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The original terror tour - established 1982

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• 7 Chilling Nights a Week at 7pm
• Meet Outside Exit 1 of Aldgate East Underground Station
• £15.00 per person

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THE ORIGINAL JACK THE RIPPER MURDERS TOUR

A walk worth investigating.

Since Richard Jones began our Jack the Ripper Tour in 1982, we’ve always strived to offer the best walks in London. Today, with our unique combination of expert guides, who have written books on the case, our appearances on virtually every television documentary on the subject, our truly atmospheric route, our limited numbers, and our passion for the history of the East End, we really believe that we have achieved that objective, and what’s more, our customers seem to agree.

STEP INTO THE AUTUMN OF TERROR

As the night falls, and the long shadows reach into the darker recesses of the streets of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, our Original Jack the Ripper Crime Scene Investigation sets out  to join the Victorian police as they hunt history’s most infamous serial killer through the crooked, cobbled alleyways of the Victorian abyss.

Step by blood-curdling step, you will find yourself spirited back to the mean streets of the 19th century East End where every corner turned and every step taken will lead you further in to a murder mystery that has been baffling and terrifying people for more than 125 years.

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A JACK THE RIPPER WALK LIKE NO OTHER

Guided by published authors.

Each night, lots of tours set out to explore the mean streets where the Whitechapel Murders occurred. But this is the one on which you will be taken round by guides who are published authors and who are internationally recognised as being amongst the World’s leading experts on the case.  Indeed, their collective contribution to the field of ripper studies is unsurpassed. 

Consequently, you will have seen us on almost every television documentary on the mystery over the last 20 years. Our guides have appeared on The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC1, Sky One, ITV1, Channel Five and the Travel Channel, to name but a few.

Our guides know the subject of the Whitechapel Murders inside out and, as a result, they are familiar with every twist and turn of this fascinating case. You can, therefore, rest assured that, on our tour, you will be brought up to date on all the latest findings on the crimes.

OUR ACCLAIMED JACK THE RIPPER DOCUMENTARIES

We remain the only one of the Jack the Ripper tours to have made our own acclaimed documentaries on the mystery.

We like to give our clients a real insight into the area they will be exploring, as well as what lies beyond, so these videos are intended to give you a real feel for the East End as it was in 1888 and as it is now.

You can find some of them on our dedicated video page.

On these videos you will actually be able to see and hear the guides you will be joining, and you will, therefore, be in a position to make an informed decision as to whether or not you fancy spending two hours in their company! We feel confident to do this because we honestly believe that, once you see them in action, you will find their enthusiasm contagious and their knowledge inspiring.

And, having watched them on film, we hope that you will then wish to meet them in the flesh, so to speak, and invest two hours of your precious time in allowing them to lead you through the sinister streets of Victorian London on an exciting voyage of genuine discovery that will provide you with an unrivalled insight into the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888.

YOU’LL VISIT MORE OF THE MURDER SITES

Of course, you can be the greatest expert on the planet, but if you conduct a tour that visits very few of the actual murder sites, and which follows a route that takes participants along modern streets, lined by 20th century office blocks, then your clients aren’t going to enjoy their evening much and they are going to be left disappointed.

Indeed, after the quality of the guiding , the route that the tour takes is the most important ingredient for a truly memorable Jack the Ripper Walk.

That’s why we begin our tour of Jack the Ripper’s haunts at Aldgate East Underground Station.

This start point means that you can commence your investigation right in the heart of the area where the Ripper’s crimes occurred and are, therefore, able to follow a truly atmospheric route that was first paced out by Richard Jones in 1982.

On our walking tour you will be taken straight into the cobbled alleyways and dimly lit passageways that have hardly changed since those long ago nights when an unknown killer, lurking in the darker recesses, brought terror, panic and revulsion to the very thoroughfares that you will be exploring.

YOU’LL BE TAKEN BACK TO 1888

From the outset it will be as if you’ve been transported back in time to the 19th Century East End and, because our walk is structured like an investigation, you’ll get the distinct impression that you have joined the Victorian detectives as they race against time to catch Jack before he kills again.

And, because we follow a chronological route that begins with the first Whitechapel Murder, you will move through the events of that long ago autumn of gaslight and terror as they unfolded.

You will see how the people of the East End gradually came to realise the full danger posed by the monstrous maniac lurking in their midst and you will get a sense of the panic that gripped the area in the wake of each murder.

You will also gain an understanding of how, as the weeks went by, and the ferocity of the crimes increased, a surge of genuine terror coursed from the neighbourhood and sent shock waves reverberating through the whole of Victorian society.

THE THINKING PERSONS JACK THE RIPPER TOUR

This is, very much, the thinking persons Jack the Ripper Tour on which your questions and opinions will not only be welcomed but also encouraged.

We like to think of ours as being a guided discussion as opposed to a guided tour.

To that end you will, effectively, become a Victorian CSI as you visit the murder sites, sift the evidence, uncover the clues and, with the assistance of your expert guide, put the murders into the context of the streets and era in which they occurred.

You will gain a true insight into the problems that beset the original Metropolitan Police Investigation into the case, as the Victorian detectives pitted their wits against a cunning killer who was leaving no clues and who was able to use the warren-like complexity of the dark passageways and courts through which you will walk on the tour to escape from the scenes of his crimes.

