEFT onto Commerical Road and take the first RIGHT onto Henriques Street, formerly known as Berner Street. Walk along until you come to the Bernhard Baron Building on your LEFT.

You are standing now where Jack the Ripper’s third victim would meet her untimely end.

Elizabeth Stride was the Ripper’s only non-English victim.

She had moved to London at the age of 22 and married a local man. It appears that she took up prostitution again, part-time, after the collapse of her marriage.

In the early hours of the 30th of September, a man's horse shied away from the movement in the dark streets. After the man returned to the scene with his lantern, he found the body of Elizabeth Stride.

It is believed that the Ripper was interrupted, and the man's retreat to the pub to pick up his lantern gave the culprit enough time to flee the area. 

But Jack the Ripper was not yet done for the night.

F - St. Botolph-Without-Aldgate

Retrace your steps to Commercial Street and take a LEFT. Follow the road until it dead-ends then take a LEFT onto busy Whitechapel Street.

Pass Aldgate Station, then Aldgate East Station, until you get to the church of St. Botolph-Without-Aldgate Church. This is your next stop.

Prostitution was illegal. However, since the police understood prostitution was the women's only means of survival, there were two rules for area prostitutes: 

• Prostitutes could not loiter or stay in a single place for a long time - they had to always keep moving. 
• The women were not allowed to approach customers, the customers had to approach them. 

Providing the women followed these rules, the police would turn a blind eye. For this reason, up to 200 prostitutes a night continuously walked in circles around this church, waiting for clients.

Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim was last seen alive circling this building.

G - Victim #4 - Catherine Eddowes

On your RIGHT are some interesting pictures and information about the history of the Whitechapel area, which may help give you a visual reference to how this area looked during the time these murders took place.

After viewing those, turn LEFT and walk between the buildings until the space opens into Mitre Square.

The proximity of this location to St. Botolph’s Church leads us to believe that after being interrupted during his slaying of Elizabeth Stride, Jack the Ripper headed straight to the prostitutes' church to pick up his next victim, Catherine Eddowes.

An eye-witness report puts Catherine at the entrance of this alleyway at 1:35 am, in conversation with a man. The PC on duty the night of Catherine’s murder passed by at 1:45 am, finding her mutilated body at the bottom of this passage in the darkest corner of Mitre Square. 

The state of her body and a missing organ after less than 15 minutes suggested a rage and fury that had not yet been seen in the Ripper case. 

Walk to the end of Mitre Square and pause when you get to the gates on your LEFT. Just through the gates is a tree - this is the approximate location of where Catherine Eddowe’s body was found.

H - Evidence- Graffiti and Apron Found

Now, turn RIGHT onto Mitre Street. Take the first RIGHT onto Creechurch Lane which you should then follow along until it turns into Stoney Lane as you walk across Houndsditch Road.

Walk ahead until you come to White Kennett Street where you will make a RIGHT. Take the first LEFT onto Gravel Lane and walk until the lane stops at Middlesex Street.

Take a LEFT then an immediate RIGHT onto New Goulston Street. Walk until the Street Ends at Goulston Street.

Across the street stands the Wentworth Model Dwellings. Take a look at the doorway between numbers 40/41.

An hour after Catherine Eddowe’s body was found in Mitre Square, PC Alfred Long stumbled across a bloody piece of cloth taken from Catherine’s apron, stuck to the doorway.

And written in red chalk: ‘ The Juwes [original spelling] are the Men that will not be blamed for nothing. ’ This is one of the only clues discovered during the period Jack the Ripper was active.

The bloody pattern of the knife blade on the apron appeared to belong to a type of knife used in surgical amputations. So at the very least, this suggested to the police that Jack the Ripper had access to surgical weapons. 

I - The Workhouse

With New Goulston Street at your back, turn LEFT onto Goulston Street. Keep walking and Goulston Street turns into Bell Lane.

Keep following until you see Frying Pan Alley on your LEFT. Just past this, still on Bell Street is the old workhouse. 

You’ll notice two entrances here, separate doorways for men and women. On a typical day, you would have around 200 women and children queuing up for a place in the house, and a similar number of men on their side.

The dormitories themselves only slept 200 in coffin-shaped boxes. If a person arrived when all the beds had been allocated, they would be given a rope attached to the wall and would have to sleep upright against the rope.

