Jack The Ripper Walking Tour experience

Follow in the footsteps of one of the world's most infamous murderers, Jack the Ripper, on this walking tour of east London. Follow your guide through London's East End, from Whitechapel to Spitalfields, and learn about one of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries.

Join our Jack the Ripper tours and travel back to 1888 to discover one of the most intriguing stories ever told, from the discovery of the first victim in a dark alleyway in Whitechapel, to more gruesome discoveries and the manhunt that followed. Will you be able to follow the trail left by the infamous Jack The Ripper?

What is the Jack the Ripper Tour? 

The Jack the Ripper Tour takes you on a walk through east London to discover the stories behind the Whitechapel murders, which remain one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of all time. 

As cobblestone streets echo with tales from the past, follow your expert guide as they lead the way through the haunted streets of Whitechapel, where one of history's most notorious killers left an indelible mark. Stand at the very locations where the enigmatic Jack the Ripper committed his gruesome acts, including the infamous site like Mitre Square where both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were found.

Discover how the body of a murdered East End prostitute in 1888 started a man hunt for the deadly assassin who soon became known as Jack the Ripper. Delve into the investigation and the manhunt that followed and failed to apprehend the serial killer, leaving behind a series of unanswered questions.  

Try to solve the age-old mystery as you join a professional guide and uncover key east London spots in the gruesome murder story. Hear about the clues and theories that have persisted through time as many have tried to solve the mystery that is Jack The Ripper.

What happens on the Jack the Ripper experience? 

Follow the shadowy trail left by Jack the Ripper through East London’s Whitechapel, where large amounts of crime and difficulties in policing overran the area in the Victorian era. Learn about the history of Whitechapel and come across the places where grisly murders took place, uncovering the suspects and story behind the unidentified killer along the way.

Locations on the Jack the Ripper walk

The Jack the Ripper Walking Tour starts on Whitechapel High Street and takes you past several locations connected to the Ripper crimes, including The Princess Alice Pub, The Ten Bells Pub, Osborn Street, Ye Frying Pan on Brick Lane, Dorset Street, Goulston Street and Mitre Square. 

Most of these locations were places where the Ripper’s victims were last seen or where their bodies were discovered.

How long is the Jack The Ripper walk?

The start time is 3.30pm and at 6pm and the tour will last 90 minutes.

Where does the tour start and end?

The Jack the Ripper tour starts outside the Tower Hill Underground Station exit, just by the ice cream stall. 

How to get there: 

• Tube - Tower Hill station (District and Circle lines) and Tower Gateway ( DLR) are the closest to departure point.
• Bus - A few bus lines stop near Tower Hill (15 and 26).
• Cycling -  Rent a Santander bike and make your way to the Tower of London where bike docks are available.

The tour ends at the Ten Bells pub, located near Liverpool Street station. 

Is there an age restriction to take part in the tour?

The Jack the Ripper tour is accessible to children aged 12 and over, with attendance at the discretion of parents. The tour may involve discussions of historical crimes and potentially graphic details.

How much is the tour?

Tickets for the Jack the Ripper Tour start from just £10 per child (over the age of 12) and £15 per adult.

Where can I book tickets?

Find out why we have the best Jack the Ripper tours in London and buy tickets using the booking button on this page.

Continue your Jack the Ripper experience

Put on your detective hat and immerse yourself in the Victorian era as you piece together clues and try to solve the Jack the Ripper murders by visiting the Jack the Ripper Museum.

If you’re looking for another crime-solving adventure, join a Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour and see the London sites that inspired Sherlock author Arthur Conan Doyle. Or relive the scenes from the spell-binding Harry Potter films on a Wizard Walk of London.