London: Jack The Ripper Walking Tour Whitechapel & Crime Sites

Two hours through Victorian London's darkest chapter, on foot through the actual streets.

You walk the exact Whitechapel streets where Jack the Ripper killed five women in 1888, visiting The Ten Bells pub, Goulston Street, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields with a professional guide who covers victim stories, crime scene details, and unsolved theories. The tour is two hours of walking and covers mature themes including murder and prostitution, so it's recommended for ages 14 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Whitechapel2h
2. Brick Lane10m
3. Spitalfields10m

Explore Jack the Ripper sites in Whitechapel

• Explore Whitechapel area
• Visit The Ten Bells pub
• See Goulston Street doorway
• Walk along Brick Lane
• Visit Spitalfields Market
• View Christ Church nearby
• See St. Botolph's Aldgate church

The experience

The narrow alleys of Whitechapel still look nothing like you'd expect, not quite the Gothic horror film set, more like a working neighborhood that happens to have a century-old serial killer's shadow hanging over it. Your guide meets you at Aldgate Station holding a yellow umbrella, and from there you're walking into 1888, when five women were murdered in these same streets over just ten weeks. The poverty was suffocating then: overcrowded tenements, no real police presence, women with almost no protection. That's the context that makes the Jack the Ripper case so unsettling, not just the murders themselves but the conditions that allowed them to happen.

You'll stop at The Ten Bells pub, where some of the victims spent their final hours before they died. There's something disorienting about standing in a place that still serves drinks, still has people laughing, and knowing what happened to the women who walked out those doors. Goulston Street is next, where part of Catherine Eddowes' bloodied apron was found in a doorway, a piece of evidence that's haunted the case ever since. Your guide walks you through the theories, the clues that led nowhere, the suspects who were never charged. You visit Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market, both part of the East End's dark geography during the Ripper's reign. Christ Church and St. Botolph's Aldgate stand as witnesses to it all, their stone facades older than the murders themselves.

The tour doesn't shy away from the brutal details: the guide covers the victims' lives, the social conditions of Victorian London, and the global attention the murders drew. It's educational, not sensational, though the subject matter is inherently dark. You're walking real crime scenes, not a dramatized version of them, which changes how the story lands. The whole thing takes about two hours on foot through streets that are safe now but still carry the weight of what happened there.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide leading you through the real Jack the Ripper crime scenes in Whitechapel, detailed stories of the five victims, theories and evidence surrounding the Ripper's identity, visits to landmarks including The Ten Bells pub, Goulston Street, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, Christ Church, and St. Botolph's Aldgate, and historical context about poverty and social conditions in Victorian London's East End during 1888.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:30 and 17:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by See The Sights Tours

Is this one for you?Right for history buffs and true crime readers who want to walk the actual sites rather than read about them from a distance. Plan for two solid hours on foot through city streets. That's what lets you visit each location and hear the full story of each victim and the investigation.

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Top questions

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.

Where does the Jack the Ripper tour start in London?

At Aldgate Station next to Hotel Saint (9 Aldgate High Street). Your guide will be holding a yellow umbrella. Use Aldgate Station, not Aldgate East.

How long is the Jack the Ripper walking tour?

Approximately two hours of walking through Whitechapel and the East End, visiting real crime scenes and landmarks.

What sites do you visit on the tour?

The Ten Bells pub, Goulston Street, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, Christ Church, St. Botolph's Aldgate, and the streets of Whitechapel where the murders occurred.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour covers dark and mature themes including murder and prostitution. It's recommended for ages 14 and up, though parents can decide. The guide will not adjust content for children in attendance.

What's included in the Jack the Ripper tour?

A guided walking tour with a professional guide, theories and evidence about the Ripper's identity, stories of the victims, and historical context about Victorian London and the East End.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility difficulties?

No. The tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties, wheelchairs, prams, buggies, or strollers. It involves two hours of walking on city streets.

Can I use public transportation to get to the tour start?

Yes. Aldgate Station is accessible by London Underground. The tour starts right next to the station exit.