These workhouses were horrendous places to be. And the price for all of this? A 16-hour shift of manual labour.

Today this building serves a student accommodation for the London School of Economics - and are hopefully a bit more comfortable today than they were just over a century ago.

J - Victim #5 - Mary Jane Kelly

With the Workhouse to your back, look across the street to the modern building directly opposite you.

This building sits on the site of what used to be Dorset Street, and the location of Jack the Ripper’s final slaying.

In the 19th century, Dorset Street was considered to be the most dangerous Street in London - and some said even the entire country.

A person walking down that street in the 1880s would be unlikely to make it all the way down retaining all their possessions.

This is the murder site of the Ripper’s final victim: Mary Kelly, who lived at 13 Millers Court here on Dorset Street.

A 24-year-old Irish girl, Kelly was to be the last known Jack the Ripper’s victims.

Her murder was so brutal and the desecration of her corpse so barbaric that the only way she could be identified was by the clothing she had been wearing the night before.

Why? Hers was the first of the Ripper’s murders to take place indoors.

Without having to constantly look over his shoulder to avoid detection, the murderer had all the time in the world.

And this horrific scene provided the imagery of the first-ever crime scene photograph.

14 - End of The Line

From here, we will walk to the location where Jack the Ripper would have emerged from Dorset Street all those years ago.

Still with the workhouse behind you, take the street that is slightly to the right and ahead of you, White’s Row.

Walk until you get to the corner of Toynbee Street and then turn LEFT. Walk until you get to the corner of Brushfield Street.

Jack the Ripper would have walked out of Mary Jane Kelly’s room, headed down Dorset Street, and onto the road we are standing on here.

And what would he have seen? Nearly exactly what you are seeing right now: St. Christ’s Church Spitalfields, Spitalfields Market, and the Ten Bells Pub. 

All five of his victims were known drinkers at the Ten Bells.

It is the belief of investigators both at the time and now that whoever Jack the Ripper was, it’s incredibly likely he was a regular at the Ten Bells.

Now cross the street to Christ’s Church and stand nearby, surveying the buildings here and the unchanged streets surrounding you as we pause to consider who the Jack the Ripper may have been.

There have been over 300 suspects in the Jack the Ripper murder investigations. For brevity’s sake, we will take you down a few of the top suspects.

• Aaron Kominsky, a known misogynist previously mentioned
• Montague Druitt, a school teacher and banker who fit the physical description of Jack the Ripper
• Walter Sickertt, a well-known impressionist artist with an interest in Jack the Ripper
• Prince Albert Victor, Queen Victoria’s eldest son who has a rumored child with a Whitechapel prostitute
• Dr. Frances Tumbledy, an American quack-doctor from upstate New York and known misogynist 

There are dozens more, and even suggestions of a JANE the Ripper, rather than a Jack.

But each theory has its supporters and detractors and the reality of the situation is that it’s highly unlikely the killer’s identity will ever be positively known.

16 - Aftermath and Conclusion

It is worth mentioning that the Ripper killings had long-lasting and far-reaching positive ramifications for the people of the East End. 

This now-legendary story was the first tabloid murder sensation!

With all this attention on Whitechapel, people all over the world were wondering why, in the richest and largest city on earth, were their own people living in these conditions.

Massive social reform came about as a result of the murders with new charities and actions by The Good Samaritans and the Church of England to end child homelessness and help the poor.

Even American millionaires got involved.

If you’ve enjoyed your Jack the Ripper Tour with us, take a look at our other self-guided tours :

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We also offer pay-what-you-like  walking tours on a daily basis here in London and we’d love to have you join us - simply make a reservation online.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Was Jack the Ripper ever found?

No, Jack the Ripper was never found. The identity of the notorious serial killer remains a mystery to this day.

As per the latest news reports, Mr Hyam Hyams, a cigar maker who lived in the area, has been identified by some as Jack the Ripper.

Every few years, new details of the infamous killer are revealed, but so far confirmation of the identity of the killer has not been established.

How long does a free Jack the Ripper tour take?

A free tour typically takes around 2 to 3 hours. Tour durations may vary depending on the guide and group size.

Is the free Jack the Ripper tour suitable for children?

Most tour operators state that the tours are not suitable for children under 12.