OUR GUIDES ARE GREAT STORYTELLERS

Of course it’s one thing to be a World authority on a subject it’s quite another to have the ability to put your knowledge across in a thought provoking, entertaining and engaging way.

Our guides are born storytellers who realise that a quality tour must be both informative and entertaining.

Their descriptive abilities will bring the streets of Jack the Ripper’s London vividly to life whilst their dramatic approach will almost convince you that you are actually there in the Victorian East End of 1888 watching events as they unfold around you.

YOU’LL PERUSE VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHS

A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words – and so, as you explore the East End streets, your guide will pass out genuine Victorian photographs (several of them unique to this walk) that show the area as it was in 1888.

Imagine being able to hold and peruse old black and white images that show the locations where you are standing as they were at the time of the ripper crimes. It will almost be as though you’ve somehow been transported back in time!

You will have an unrivalled opportunity to compare your surroundings as they are now with how they were then and, in so doing, you will begin to understand why, at the time,  this area was known as “the abyss.”

Could there be a more powerful tool in your CSI kit than being able to actually inspect the murder scenes as they were at the times of the crimes?

Many of the photographs even capture the men, women and children who lived through the horror of Jack the Ripper’s murder spree. You will be able to look into their eyes and see the sheer terror and unease etched into their faces.

YOU’LL EXAMINE DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE CASE

In addition to our impressive collection of Jack the Ripper Photos you will also be able to examine documents relating to the case that will help build a powerful image of how the crimes were publicised by the Victorian authorities.

We’ll pass out facsimiles of the handbills that the police circulated in the area in the desperate hope that somebody might come forward with that elusive piece of information that would help bring the killer to justice and solve the case.

Chief amongst these documents will be the notorious Dear Boss letter, which bore the chilling signature Jack the Ripper .

It was the release of this letter that helped turn five sordid East End Murders into an international phenomenon whilst elevating the unknown miscreant responsible for those murders into the realm of legend.

Just Picture yourself scrutinising this letter, examining the handwriting and searching for something that may have been missed by the original investigators!

LIMITED NUMBERS FOR A BETTER TOUR

Unlike the large London walks companies we don’t believe in herding our clients around on an unwieldy cattle drive that might number 60, 70 or (on occasions) over 100 people all of whom are struggling to hear and see one guide.

We want you to enjoy the tour and so, to that end, we limit the number of participants to what we consider to be a sensible and manageable number.

As we like to put it, our tours are the ones that are heard not herd.

SO JOIN THE EXPERTS AND REVISIT THE TERROR

So, if you really want to enjoy an intelligent and thought provoking tour, one that visits more of the Whitechapel Murder sites than any other walk, then join the undisputed experts on the case, and let them lead you on a spine-tingling Jack the Ripper Tour through the old and atmospheric Victorian East End streets that formed the backcloth against which the ripper saga was played out.

But please be warned It will get dark and it might be foggy!

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Jack The Ripper Tour

About jack the ripper tour.

The infamous Jack the Ripper, gained international identity for his gruesome serial killings conducted in the street ways of East end London in the 19th century. The serial killer haunted the dimly lit streets and alleys of the Whitechapel. The modern Whitechapel you see now, with office blocks and residences, was once fear struck by the havoc this faceless man created. Discover the true horrors of the London crowd in the late 1888, through a 2 hour walking tour of the real crime scenes.

The Jack the Ripper tour London takes you through the Brick Lane, Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Miter Square, Petticoat Lane, and Ten Bells Pub, with a professional guide and ripperologist familiar with the case. You will discover exclusive documents from the police archives, and Victorian photographs, of the real crime scenes as well.

The tour highly encourages the tourists to put forward their own theories and understanding of the crime scenes. Watch the real crime documentaries, and dive deeper into the spectacular revelations made by the tourist guide on site, who have been featured in numerous tv shows, for their discoveries of clues related to this crime scenario. The video documentaries, with real life proofs and theories from investigators, are a perfect way to get a glimpse of the two hours tour that you will be taking on next.

Jack the Ripper Tour Deals

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Book for Jack the ripper tour london tickets online and get amazing discounts and offers. The tour comes along with professional tour guides and ripperologist, who will make you familiar with the real crime horrors as you walk through the streets of the whitechapel, East end London. Booking your ticket online only helps you in easing out the stress of waiting in the line but it even provides you amazing deals and quick booking confirmations.

Discover the horrors on the streets of the whitechapel, on a walking tour through the dimly lit cobbles alleys, underground station and more where the ripper went on his night hunt.

Discover exclusive real footage from the 19th century Victoria London of the whitechapel, and come across real documents of the ripper from the police archives, and have a fantastic chance to pull out your own theory of the murder spree and the faceless jack the ripper.

Have a fantastic 2 hour walking tour across Brick Lane, Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Miter Square, Petticoat Lane, and Ten Bells Pub.

Walking tour through the real crime destinations such as Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Miter Square, Petticoat Lane, and Ten Bells Pub, along with a true ripperologist and professional guide who are deeply accustomed to the case.

Your Jack the Ripper tour of London also comes along with a suspect card, real crime documents and photographs of Victorian London wherein you get more familiar with the case

Things To Do While On Jack The Ripper Tour

The Jack of the ripper tour is one of the most fascinating things for all the crime lovers. Join the tour and walk through the real crime scenes, discover old documents, from the police archives, and come across fantastic revelations from your guide on your tour excursion.

