London: Jack the Ripper Night Walk & Ripper-Vision Tour

Summary

Walk Whitechapel’s haunted streets with stories, projections, and real chills

You’ll walk through Whitechapel’s shadowy lanes with a passionate local guide using “Ripper-Vision” projectors to bring 1888 London to life. See infamous murder sites like Gunthorpe Street and Mitre Square, handle chilling Ripper letters up close, and get swept into debates about who Jack really was—all while feeling the city breathe around you.

What’s the experience like?

We turned off the main road and suddenly it was just us, the cobblestones of Gunthorpe Street, and our guide—Mark, who called himself a “Ripperologist” with a straight face but then winked at me like he knew how odd that sounded. The air smelled faintly of fried onions from a nearby food cart, but mostly it was damp stone and something colder. Mark flicked on his projector and—honestly, I jumped—a five-foot image of Mary Ann Nichols appeared right on the bricks. It felt like she was watching us back.

I kept glancing over my shoulder as we walked past the Frying Pan pub. Mark pointed out where Mary Ann Nichols was last seen alive before her body was found in Buck’s Row. There was this weird hush every time he paused to let the images flicker across the walls—old police photos, letters written in red ink (which he said might have been blood), even one sent with half a kidney. He handed around copies so we could see the spidery handwriting up close. Someone behind me muttered “creepy,” and yeah, it really was.

Hanbury Street felt different—narrower maybe? Or just heavier somehow. The projector showed Annie Chapman’s crime scene right where we stood. I didn’t expect to feel much (I mean, it’s history), but standing there in the drizzle while Mark explained how people lived stacked together in tiny rooms… it hit me that these women were real, not just names in some old mystery book. And then someone’s phone rang with a pop song and we all kind of laughed awkwardly before moving on.

By Mitre Square—the site of Catherine Eddowes’ murder—the city lights blurred in puddles underfoot and Mark asked if anyone had their own theory about Jack the Ripper. A couple from Leeds argued about whether he was a doctor or just lucky. I mostly listened; honestly, I still think about that night sometimes when I hear footsteps echoing behind me after dark in London. It’s hard not to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jack the Ripper tour in Whitechapel

• Start at Gunthorpe Street murder scene
• Visit Frying Pan pub, Mary Ann Nichols site
• See Annie Chapman murder site on Hanbury Street
• View the Ripper letters exhibit
• Visit Elizabeth Stride death site at Dutfield's yard
• Explore Mitre Square, Catherine Eddowes murder scene
• Inspect Goulston Street vital clue location
• End at Dorset Street, Mary Kelly murder site
• Learn about Jack the Ripper profiling

Top questions

Is this Jack the Ripper tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout Whitechapel.

How long does the Jack the Ripper tour last?

The experience covers several key sites in Whitechapel and typically lasts around two hours.

Does this Jack the Ripper tour run if it rains?

Yes, it operates in all weather conditions—just dress appropriately for London weather.

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

No specific age restrictions are mentioned, but content may be intense for young children due to graphic history details.

What is included in this Jack the Ripper tour?

A professional guide leads you through historic sites using handheld “Ripper-Vision” projectors for immersive storytelling.

Where does the Jack the Ripper tour start?

The walk begins at Gunthorpe Street in London’s East End.

Do you visit actual murder sites during this tour?

Yes, stops include Gunthorpe Street, Hanbury Street, Mitre Square, Goulston Street, Dorset Street, and more.

Is lunch or food included on this Jack the Ripper tour?

No meals are included; only guided walking and immersive storytelling are provided.

What’s included

Your evening includes an expert-led walk through Whitechapel with stops at historic murder scenes; you’ll see film clips and images projected onto alley walls using “Ripper-Vision” technology—all guided by a dedicated local historian who brings each story to life as you go.