However, exact suitability differs from tour to tour, and there's a strong likelihood that some children will be more than comfortable. Ultimately, the decision about whether or not to bring your kids along is up to your own discretion, but do keep in mind that most tours include brutal details about the murders which may disturb younger guests.

Is the free Jack the Ripper tour scary?

Yes, the free tour of Jack the Ripper can be scary for some people, especially those who are easily frightened or sensitive to gruesome and dark historical content.

The tour typically delves into London's dark history and details the brutal murders committed by Jack the Ripper.

Guides may use dramatic storytelling to create a spooky and atmospheric experience.

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The gruesome tale of jack the ripper remains the greatest mystery in the history of crime..

Our Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London is the only one to use RIPPER-VISION, the most modern handheld projectors with the latest unseen graphic Jack the Ripper crime scene photos. All our guides are dedicated Ripperologists and enthusiasts, and each one is a member of the Cloak and Dagger Club, a theatrical performance team who brings old crime history to life. This is the most up-to-date Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Tour anywhere in London, the most exciting, the most shocking, and a must for anyone who loves a good, gruesome mystery. So, join us as we walk you through the Jack the Ripper murders map - book your place today !

Our Itinerary

Osborne street, (scene of murder emma smith).

The Whitechapel murders were committed in or near the impoverished Whitechapel District in the East End of London between 3 April 1888 and 13 February 1891. The death of Emma Smith is the first to begin the Whitechapel murder file and a prelude to the emergence of Jack the Ripper. Hear the brutality of her murder and learn its importance.

Gunthorpe Street

(scene of murder martha tabram).

The scene that many experts claim to be the first Jack the Ripper murder is this cobbled stone laneway. It's a great starting point in our Whitechapel tour, as you can instantly feel the sense of a bygone era, gaslit streets, dark corners, and quiet footsteps in the night while the Ripper lay waiting for his victims. Learn how the death of this one woman began the Autumn of Terror.

Frying Pan Pub

(the death of mary ann nichols).

One of the last sightings of victim Mary Ann Nichols before her mutilated body was discovered in Bucks Row on the night of 31 August 1888. This building and its surrounding area provide a great insight into the social living conditions and the everyday fight for survival in London's East End. Learn what life was really like in Victorian London.

Hanbury Street

(scene of murder. annie chapman).

The body of Annie Chapman was discovered here in the early hours of 8 September 1888, her throat cut across, her body horribly mutilated. What clues did the killer leave? What does it tell us about him?

The Ripper Letters

See the emergence of Jack the Ripper in a series of penned letters sent to the central news agency during the Autumn of Terror; they were written in blood red ink and sent with half a human kidney. These letters have been subject to debate ever since. Are they hoaxes? Or are they the words of the killer himself?

Wilkes Street

Prepare to be transported back in time as we take you into the heart of Jack the Ripper’s London. Wilkes Street has remained practically untouched since those cold, gaslit nights of the 19th century, and the surrounding buildings will conjure up images of a bygone age. A time of darkness, a time of fear, a time of the Ripper.

The Death of Elizabeth Stride

Elizabeth Stride's (Long Liz) body was found in Dutfield's Yard off Berner Street in the early hours of 30 September 1888. Her death was only the first in a night that would forever become known as the double event. This was the night that could have revealed his identity. Find out how Jack the Ripper may have been caught so easily as we follow his blood trail and examine the clues.

Ten Bells and Christ Church

On the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street in Spitalfields stands perhaps the most famous pub in Ripper history: The Ten Bells. It is here that some, if not all, the victims frequented and perhaps even the Ripper himself. Across from the front door, a sight that would have greeted everyone associated with the Ripper case: Christ Church - this famous landmark was made famous by the movie "From Hell".

Mitre Square

(scene of murder. catherine eddowes).

30 September 1888 became known as the 'double event' when the Ripper killed twice in one night. We visit the original cobble-stoned square, investigate the evidence, and find out how the Ripper evaded capture. Hear the shocking facts about one of the Ripper's most violent crimes

Goulston Street

(a clue is found).

The night of the double murder left perhaps one of the most important clues in the entire case. What was it? Does it help solve the mystery?

Dorset street

(scene of murder mary kelly).

