Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London with Expert Ripperologist
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This Jack the Ripper walking tour in London lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an expert Ripperologist with 30 years of experience, dressed in period costume. The tour begins outside St Botolph's Church, known as the Prostitutes Church, where the guide introduces the area's history. It then moves to the square beside the church, explaining life in the poverty-stricken and overcrowded Whitechapel of 1888, including the crime and hardship faced by residents. The group visits Mitre Square, just inside the City boundary, where victims Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were killed during the double event. The tour continues to Petticoat Lane Market, the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, highlighting the separate police jurisdictions. Next, the group stops at the doorway where police found a key clue while pursuing Jack the Ripper. The route proceeds to Gunthorpe Street, near the site where Martha Tabram was murdered and is now considered a likely first victim. The tour then moves to Brick Lane, stopping opposite the Frying Pan Pub where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before her murder. From there, the group turns into Hanbury Street to see the murder site of Annie Chapman. The tour continues to Wilkes Street and Puma Court, where the Dear Boss letter is discussed. Opposite the Ten Bells pub, a favorite of Mary Kelly, the group views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where homeless people rested during the day. The final part of the tour is at Old Spitalfields Market, near the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, where the letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group, is examined. The tour concludes in the square behind the market with the story of Mary Kelly's murder, Jack the Ripper's last known victim. Liverpool Street Station is a short walk from the tour's end point. Throughout the tour, photos of murder victims, crime sites, and the area are shown on a 14-inch backlit tablet for clear viewing. The tour covers approximately two and a half hours on foot and includes limited toilet facilities along the route. No children under 15 are allowed, and those aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. It is not recommended for people unable to walk or stand for over two hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Botolph's Aldgate
The tour begins outside St Botolph's Church, called the Prostitutes Church because women used to solicit there on the island where the church stood. This is where the guide introduces the historical background.
5 min
Square beside St Botolph's Church
The group moves to the nearby square where the guide describes the overcrowded, poverty-stricken conditions of Whitechapel in 1888, highlighting the squalor, crime, and hardships faced by residents.
10 min
Mitre Square and Street
Located just inside the City boundary, this stop covers the murder of Elizabeth Stride, the first victim killed by Jack on the night of the double event. A few yards away, the guide discusses the death of Catherine Eddowes, who was killed only 45 minutes later at this location.
10 min
Petticoat Lane Market
Also known as Middlesex Street, this location marks the border between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, which had separate police forces at the time.
5 min
Police clue doorway
The tour proceeds to a doorway on the same route the police took while pursuing Jack the Ripper, where the only clue was found during the investigation.
10 min
View of Gunthorpe Street from Wentworth Street
From this vantage point, participants see the spot near George Yard Buildings where Martha Tabram was murdered on August 7, 1888. She is now considered the likely first victim of Jack the Ripper.
10 min
Brick Lane opposite Frying Pan Pub
The group stops on Brick Lane across from the Frying Pan Pub, at the corner of Thrawl Street, where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before being killed behind Whitechapel Station.
10 min
Hanbury Street
The tour continues up Brick Lane and turns left into Hanbury Street, where Annie Chapman was murdered in the backyard of number 29.
12 min
Wilkes Street and Puma Court
Walking into Wilkes Street, which has remained unchanged since the 1800s, the guide talks about the Dear Boss letter at Puma Court.
5 min
Opposite Ten Bells and Christchurch Graveyard
The group stops across from the Ten Bells pub, Mary Kelly's preferred pub, and views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where homeless people slept during the day.
5 min
Old Spitalfields Market
Opposite the market entrance near the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, the guide discusses a letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group.
8 min
Square behind London Fruit & Wool Exchange
The tour ends here with details about Mary Kelly, Jack the Ripper's last victim, who was murdered on November 9, 1888. Liverpool Street Station is a five-minute walk from this point.