The exclusive jack the ripper tour gains momentum in the streets of the whitechapel, where the original serial killer killed innocent lives in the darkness of the night. The jack the ripper night scene, begins when you join the investigation team along with the local police to solve the mystery murders.Jack the Ripper tour London does its best to recreate the fascinating scenes of 19th century London, wherein the chirping days ended in dark nights, and the gruesome serial killer set out on his daunting mission to take innocent lives. Hop in to solve the crimes!

The whitechapel murders, still intrigues everyone even after 125 years. The faceless jack the ripper, got his popularity, after published authors and recognised investigators put in their level best to find out about him. Take a jack the ripper tour london through the original streets of whitechapel, and have fascinating conversations with all the authors who were intrigued by the cases themselves.The authors are extremely popular for their own theories about the jack the ripper, and have appeared on multiple tv channels like The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, BBC1, Sky One, ITV1, Channel Five and more.

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Before the actual Jack the Ripper tour tourists will be shown fascinating video documentaries, summarizing the whole blood chilling case of the infamous Jack the Ripper, which haunted the streets of London in the late 19th century. The video documentaries, with real life proofs and theories from investigators, are a perfect way to get a glimpse of the two hours tour that you will be taking on next.These video documentaries feature the guides who will be accompanying you on your jack the ripper tour for the next two hours. This video lets you decide whether or not you want to hop on the tour.

There is nothing more chilling and gripping than walking through the actual murder sites. Back in the 19th century, the cobbled alleys of Aldgate east underground station, which was the popular and favorite site for Jack of the Ripper for all his gruesome crimes.The jack the ripper tour does its best to introduce its clients not only to the modern streets of the Whitechapel, but the underrated actual sites where the murders took place. As you walk through the dimly lit streets of the station and street ways, you will have a gripping experience like never before

The spectacular Jack the Ripper tour takes momentum in the streets of Whitechapel as the guides do their best to make it more like an investigation tour rather than just an ordinary walkthrough. On your tour, you will have the fascinating feeling of being a detective yourself as you are guided through the London cobbled alleys and streets.This walkthrough is the perfect way to feel the intensity of the gruesome acts of the infamous jack the ripper. Join in the Victorian detectives, and put forward your very own understanding and theories, of the gruesome acts of this faceless murderer.

The exclusive jack the ripper tour london highly encourages its tourists to put forward their own ideas, theories and understanding of the entire crime scenes. On your walking tour, clients will definitely have a lot of their own ideas, as they visit the true crime places, discover the clues, and learn revelations about the crime from their tour guides, who were deeply involved with the case.The Jack of the Ripper tour, has an aim of not only making this an ordinary walk through experience, but an actual edutainment trip where they highly encourage the tourists to be as much as involved as they can.

The guides on the tour are individuals who were themselves deeply involved with the crime scene. Their theories, clue discoveries and understanding of the entire gruesome serial killing, put forward in a chilling narrative is something you cannot ever miss. The guides are extremely good storytellers, and their narrations will have you come back for more. As you walk through the streets of east Victorian London, you definitely get teleported into the 19th century London climes.

A cherry on cake, are the actual Victorian photographs belonging to the 19th century. Your tour guides will catch your attention with actual real photos of the whitechapel streets, wherein the jack the ripper created havoc.Witness the exquisite photographs, and have a fun time comparing the old London with the new modern and crowded streets that you see now. Discover the horror on the faces of the people in the photos, who were fear stricken by the gruesome acts of the jack the ripper.

The jack the ripper tour not only familiars you with the Victorian photographs, but another fascinating addition are the old documents, which contained the real information about the jack the ripper, from the Victorian police.One of the most chilling documents are of the police chief, who received the real signature of the jack the ripper. Observe other intriguing documents, old bill's real hand written letters of the suspects, and police documents that came into the light after the case took an international turn.

Know Before You Go On Jack The Ripper Tour

Location : 85a Whitechapel High St, London E1 7QX, UK

Timings : Tour begins at 7pm

Best time to visit - Thrillophilia highly advised that you take the tour late at night to truly feel the horrors as you walk through the real crime scenes and cobbled pathways of East End london. The dimly lit streets of whitechapel, where the real horror took place, can be best experienced on a night walking tour.

By Cab/Car : The meeting location is inside the west entrance of Altab Ali Park, and it is 3.4 miles away from the main city of London. Tourists can easily hire cab/or taxis from central London and reach the destination easily at reasonable cost. By Train : There's a train every 4 minutes that runs from Victoria Station at 9:00 AM with a duration of 18 minutes journey.

Jack The Ripper Tour FAQs

What is the best time to experience the jack the ripper tour.

Thrillophillia highly advised that you take the tour late at night to truly feel the horrors as you walk through the real crime scenes and cobbled pathways of East End London. The dimly lit streets of whitechapel, where the real horror took place, can be best experienced on a night walking tour.

What makes Jack The Ripper Tour so popular?

Jack The Ripper Tour is incredibly popular for featuring the real crime scenes and alleyways of the East End of London, where the faceless man conducted his gruesome acts. The tour gained momentum, after the crime of the ripper gained international identity. The guides on the tour have been deeply involved in the case, and their fantastic proof of old documents, photos and spectacular gripping revelations makes this tour a one of its kind excursion that you should take.

Is it recommended for Kids to take the Jack The Ripper Tour?