The Ripper's final victim was found in her small room of 13 Millers Court on 9 November 1888 and was the most savagely mutilated victim of them all. We visit the Mary Jane Kelly crime scene and recreate the final moments of the Ripper's reign of terror. Over a century later, the Jack the Ripper crime photos are very disturbing, and in the words of her Landlord, John McCarthy, "the whole scene is more than I can describe, and I hope I may never see such a sight again.”

Who Was Jack the Ripper?

Using modern criminal profiling, we reveal the man the Police should have been looking for throughout the biggest manhunt in British history.

• Tour starts in the very heart of Jack the Ripper, London
• Led by leading Jack the Ripper experts and enthusiasts
• Visit the actual murder sites and examine all of Jack the Ripper's victims
• Learn Jack the Ripper suspects, old and new
• See the latest photos that bring Whitechapel 1888 back to life
• Be amazed at Ripper-Vision - our latest handheld projectors and Jack the Ripper victim pictures
• Be shocked and terrified at the crimes of Jack the Ripper
• The most modern and original Jack the Ripper tour in London

Q: When does the Jack the Ripper Tour start?

A: Our tours start at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm sharp, with the meeting point just outside Exit 3 of Aldgate East Station (on Whitechapel High Street) by the Whitechapel Art Gallery.

Tours run every day of the week. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure to ensure you don’t miss the start of your tour.

Q: When does the Jack the Ripper tour finish?

A: Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, so you can expect to finish up at around 7:15 pm for the afternoon tour or 9:15 pm for the evening tour. The tour finishes by Spitalfields Market, and the infamous Ten Bells pub – perfect for a post-tour debrief.

Q: Will the tour still run in bad weather?

A: Our Jack the Ripper tour runs every day regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly in comfortable walking shoes. On occasion, it has been known to rain here in London, so remember to bring waterproofs and warmer clothes for those colder evenings.

If you prefer not to participate in the tour during inclement weather, please email ahead or text us on 07803 067544, and we will happily move your tickets over to another day, subject to availability.

Q: What should we do if we are running late to the Jack the Ripper tour?

A: If you can, please give us a call on 07803 067544.

Should you arrive at the meeting point and the tour guide isn’t there, please make your way to the first stop of the tour on Gunthorpe Street. The tour will stop here for approximately 10-15 minutes before moving on.

If you are expecting to arrive later than this, simply email us, and we can reschedule for another day.

All tickets are valid for up to six months from the date of booking.

Q: What area does the Jack the Ripper tour cover?

A: Our tour guides will lead you around the heart of the East End, visiting the murder sites of the Ripper victims as well as other key locations from Victorian London. There will be plenty of stops along the way as we discuss the case, the crime scenes, the suspects, victims and more - but be prepared to cover some ground, too.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 07803 067544, email us at [email protected] or submit an enquiry form here .

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Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel Tour (Small group tour)

Whitechapel Underground Station (Whitechapel Road exit)

Guided by Richard Walker

Here, below, is guide Richard Walker talking about his small group Ripper walk.

There are plenty of Ripper walks and you will probably only go on one.

London Walks guide Richard Walker will lead you through the murder sites starting right where Jack began . . .in the infamous Buck’s Row, Whitechapel.

Practicals:

The small group Ripper walk takes place at 7 pm every Thursday and every Friday  evening. But do check the calendar because there are a few exceptions that prove the rule.

Meeting point:  The starting point of this walk is Whitechapel   Tube Station and the tour ends near Liverpool Street station.

Price : £25  per person

Maximum of 12 per tour so you must buy your ticket online.  To ensure group size only ticket holders can join this tour.

Whitechapel in the ancient parish of Stepney.

Stepney* olde English – ‘the landing place’.

For centuries the world supplied the City of London with all it required and it all passed through the Whitechapel docks in the parish of Stepney.

And it wasn’t just goods that arrived.

Refugees from the Huguenots of France, to the starving masses of Ireland, to the persecuted Jews of Europe all made their way to the lanes and alleys of Whitechapel and Spitalfields.

And so did . . .

The monster we call – Jack the Ripper

And the Whitechapel of the 1880s was made for Jack the Ripper.

It was a world of foul tenements, starving children and bottomless despair.

This is Whitechapel and this is the world of Jack the Ripper. It is one heck of a story and I want to tell it to you.

