Jack the Ripper Walking Tour London: 6 Sites with Actor Guide
All 6 murders and the actual sites where they happened, told by an actor in period costume
Dr Blood's Jack the Ripper Tour is a 2-hour guided walk through London's East End covering all 6 murders currently attributed to the killer, visiting 5 of the actual crime sites. A professional actor in costume leads the route through Whitechapel and surrounding streets, moving beyond the murders themselves to explain the victims' lives, the police investigation, and the society that allowed the crimes to happen. The tour walks approximately 1.5 miles on flat pavement.
Step-by-step itinerary
Jack the Ripper walking tour in London
- Meet guide near Durward St exit
- Visit first murder site across road
- Learn how killer blended in crowd
- Discover old Workhouse and forensic details
- Explore street of first murder
- Visit area linked to victims' lives
- Walk along Brick Lane street
- See third murder scene and police panic
- Discover late 19th Century building
- Visit pub with secret
- Explore fourth murder site, start of double event
- Visit fifth murder site and evidence location
- Witness shocking police discovery on street
- Explore lane with pubs and vital clue
- Discover worst of 19th Century Whitechapel
- Visit final murder site before Brushfield
- Whitechapel Railway Station 10m
- Brick Lane passing by
What’s included
- Fully guided tour led by a professional actor in costume.
- all 6 murder sites currently attributed to Jack the Ripper and 5 of the actual crime locations.
- detailed history of the victims, the police investigation, and 19th-century Whitechapel society.
Next departure: 31 Mar 2027
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Jack the Ripper walking tour in London's East End with costumed professional actor guide covering all 6 attributed murders and 5 actual crime sites in 2 hours.
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The experience
Your guide meets you near Durward Street station in full costume and takes you through the streets where the murders occurred. Rather than stopping at a plaque and moving on, the tour goes deeper into each location: how the killer blended into the crowd, where victims lived and worked, what the forensic evidence showed at the time, and how the newspapers and police response created panic across London. The guide is a professional actor, so the storytelling carries both the shock of the crimes and the entertainment of a performance.
The walk covers Brick Lane and the surrounding East End neighborhoods, moving through Whitechapel's 19th-century streets. You'll see the building that still looks as it did in the 1880s, discover a pub with an astonishing secret, and learn why certain locations became vital clues. The route is flat with no hills, taking about 1.5 miles on pavement, so comfortable walking shoes are the main requirement.
This is a walking tour only: no transportation, no entrance tickets, and no food included. Bring water and snacks if you need them during the 2 hours. Children are welcome from age 14, though the content is adult-focused crime history.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (14 to 15 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly happens at each of the 6 murder sites on the tour?
The guide walks you through all 6 locations currently attributed to Jack the Ripper, stopping at 5 of the actual crime sites. At each one, you learn not just what happened, but how the killer moved through the area, what evidence the police found, and how the victims lived before the murders. The tour also covers the "double event" and explains why certain discoveries shocked London at the time.
How long is the walk and what kind of ground will I be covering?
The tour is 2 hours and covers approximately 1.5 miles on flat pavement with no hills. Comfortable walking shoes suitable for flat terrain are all you need. The route stays on paved streets throughout the East End.
Who is the guide and what makes this tour different from other Ripper tours?
Your guide is a professional actor in period costume, which means the storytelling goes beyond the murders themselves. Dr Blood's is the only complete Ripper tour covering all 6 attributed murders and visiting 5 of the actual sites, with research into the victims' lives, the police investigation, and the society of 1880s Whitechapel.
Is this tour suitable for teenagers or families with younger people?
Children are welcome from age 14. The tour is adult-focused crime history with mature content, so it's designed for older teens and adults rather than younger children.
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour London: 6 Sites with Actor Guide
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