No, kids below the age of 10 cannot take Jack The Ripper Tour. However it is advised that kids adobe the age of 12 should be accompanied by their parents, or guardian throughout the tour.

Do I need to book in advance for the Jack The Ripper Tour?

Yes it is advisable to book in advance for the trip. But the tourists can also book in physical mode at the booking counter. However online booking can be done to avoid long queues at the counter.

What is the duration of Jack The Ripper Tour?

The tour lasts for about 2 houses and takes you through all the real crime scenes, alleyways and the cobbled streets of the Whitechapel, east end of London where the ripper conducted his crimes in the darkness of the nights.

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Ready to learn about one of the most notorious serial killers in history on a Jack the Ripper tour in London?

You’ve come to the right place, as we’re going to explore the best 11 Jack the Ripper tours in London – all led by expert guides who want to share the puzzling history of this infamous cold case.

If you’re like, just cut to the chase already, then don’t worry.

The best Jack the Ripper tour in London is this Jack the Ripper Tour with ‘Ripper-Vision’ in London.

It has about 2,000 amazing reviews, so there’s no going wrong if you’re looking up walking tours London Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper has filled people with terror since the late 19th century. Nobody knows the truth about who this serial killer was.

This tour will immerse you into 19th century Whitechapel as you learn all about this historical figure.

If you want to see what your other options are, here are 10 more tours that are definitely worth your time, including Jack the Ripper night tours, Jack the Ripper guided tours, Jack the Ripper walks in London and more.

So let’s get into the list of the best Jack the Ripper tours in London so you can book it already!

PS – booking in advance is highly, highly recommended so you don’t miss out.

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Easy Guide: Best London Jack the Ripper Tours

1. jack the ripper tour with ‘ripper-vision’ in london.

⭐️  RATING:  4.5 out of 5 Stars, 2,600+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR

• RIPPER-VISION™ projectors
• Professional tour guide on this Jack the Ripper walking tour
• Interactive walking tour
• Nighttime tour for ultimate chill factor

The Ripper Vision tour has won many awards.

It is one of the most popular Jack the Ripper tours in London.

With over 2,500 reviews, you know they have experience impressing their guests!

This tour uses handheld projectors to provide an augmented reality experience.

Moving images will help to recreate the streets of Victorian London.

You will be able to easily imagine what life was like for the people of East London in the late 19th century.

You’ll be able to experience what it may have felt like for Jack the Ripper’s victims.

Your tour guide will have loads of knowledge about Jack the Ripper.

Learn all the details and conspiracies surrounding the unsolved murder cases that took place right under your feet.

This tour has a lot of hype.

And for good reason!

It may be a bit touristy, but it will make you feel as though you were really there.

2. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 180+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Professional “Ripperologist” guide
• 2-hour evening walking tour
• Discussion of the legends vs. the reality
• Explore East London

This laid-back walking tour has great reviews when it comes to London Ripper tours.

You’ll explore East London after hours.

Once the sun has set, the streets will become a bit eerie.

This will really set the scene for the tour!

You’ll follow Jack the Ripper’s footsteps as you visit the locations of his murders.

You’ll learn about each murder.

You’ll even learn about some other murders that may or may not have been tied to him.

The most interesting thing you’ll learn is all the information regarding the conspiracies.

It’s hard to know what really happened all those years ago.

And it’s easy to put our own spin on the information.

Learn fact from fiction from your “Ripperologist” guide. 

We still don’t know who Jack the Ripper really was, but we can discuss the theories and come to our own conclusions.

Maybe the other guests on this tour will shed a new perspective on the case!

3. Historical Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London : best Jack the Ripper Tours in London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 120+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 hour 30 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Informative guide
• Immersive historical tour
• Learn the history of East London
• Local-approved

Step back in time to visit Victorian London.

In the late 19th century, people lived in fear of a serial killer on the loose.

Empathize with those people as you follow in their footsteps and learn all about Jack the Ripper.

This tour follows the path of one of the world’s most infamous murderers.

Learn about all the information and evidence surrounding these homicide cases.

You’ll have a chance to play detective as you gather the facts and come to your own theories. 

This tour is so informative and special that even locals love it!

There’s not too much fanfare as you learn the ins and outs of the Jack the Ripper case from over a hundred years ago.

He may have gotten away with murder for over 100 years, but people still haven’t given up trying to solve it.

Join some amateur sleuths on a tour of East London while you learn trivia you didn’t even know.

4. 2-Hour Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour in Whitechapel, London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 60+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Evening tour for ultimate chill factor: one of the best Jack the Ripper tours
• Loads of information about Jack the Ripper.
• Step back in time to the Autumn of Terror
• Professional guide

Starting on Whitechapel Road, this tou r will take you throughout all of Whitechapel.

This community in London’s East End has a bone-chilling history of crime. Learn all about it while you go on a walking tour with a knowledgeable tour guide.

What was the Autumn of Terror? Who was Jack the Ripper? Why were locals terrified to go outside by themselves? 

Learn the answers to all these questions and more on this tour.

Follow in the footsteps of one of the world’s most prolific murderers.

See the scenes of his crimes.

Hear the details about these cases and the theories about who this serial killer could be.

Whether you’ve never heard of Jack the Ripper or you’ve learned everything you can, you’ll enjoy this tour.

The tour guide will share information that even the most seasoned Ripper researchers might not know.