Click here to listen to The World of Jack the Ripper, another short scene-setter podcast by Richard.

I have been guiding for London Walks for 15 years and Jack the Ripper walking tour was my first.

This is a new twist. I’m starting at Whitechapel Underground Station because this is where Jack the Ripper murders began. Right behind Whitechapel Underground Station in Buck’s Row – now called Durward Street. This is the only London tour to visit 4 of the 5 crime scenes.

Charles Cross and Robert Paul discovered the body of a 43 year-old mother of five children. Mary Ann Nichols known as Polly Nichols ended up walking the mean streets of Whitechapel in the early hours of the 31st of August 1888. A woman whose life was ended by a serial killer who killed at least 4 other vulnerable women on the streets of Victorian London.

Polly Nichols: a victim of a divided society; one of many who suffered in a black hole that festered in the richest city in the world.

We will head to 29 Hanbury Street where Annie Chapman became the second victim. We will get to Spitalfields Market and the Ten Bells Pub by way Brick Lane, Princelet Street and Puma Court. Back streets that still capture the feel of 18th and 19th century Whitechapel. We will see where the worst street in London once stood – Dorset Street. Miller’s Court where the brutal murder of Mary Kelly took place on November the 9th 1888. Goulston Street and the doorway where the cryptic message was chalked – “ The Juwes are the men that will not be blamed for nothing ”.

And this guided tour will end at Mitre Square where Catherine Eddowes was put to death. Murdered less than an hour after Liz Stride had her throat cut in Dutfield’s Yard, Berner Street. Two women who go down in history as ’the double event’. Just two of a teaming multitude that deserved a better life and a better end.

Christ Church Spitalfields

Nicholas Hawksmoor’s magnificent church built between 1714 and 1729. An impressive landmark for the 5 ripper victims and still impressing.

The Ten Bells Pub

The Ten Bells pub that stands across the road from Christ Church Spitalfields. And it is from the ten bells that hang in the church steeple that the pub gets its name. It’s believed that at least some of the victims would have drowned their sorrows there. And almost certainly ‘Jack’ would have been seen propping up the bar there.

Image caption: Yes we can still see the Whitechapel and Spitalfields of bygone days. Dark streets light by gaslight.

Bucks Row & The Board School

Buck’s Row has changed since 1888 it’s now called Durward Street. But the board school building where Polly’s body was found is still there.

This is the board school as it was when Polly was found against the gates where the arrow points. And it’s the first location that we will visit.

The People Of The Walk

The People of the Abyss

Jack London spent seven weeks trying to survive the “Abyss”. He said he’d seen poverty in the USA but nothing like the poverty he saw in the East-end of London.

Courtesans of the 19th century

The Victims

Mary Ann Nichols (known as Polly Nichols), Annie Chapman, Liz Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly were dismissed as prostitutes by the police and journalists – though their judgement may have owed more to male attitudes to women than to hard evidence.

Four of them were over 40 and three of them had raised children before a combination of stress and alcohol left them sinking into the abyss.

Certainly Ripperologist Halle Rubenhold is reasonably certain that not all of these women sold sex. The Five is an excellent book which maybe should be compulsory reading for some tour guides who still like to dwell on the depths of depravity that they like to imagine these women sank.

It might be worth concentrating the spotlight onto what kind of society it was that left these women at the mercy of monsters.

From the Guide

I want to do justice to Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel especially the victims.

And I want to share the diverse and vibrant world that Whitechapel is today and in order to do that I have decided to restrict numbers to just 10 on this special walk. Please book online to secure your place!

There is nothing better than sharing London with visitors from near and far. I hope that you will be one of them.

 Thanks Richard that was so interesting and what a great end to the week! You have a fabulous way of narrating and giving context to the mysteries that remain to this day about jack the Ripper. I really appreciated you bringing me back to remembering and bringing focus back to the women who were victims of his horrendous crimes.  – Lucy Really enjoyed it! Fascinating. Thank you from North Carolina,. USA. – Kendi I will definitely join you again – very interesting thank you! – Claire Hi Richard, Really enjoyed the virtual tour the other evening, especially the 10 minute chat post tour. Actually I remember you now. Years ago I did a tour about the history of the financial system in the City, you were my guide, it was from you that I learnt about the Remembrancer. I have ordered your book it is due to arrive on the 5th of October. I will look out for your virtual tours in the future hope to see you then. God bless and keep you during these difficult times – Michael Dear Richard, Thank you very much for the Jack the Ripper tour this evening Milly and James said it was brilliant!! Milly said she learnt more tonight than she did in her history lessons. Please can you let me know your bank details as I only transferred funds for Milly and not James, which we’d like to do. I think they are going to join you on a Saturday at some point soon. Many thanks again. – Susie.