20 min
Meeting point
Directly outside Aldgate station
End point
Inside the square of the London Fruit & Wool Exchange Brushfield St from here a 5min walks to Liverpool Station your guide will direct you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London with Expert Ripperologist
by Jack the Ripper Walks
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£34Overview
This Jack the Ripper walking tour in London lasts about two and a half hours and is led by an expert Ripperologist with 30 years of experience, dressed in period costume. The tour begins outside St Botolph's Church, known as the Prostitutes Church, where the guide introduces the area's history. It then moves to the square beside the church, explaining life in the poverty-stricken and overcrowded Whitechapel of 1888, including the crime and hardship faced by residents. The group visits Mitre Square, just inside the City boundary, where victims Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes were killed during the double event. The tour continues to Petticoat Lane Market, the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, highlighting the separate police jurisdictions. Next, the group stops at the doorway where police found a key clue while pursuing Jack the Ripper. The route proceeds to Gunthorpe Street, near the site where Martha Tabram was murdered and is now considered a likely first victim. The tour then moves to Brick Lane, stopping opposite the Frying Pan Pub where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before her murder. From there, the group turns into Hanbury Street to see the murder site of Annie Chapman. The tour continues to Wilkes Street and Puma Court, where the Dear Boss letter is discussed. Opposite the Ten Bells pub, a favorite of Mary Kelly, the group views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where homeless people rested during the day. The final part of the tour is at Old Spitalfields Market, near the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, where the letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group, is examined. The tour concludes in the square behind the market with the story of Mary Kelly's murder, Jack the Ripper's last known victim. Liverpool Street Station is a short walk from the tour's end point. Throughout the tour, photos of murder victims, crime sites, and the area are shown on a 14-inch backlit tablet for clear viewing. The tour covers approximately two and a half hours on foot and includes limited toilet facilities along the route. No children under 15 are allowed, and those aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. It is not recommended for people unable to walk or stand for over two hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Botolph's Aldgate
The tour begins outside St Botolph's Church, called the Prostitutes Church because women used to solicit there on the island where the church stood. This is where the guide introduces the historical background.
5 min
Square beside St Botolph's Church
The group moves to the nearby square where the guide describes the overcrowded, poverty-stricken conditions of Whitechapel in 1888, highlighting the squalor, crime, and hardships faced by residents.
10 min
Mitre Square and Street
Located just inside the City boundary, this stop covers the murder of Elizabeth Stride, the first victim killed by Jack on the night of the double event. A few yards away, the guide discusses the death of Catherine Eddowes, who was killed only 45 minutes later at this location.
10 min
Petticoat Lane Market
Also known as Middlesex Street, this location marks the border between the City of London and the Metropolitan area, which had separate police forces at the time.
5 min
Police clue doorway
The tour proceeds to a doorway on the same route the police took while pursuing Jack the Ripper, where the only clue was found during the investigation.
10 min
View of Gunthorpe Street from Wentworth Street
From this vantage point, participants see the spot near George Yard Buildings where Martha Tabram was murdered on August 7, 1888. She is now considered the likely first victim of Jack the Ripper.
10 min
Brick Lane opposite Frying Pan Pub
The group stops on Brick Lane across from the Frying Pan Pub, at the corner of Thrawl Street, where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before being killed behind Whitechapel Station.
10 min
Hanbury Street
The tour continues up Brick Lane and turns left into Hanbury Street, where Annie Chapman was murdered in the backyard of number 29.
12 min
Wilkes Street and Puma Court
Walking into Wilkes Street, which has remained unchanged since the 1800s, the guide talks about the Dear Boss letter at Puma Court.
5 min
Opposite Ten Bells and Christchurch Graveyard
The group stops across from the Ten Bells pub, Mary Kelly's preferred pub, and views Christchurch Graveyard, known as Itchy Park, where homeless people slept during the day.
5 min
Old Spitalfields Market
Opposite the market entrance near the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, the guide discusses a letter sent to George Lusk, head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group.
8 min
Square behind London Fruit & Wool Exchange
The tour ends here with details about Mary Kelly, Jack the Ripper's last victim, who was murdered on November 9, 1888. Liverpool Street Station is a five-minute walk from this point.
20 min
Meeting point
Directly outside Aldgate station
End point
Inside the square of the London Fruit & Wool Exchange Brushfield St from here a 5min walks to Liverpool Station your guide will direct you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.