The guide is also a professional who will break it down for anyone who might not know very much about this murderer.

5. Private Tour: Jack the Ripper Day Time Walking Tour in London

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars, 10+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  3 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Daytime hours
• Private tour
• Local guide

If you’d rather explore Whitechapel during daylight, this is the tour for you.

The Jack the Ripper case is so creepy that it doesn’t even need to be dark outside. You’ll still get goosebumps learning about his killing spree.

This private group tour is great for people traveling with friends and family.

The price varies by group size, but you could all pitch in for an excellent experience!

Learn fact from fiction as you follow in this serial killer’s footsteps.

You’ll walk down alleyways, look at historic buildings, and pass by street art. But you’ll also see the crime scene locations as well as other key locations.

The 20 stops on this trip include the house of a chief suspect, pubs closely linked to the case, and some religious sites.

This tour doesn’t only focus on Jack the Ripper, it also looks at East London as a whole.

What was the culture like? How has its history shaped the community it is today?

6. Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London including Bedlam Asylum

⭐️  RATING:  5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 hour 30 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Private walking tour
• Commentary from a professional guide
• Bedlam lunatic asylum
• Small group tour

This private walking tour is a great way to have a personal experience.

The tour guide will cater to the small group to ensure that you have the best time on this tour!

You can book this tour for a group of up to 15 people. This will ensure that you have a cozy time walking through the creepy streets of East London.

This evening tour is led by a knowledgeable guide.

The tour guide will share so much information and answer any of your questions!

Not only will you see the murder sites, but you’ll also get to see the Bedlam lunatic asylum and the area of London that inspired Great Expectations .

This tour will explore Old Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, and Whitechapel Road.

You’ll also have a chance to grab a drink at Ten Bells, supposedly Jack the Ripper’s favorite pub.

7. Jack the Ripper Tour with free Fish & Chips & option Coach travel : Jack the Ripper London tour

⭐️  RATING:  4 out of 5 Stars, 260+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  3 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Expert Jack the Ripper specialist guide
• VOX personal headsets
• Traditional British Fish and chips
• Air conditioned Mercedes Coach with free Wi-Fi and USB chargers (if option selected)

This walking tour has a Coach option so you can ride between stops.

You’ll also have a chance to pause and eat some authentic British fish and chips!

Use your headphones to listen to descriptive audio.

The recordings will help you imagine the streets of East London during Jack the Ripper’s reign.

This is a sure-fire way to get goosebumps!

Pass by Drury Lane, see Sweeney Todd’s residence, and get a view of Old Bailey. Each of these landmarks is accompanied by creepy stories that you’ll hear on the tour.

Explore Whitechapel to see the locations that have been linked to Jack the Ripper.

Visit Spitalfields Market and the Ten Bells pub, as well.

These locations may have been favorites of the prolific murderer.

This tour also passes by Fleet Street, Trafalgar Square, and St. Paul’s Cathedral!

8. Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London

⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  2 hours 30 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• London Jack the Ripper tour
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Information about Sherlock Holmes

If you want a Jack the Ripper tour that includes other topics, consider this tour.

You’ll see the locations that are linked to the serial killer. You’ll also learn about Sweeney Todd, the Cock Lane Ghost, and Sherlock Holmes!

London has a creepy history of executions, hauntings, and murders that don’t revolve around Jack the Ripper.

Why not learn about them, as well?

You’ll get on and off a vintage double-decker bus for this tour.

Not only will you pass by creepy locations, but you’ll also see some popular London landmarks.

And you’ll learn the dark history revolving around these seemingly innocuous sites.

The tour will end at the Sherlock Holmes Pub.

You can get authentic fish and chips or a pint after the tour ends!

This tour is perfect for anyone who enjoys the creepy things in life.

9. Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour with Paul Mansfield

⭐️  RATING:  4.3 out of 5 Stars, 20+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  1 hour 30 minutes | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Small group capped at 10 guests
• Expert guide for a London Jack the Ripper Walk
• Photos used to help you visualize the stories
• Walking tour of Whitechapel

This Jack the Ripper tour is led by an expert in the field.

Tour guide Paul Mansfield has assisted in the creation of four television documentaries.

With over 18 years of “Ripperology” experience, Mansfield is the most-equipped tour guide you can find.

He’ll share his wealth of knowledge with you.

He’ll listen to your questions and give you informative answers.

He’ll even share anecdotes that you’ll remember for years to come. 

As you walk up and down the cobbled streets of London’s East End, you’ll learn about the stories that have made it famous.

Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, the Krays, and the Elephant Man were other notable figures who dwelled in this area.

You’ll also learn some information about them along the way!

The tour guide will use photos to help you visualize late-19th century London. Poverty and crime were everywhere.

The police were overworked.

You’ll understand how people got away with murder in those days.

10. Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Tour with Local Guide

⭐️  RATING:  4 out of 5 Stars, 8+ reviews | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours | ✔️  BOOK NOW

• Replicas of evidence
• Police photos
• Learn Whitechapel history
• Solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper on this Jack the Ripper tours London

If you’re a couch detective who dreams of solving cold cases, you should consider this tour !

Join some other sleuths as you learn about the evidence in the Jack the Ripper case.

Then put the clues together to see if you can solve the murder!

You’ll visit the crime scenes, study police photos, and read his infamous letter.

Learn all the facts about this case from your tour guide.