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If you can’t make the regularly scheduled, Jack The Ripper Whitechapel tour why not think about booking it as a private walk?  If you go private you can have this   walk– or any other London Walk  – on a day and at a time that suits your convenience. We’ll tailor it to your requirements. Ring Fiona or Niamh or Peter on 020 7624 3978 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll set it up and make it happen for you.

Walkers' Reviews

108 reviews for jack the ripper’s whitechapel tour (small group tour).

Peter Latham – 9th April 2024

A thoroughly interesting trip around London’s Whitechapel. Richard’s knowledge on the subject was jaw dropping. So much detail and very well presented. The wireless connectivity was great. I would highly recommend this tour.

Allyson Barabe – 5th April 2024

We had a great experience with this small group tour on a very cold and chilly night! Richard was super knowledgable about all things Jack the Ripper and provided so much more info that the typical tour. My husband (a high school history teacher) was especially interested in all the historical details he shared about London at the time regarding the poverty, living conditions, policing, plight of women, etc. Thank You Richard for an unforgettable evening! Would highly recommend.

Gaby – 29th March 2024

Fans of the stories of serial killers, we couldn’t miss a tour about one of the most famous : Jack the Ripper. We found the tour on Internet and, as we want a little group, we chose the one with Richard, max 12 persons. Richard was on time on the meeting and very well organized. He’s got a tablet for pictures and earphones for his guests so it’s easier to hear him as he speaks in his microphone. Even when we walk, we can hear him very clearly. He is very interesting and the tour was awesome! He explains everything, has a very good sense of humor and is very documented. He’s curious and continues his readings about the theme ! In brief, we had a delightful moment with Richard and highly recommend him 🙂 Thanks again ! Élodie and Gaby

Ed – 29th March 2024

One of the best history lessons you’ll ever have! I say that as a history teacher myself! I came to the walk with high expectations having read all the excellent (and accurate reviews). I left it thrilled by the experience of being taken back in time by a gifted story teller and in sheer awe at Richard’s incredible depth knowledge and intelligent questioning of the evidence. Like any great lesson, increasing the level of curiosity in the subject matter is crucial. I’m now totally hooked on the topic having just had a passing interest before. Richard’s superbly crafted narrative means this walk is a must for anyone with an interest in London, the events of 1888 or social history in general. Richard’s central focus is uniquely focus on the victims and the multitude of differing contexts that crucially manifested to determine their fates. This message resonates powerfully with many issues we are still struggling with today as a society. Do not hesitate in booking this incredible walk. You could not wish for a more capable, expert and friendly guide as you confront the many crimes of the past!

Inga – 24th March 2024

This small group tour was phenomenal. I think there are three things that set this tour apart: 1. Richard’s immaculate gift of storytelling. 2. His attention to highlighting the dynamic interplay between the personal, socioeconomic, political, gender and emerging media realities of the time and how they converged to contribute to the killings as well as to the ongoing fascination with the killer. 3. His focus on bringing the victims to life beyond their murders alone.

The tour also seems to attract really cool and interesting people! Highly recommended!

Maria Maxwell – 18th March 2024

Richard is a born storyteller! His exhaustive knowledge of both the facts and the legends and theories of the murders attributed to Jack the Ripper made this tour more than just a touristy walk- it was a real learning experience. Professional yet friendly and warm, he was pleasant to talk with. Highly recommend this tour. If you’re not too tired, it ends among some great looking pubs!

Kristen – 17th March 2024

Richard is delightful and his command of historical facts is quite impressive. We appreciated his attention to detail!

NoahVail – 7th March 2024

I took a ‘Jack the Ripper’ walk about 20 years ago and while I quite enjoyed it, being in a large group was a little overwhelming. When I saw that Richard was now doing a small group walk, I was intrigued and figured it would be a great way to refresh the memories of the earlier tour. Well, it was; I highly recommend ‘walkers’ consider this version, as Richard is as an enchanting storyteller as he is a well researched historian. Book it!

