London Serial Killers: Jack the Ripper & True Crime Walk

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Ten Serial Killers, Two Hours, One Creepy Alley You Won't Forget

You walk 2 miles through central London hearing ten serial killer cases from a guide who knows the psychology behind them, not just the headlines. You visit the Old Bailey, stand in a genuinely creepy alley, hear Jack the Ripper theories, and end at a Victorian pub with a final story that won't be in any documentary. The tour takes 2 hours, moves at a steady pace, and includes a signed copy of Declan's book if you choose the "Tour plus Book" option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore London serial killers history

Hear story of uncaught serial killer
Learn about grave-robbing and doctors
Visit Central Criminal Court trials
Discuss scariest horror movies
Hear Victorian serial killer account
Visit Jack the Ripper suspect's home
Enter creepy narrow alley for experiment
Experience a mind-boggling section
Learn about two other serial killers
End at Princess Louise pub with story

The Experience

There's something unsettling about walking through London knowing the stories that happened on these exact streets. Declan, your guide, has spent 23 years leading the Blood and Tears Walk, and he doesn't just know Jack the Ripper — he knows the psychology and behaviour of serial killers worldwide, the patterns that connect them, the details that never made it into the documentaries. You'll stand outside the Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey, where four of the killers on this tour faced trial. One of them murdered 15 boys and men. Another may be the most dangerous woman in the world. Declan will tell you things about these cases that aren't in any book, because some of it came directly from the Head of Forensics who worked them.

The tour covers about 2 miles across central London in two hours, and it moves at a brisk pace — you have to, to fit ten cases in. You'll hear about a Victorian serial killer who murdered on two continents and lived in London, a story so strange it's never been made into a film despite having all the twists a screenwriter would want. There's a section on grave-robbing and the doctors at St Bartholomew's Hospital who were happy to deal with "low-lifes." You'll enter what Declan describes as possibly the creepiest alley in London — a narrow, dingy, isolated place where a murder happened, and where he conducts a psychic experiment. He warns that tough men have been shaken by the atmosphere there, especially in winter. Then there's the Jack the Ripper section, where Declan reveals his suspect and why he thinks this man was the killer. Only one person out of every 500 who takes the tour gets the hardest question right, and if you do, your name goes on the Roll of Honour.

The tour ends at the Princess Louise pub, a Victorian gem with ornate decor, but after Declan's final story — a detail about a well-known British serial killer that never appeared in any book or documentary — you might hesitate before ordering a drink. He'll have copies of his best-selling book "Bloody London" available, nearly 200 pages of dark deeds in London's past, 90% different from what you've heard on the walk. Each copy is signed with a personal message. The tour is rated Excellent on Viator and holds Traveller's Choice status on TripAdvisor, with 472 five-star reviews. It's 12+ only — strictly enforced — because the stories are chilling and disturbing, and you will leave better informed but also more wary.

What’s included

Your experience includes a professional local guide (Declan), live storytelling across ten serial killer cases, and pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points.
Groups are kept to a maximum of 20 people.
If you choose the "Tour plus Book" option, you receive a personally signed copy of Declan's best-selling book "Bloody London," nearly 200 pages of cases and details not covered on the walk itself.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by City Secrets Walks

Is this one for you?This tour is for anyone curious about true crime history and London's darker past who doesn't mind a brisk 2-mile walk and can handle disturbing subject matter — the fixed route and expert guide mean you get ten cases and the psychology behind them without having to research or navigate yourself, and the small group size keeps the atmosphere intimate rather than touristy.