You’ll be armed with enough information to come to a conclusion.

We may never find out who Jack the Ripper really was, but we can become passionate about our theories!

Since you’ll visit the crime scenes in chronological order, you’ll be able to put yourselves in the shoes of the detectives who first tried to solve the case.

You may or may not even reach the proper conclusion.

Explore Whitechapel to see where this serial killer and his victims hung out.

Learn about the history of Whitechapel before and after Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror.

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• Expert guide with 30+ years of Ripper knowledge
• Daylight hours
• Private group tour

If you’re traveling with a group, you should consider this group tour .

It’s perfect for anyone who would rather learn this creepy story during the safety of the daytime.

You’ll have 3 hours to follow Jack the Ripper’s footsteps and learn about his crimes.

Your tour guide has over 30 years of studying Jack the Ripper.

This means that you’ll have answers to any question you could think of!

Not only will you learn about the case files, but you’ll also learn Whitechapel history.

You’ll visit the 5 crime scenes that have been attributed to Jack the Ripper.

But you will also learn about some other murders that may or may not have been linked to the same killer.

You’ll see the pubs and other historic buildings where the serial killer and his victims would’ve hung out.

The tour ends by a medical museum which displays the Victorian instruments Jack the Ripper probably used on his victims.

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The gruesome tale of jack the ripper remains the greatest mystery in the history of crime..

Our Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London is the only one to use RIPPER-VISION, the most modern handheld projectors with the latest unseen graphic Jack the Ripper crime scene photos. All our guides are dedicated Ripperologists and enthusiasts, and each one is a member of the Cloak and Dagger Club, a theatrical performance team who brings old crime history to life. This is the most up-to-date Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Tour anywhere in London, the most exciting, the most shocking, and a must for anyone who loves a good, gruesome mystery. So, join us as we walk you through the Jack the Ripper murders map - book your place today !

Our Itinerary

Osborne street, (scene of murder emma smith).

The Whitechapel murders were committed in or near the impoverished Whitechapel District in the East End of London between 3 April 1888 and 13 February 1891. The death of Emma Smith is the first to begin the Whitechapel murder file and a prelude to the emergence of Jack the Ripper. Hear the brutality of her murder and learn its importance.

Gunthorpe Street

(scene of murder martha tabram).

The scene that many experts claim to be the first Jack the Ripper murder is this cobbled stone laneway. It's a great starting point in our Whitechapel tour, as you can instantly feel the sense of a bygone era, gaslit streets, dark corners, and quiet footsteps in the night while the Ripper lay waiting for his victims. Learn how the death of this one woman began the Autumn of Terror.

Frying Pan Pub

(the death of mary ann nichols).

One of the last sightings of victim Mary Ann Nichols before her mutilated body was discovered in Bucks Row on the night of 31 August 1888. This building and its surrounding area provide a great insight into the social living conditions and the everyday fight for survival in London's East End. Learn what life was really like in Victorian London.

Hanbury Street

(scene of murder. annie chapman).

The body of Annie Chapman was discovered here in the early hours of 8 September 1888, her throat cut across, her body horribly mutilated. What clues did the killer leave? What does it tell us about him?

The Ripper Letters

See the emergence of Jack the Ripper in a series of penned letters sent to the central news agency during the Autumn of Terror; they were written in blood red ink and sent with half a human kidney. These letters have been subject to debate ever since. Are they hoaxes? Or are they the words of the killer himself?

Wilkes Street

Prepare to be transported back in time as we take you into the heart of Jack the Ripper’s London. Wilkes Street has remained practically untouched since those cold, gaslit nights of the 19th century, and the surrounding buildings will conjure up images of a bygone age. A time of darkness, a time of fear, a time of the Ripper.

The Death of Elizabeth Stride

Elizabeth Stride's (Long Liz) body was found in Dutfield's Yard off Berner Street in the early hours of 30 September 1888. Her death was only the first in a night that would forever become known as the double event. This was the night that could have revealed his identity. Find out how Jack the Ripper may have been caught so easily as we follow his blood trail and examine the clues.

Ten Bells and Christ Church

On the corner of Commercial Street and Fournier Street in Spitalfields stands perhaps the most famous pub in Ripper history: The Ten Bells. It is here that some, if not all, the victims frequented and perhaps even the Ripper himself. Across from the front door, a sight that would have greeted everyone associated with the Ripper case: Christ Church - this famous landmark was made famous by the movie "From Hell".

Mitre Square

(scene of murder. catherine eddowes).

30 September 1888 became known as the 'double event' when the Ripper killed twice in one night. We visit the original cobble-stoned square, investigate the evidence, and find out how the Ripper evaded capture. Hear the shocking facts about one of the Ripper's most violent crimes

Goulston Street

(a clue is found).

The night of the double murder left perhaps one of the most important clues in the entire case. What was it? Does it help solve the mystery?

Dorset street

(scene of murder mary kelly).

The Ripper's final victim was found in her small room of 13 Millers Court on 9 November 1888 and was the most savagely mutilated victim of them all. We visit the Mary Jane Kelly crime scene and recreate the final moments of the Ripper's reign of terror. Over a century later, the Jack the Ripper crime photos are very disturbing, and in the words of her Landlord, John McCarthy, "the whole scene is more than I can describe, and I hope I may never see such a sight again.”

Who Was Jack the Ripper?