Rachel Davies – 26th November 2023

Richard was a fabulous guide – very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend booking this tour as a unique experience in London.

Kelly Murphy – 6th November 2023

Richard was a wealth of information- loved hearing all the different scenarios of possible suspects. He provided so much information we had never considered. If you’ve ever had interest in Jack the Ripper- Or like us just curious- his tour is a must. We had a great time

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Jack the Ripper Tour

Im September hatten wir eine Führung durch East End gebucht, welche sich "Jack the Ripper Tour" nannte. Unser Tourguide Fiona sprach hervorragend "Deutsch" und unsere Tour war gespickt mit vielen interessanten Details und Informationen. Auf unserer Tour haben wir das Bankenviertel und East End besucht und die Tour endete am Borough Market, welcher für kulinarische Genüsse berühmt und bekannt ist. Die Tour war einfach Klasse und wir würden Fiona immer wieder buchen. Super!!!!

Wir haben heute mit Fiona die Highlightstour gemacht (2Erwachsene,1Zwölfjähriger,1Achtjährige und 1 Sechsjähriger) und jeder von uns war komplett begeistert. Es gab insgesamt einen sehr guten Überblick über die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, zusätzlich aber tolle historische Facts,die auch noch so schön, anschaulich und lebendig vermittelt wurden, dass es einfach nur Spass gemacht hat. Wir können diese Tour sehr empfehlen.

Wir haben die St. James und Westminster-Tour gemacht. Die Reiseführerin ist quirlig, sehr sympathisch, spricht ausgezeichnet und sehr facettenreich deutsch und geht auf alle Fragen ein. Es gab tolle Hintergrundinformationen und ausgezeichnete Plätze zum Beobachten der Wachablösung. Absolut empfehlenswert und für London ein hervorragendes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Das Erkunden der Stadt zu Fuß mit so kundiger Führung ist ein Vergnügen!

Mit geführten Touren muss man in London vorsichtig sein, da kann man schnell mal reinfallen. Die Tour "Soho und Covent Garden" von "London auf Deutsch" allerdings war ihren Preis wert! Fiona hat uns in mehr als zwei Stunden viel gezeigt und viel Interessantes erzählt. Leider hatten wir nicht die Zeit, eine weitere Tour zu buchen, aber wir werden wohl nicht das letzte Mal in London gewesen sein :-)

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Victorian London, 1888.

Imagine smog drenched back streets, women trying to beg, steal, borrow, or prostitute themselves for money to eat and obtain lodgings for the night.

Even if they are successful, the poor unfortunates must do it all again tomorrow.

For these women, the fear of poverty outweighs the rumours of a killer who walks the dark streets at night.

But who was Jack the Ripper? Come and learn the terrible and gruesome tales of London’s most famous monster.

Hear tell a story of gin and threads, and discover who Jack really was: The outcast? The split personality? Or the supernatural monster?

Key facts about this tour

What to expect on this walking tour.

This walking tour is 120 minutes long. You will walk approximately one mile and see hundreds of years of history.

Once you have experienced your tour you will be able to say you have seen:

• Mitre Square
• Hanbury Street
• Goulston Street
• The 10 Bells
• Gunthorpe Street

Did you know?

The Police used to issue the prostitutes with whistles so they could raise the alarm and call for officers on the beat. Next morning the officers would collect the whistles from the local pawn shops.

Tour location map

Things to do after your tour

Once you’ve finished your walking tour why not visit some of the other exciting London locations below?

Brick Lane, often referred to as London’s “Curry Mile,” is a vibrant cultural hub bursting with street art, trendy boutiques, and a diverse array of international cuisine, with a particular focus on Indian and Bangladeshi dishes. Known for its bustling Sunday market that’s a haven for foodies, antique collectors, and fashion lovers alike, it’s an eclectic mix of the traditional and the contemporary.

Tower of London

The Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an iconic castle with nearly a thousand years of history, home to the Crown Jewels, royal armouries, and infamous tales of intrigue. Step back in time as you explore its imposing White Tower, medieval walls, and the haunting Traitors’ Gate, providing an unforgettable journey into the city’s royal past.

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