Jack the Ripper Tour London: Whitechapel crime scenes
The streets and crime scenes of Whitechapel in 1888
A three-hour walking tour through London's East End traces the sites where Jack the Ripper committed his murders, following the footsteps of victims and the locations where they were found. Led by a guide with deep local knowledge of Whitechapel and the buildings that stood during the 1888 murders, the tour pieces together the unsolved crime and explores theories about the killer's identity. Children from age 12 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening walking tour in Whitechapel
- Walk around Whitechapel
- View Jack the Ripper murder sites
- See victims' locations before murders
What’s included
- Walking tour of the East End of London.
- access to the crime scenes and murder sites.
- a live guide in English.
- Every day 19:30
Information
Walk the East End streets where Jack the Ripper murdered his victims in 1888, tracing crime scenes and the lives of those who died.
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The experience
The tour walks through Whitechapel to the actual locations where the murders took place, stopping at the sites where victims were found and the places they were before they died. Your guide draws on two decades of living in central London and five years spent in the East End itself, plus knowledge of the pubs, restaurants and buildings that existed in 1888. The route connects the geography of the crime to the lives of the people involved, moving beyond the sensational headlines to the detail of what happened where.
This is structured as a puzzle: you'll see the evidence and hear the theories about who Jack the Ripper was, including a royal connection to the case. The guide shares their own conclusions about the killer's identity as you move through the streets. The evening timing and the nature of the subject matter mean this tour isn't for the faint of heart, but it's built as a thinking exercise, not a scare walk. The point is to follow the logic and see if you can solve the crime yourself.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 16 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.
What exactly do I see on the Jack the Ripper tour in Whitechapel?
You walk to the streets and buildings where the murders took place in 1888, stopping at the sites where victims were found and the locations they were in before they died. The guide points out the pubs, restaurants and structures that were standing at the time of the crimes.
How long is the walking tour and what's the pace like?
The tour runs three hours and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walking tour through the East End, so you'll be on your feet the whole time, but the pace is set for a group moving through the streets together.
What's the guide's background with Whitechapel and the case?
Your guide lived in Whitechapel for five years and has spent over 20 years in central London, including the financial district that borders the East End. They know the buildings, pubs and restaurants from 1888 and have developed their own theories about the killer's identity based on that local knowledge.
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Jack the Ripper Tour London: Whitechapel crime scenes
3h · EN
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