Using modern criminal profiling, we reveal the man the Police should have been looking for throughout the biggest manhunt in British history.

• Tour starts in the very heart of Jack the Ripper, London
• Led by leading Jack the Ripper experts and enthusiasts
• Visit the actual murder sites and examine all of Jack the Ripper's victims
• Learn Jack the Ripper suspects, old and new
• See the latest photos that bring Whitechapel 1888 back to life
• Be amazed at Ripper-Vision - our latest handheld projectors and Jack the Ripper victim pictures
• Be shocked and terrified at the crimes of Jack the Ripper
• The most modern and original Jack the Ripper tour in London

Q: When does the Jack the Ripper Tour start?

A: Our tours start at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm sharp, with the meeting point just outside Exit 3 of Aldgate East Station (on Whitechapel High Street) by the Whitechapel Art Gallery.

Tours run every day of the week. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure to ensure you don’t miss the start of your tour.

Q: When does the Jack the Ripper tour finish?

A: Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, so you can expect to finish up at around 7:15 pm for the afternoon tour or 9:15 pm for the evening tour. The tour finishes by Spitalfields Market, and the infamous Ten Bells pub – perfect for a post-tour debrief.

Q: Will the tour still run in bad weather?

A: Our Jack the Ripper tour runs every day regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly in comfortable walking shoes. On occasion, it has been known to rain here in London, so remember to bring waterproofs and warmer clothes for those colder evenings.

If you prefer not to participate in the tour during inclement weather, please email ahead or text us on 07803 067544, and we will happily move your tickets over to another day, subject to availability.

Q: What should we do if we are running late to the Jack the Ripper tour?

A: If you can, please give us a call on 07803 067544.

Should you arrive at the meeting point and the tour guide isn’t there, please make your way to the first stop of the tour on Gunthorpe Street. The tour will stop here for approximately 10-15 minutes before moving on.

If you are expecting to arrive later than this, simply email us, and we can reschedule for another day.

All tickets are valid for up to six months from the date of booking.

Q: What area does the Jack the Ripper tour cover?

A: Our tour guides will lead you around the heart of the East End, visiting the murder sites of the Ripper victims as well as other key locations from Victorian London. There will be plenty of stops along the way as we discuss the case, the crime scenes, the suspects, victims and more - but be prepared to cover some ground, too.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 07803 067544, email us at [email protected] or submit an enquiry form here .

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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of London

Join us on a journey through the dirty, dark, and murderous streets of London’s Dickensian past. Enter the mysterious world of violence, prostitution, and gin — ruled over by the menace known as Jack the Ripper.

Meet The Street Tours invites you to join us on our Jack the Ripper walking tour. See the sites where Jack performed his grisly murders and walk the same streets as his unfortunate victims. Hear about the salacious side of Victorian life and learn the facts about slums and inner-city poverty in the 1880s.

This London history tour gives you a chance to finally separate fact from fiction, myth from reality, and get to know exactly what Jack did to those tragic girls. Get the chance to play detective too when you’re given a sinister profile of some of the most likely suspects.

So why not get out your magnifying glass and Meet the Streets to try and find out whodunnit!

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13 Of The Best Jack The Ripper Tours In London

London's history is vast, but it is often the darker historical narratives that fascinate visitors. Take the horrific tales of Jack the Ripper, for instance. Despite Jack's short-lived reign of terror, the story of these gruesome East London murders has been etched into history and pop culture — making the mystery of Jack the Ripper a continued bone-chilling point of interest in the Big Smoke.

According to police records, all five murders occurred in the autumn of 1888 (between August 31 to November 9), and the victims were mainly female prostitutes who worked in the poorest part of London. Many believed that there were actually more than five victims since there were a series of other killings in the Spitalfields and Whitechapel areas that took place around the same time. However, police could not link these ongoing murders in Spitalfields and Whitechapel to Jack.

With extensive news coverage and several letters (reportedly from the killer himself), the unsolved murders of the canonical five — Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly — captivated the public. And the nightmare that was Jack the Ripper became forever cemented in people's minds. Even to this very day, the inexplicable lore of Jack the Ripper continues to ensnare us all. So if you are a lover of dark tourism and find the mystery of Jack the Ripper intriguing, then head over to Brick Lane in East London to quench your thirst with your pick from the 13 best Jack the Ripper Tours.

The Feminist Jack the Ripper Tour

One of the most interesting tour options is none other than The Feminist Jack the Ripper Tour. As briefly mentioned, much of the interest in this particular mystery is focused on Jack. People want to know — who was Jack the Ripp? Why did he commit these crimes? What drove him to murder these specific women? And what exactly happened to him after 1888? Oddly, not too much thought has been given to his victims, also known as the canonical five. Well, with this tour, travelers can delve deeper into the lives of the canonical five beyond their profession and gruesome murders.

Maybe for the first time, in fact, tour-goers can see the murders from a new perspective. Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly were real people. These women, up until their senseless death, led full lives (despite the appalling treatment of many women during this time) and bravely worked the less-than-ideal streets of 19th-century East London to help provide for their families. So, this is a great tour for anyone who wants to learn more about the women that took center stage in the macabre story of Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper Terror Tour

Here, visitors can enjoy a nighttime recounting of all the terror that Jack the Ripper unleashed on 19th-century East End London. Since the early 1980s, this particular walking tour has offered tour-goers a chance to go back in time and experience a frightful autumn night, just like it was in 1888. Of course, this is not your average nighttime walkabout along the dark and haunting cobblestone streets of East London. Guided by a Ripper expert or renowned Ripperologist, visitors can catch a glimpse of the hysteria that surrounded these murders and go over Jack's movements in great detail.

While exploring the eerie streets and the long-forgotten crime scenes, you can expect to learn more about the historical significance of this ongoing grisly mystery. And during your hair-raising stroll, your group's Ripperologist will regale you with their own personal take on the murders, discuss fascinating theories about Jack's motives, and provide key insight into who this faceless serial killer may have been. This tour also includes documentary evidence, crime scene photos, and copies of the letters sent to Scotland Yard.

Solve the Crime Jack the Ripper Tour

Since no one knows for sure who Jack the Ripper actually was, the murders of the canonical five and the legend of Jack the Ripper have all the makings of your classic whodunit. So, if you are a fan of suspenseful mystery games and crime dramas, then the Solve the Crime Jack the Ripper Tour is definitely worth considering. Here, tour-goers can study the evidence, examine the crime scenes, and cultivate their own serial killer profile.

This tour attempts to get to the bottom of this centuries-old mystery and goes about solving this whodunit in a fun and interactive way. With clues, a semi-immersive experience, lesser-known evidence, visuals, and more, the Solve the Crime tour brings a little lightheartedness to your excursion while sorting out myth versus history. Interested visitors should book this walking tour before it sells out, as this is another popular vacation activity that travelers very much enjoy.

Jack the Ripper 2-Hour Evening Walking Tour

With no shortage of tours to choose from, the Jack the Ripper 2-Hour Evening Walking Tour is equal parts informative and downright creepy. Tour-goers here will definitely get in their steps while going over the makings of this mass murder. But that's not all — this particular Ripper walkabout also widens the scope a bit by focusing on London's dark history.

Sadly, Victorian London was a time in history that was brimming with murder, acts of violence, prostitution, and a whole host of other menacing occurrences. Thus, this tour helps interested visitors get a better understanding of the setting during the autumn of terror. So if you are looking for a fun outing that focuses on the brutal murders but is not filled with crime-solving or excessive terror, then this is the Ripper excursion for you. History lovers will also appreciate this intriguing journey through Victorian London.

Jack the Ripper City Exploration Game

Speaking of experiencing East London through a different lens, the Jack the Ripper City Exploration Game offers interested visitors the chance to set out on more of a quest rather than a guided walking tour. So if you love a good scavenger hunt combined with an outdoor escape room and informative tour, then let the games begin. That said, this is a mobile-based self-guided tour, so if you prefer to go on your quest without a Ripperologist, you should not pass on this tour.

All travelers need to do here is download the smartphone app and prepare for some Ripper fun. Tour-goers can play this game solo, team up with friends or family, and even compete against other groups. And the best part here is that with no real set time limit, you can unlock the secrets of Victorian London and ponder the mystery of Jack the Ripper at your own pace — though most players can complete the game in two hours or less.

Jack the Ripper Pub Tour

Who doesn't love a good mystery and a pub crawl? Well, the Jack the Ripper Pub tour offers both. Of course, this is not your average pub crawl — here, guests will peruse the major murder sites and enjoy a stiff drink or two at several important Victorian alehouses. And this is not just for the fun of it either, as these particular pubs have a longstanding history with Jack.

Tour-goers will learn all about the devious undertakings of Jack the Ripper and stop by six key pubs — The White Hart Pub, The Ten Bells, The Kings Store, The Bell Pub, The Duke of Wellington, and The Princess Alice. These historic alehouses each played a part in the gruesome murders. In fact, more than a handful of these taverns are just steps away from the infamous crime scenes, while others are the last known locations of several of the victims before their untimely demise. Overall, this tour is filled with interesting facts and is an all-around good time.

Jack the Ripper Tour with Ripper Vision

For travelers looking for a truly immersive experience concerning all things Ripper, the Jack the Ripper Tour with Ripper Vision is definitely a good place to start. In addition to a walkabout around East London, this tour also allows its guests to see this mystery's main murderous streets brought to life. Thanks to an innovative and trademarked hand-held projector (Ripper Vision) and an illuminating guide or Ripper expert, you no longer have to imagine what the autumn of terror was like.

If you can stomach it — the Ripper Vision tour includes gruesome photos from the various crime scenes, important pieces of evidence, unsettling moving images, and the feeling that Jack could pop around the corner at any moment. This tour covers everything from the murders and the overall atmosphere of Victorian London at that time to conspiracy theories and more. So, if you want to feel like you've stepped into the horrid legend of Jack the Ripper, then Ripper Vision is the way to go.

Jack the Ripper Tour — Journey Through the Victorian Abyss

Jack the Ripper enthusiasts will be glad to know that they can examine this murder mystery from almost every angle. And thanks to the Jack the Ripper Tour — Journey Through the Victorian Abyss adds a new take on these 19th-century crimes by providing a first-hand account of where things went wrong during the actual police investigation. Though this tour focuses heavily on the canonical five, tour-goers here will also be introduced to another suspected Ripper victim Martha Tabram.

Though the debate rages on about whether or not Martha Tabram was an additional victim, your Ripper expert will provide you with clear arguments for both sides. So you can determine for yourself if there were more victims. That said, as you walk through all the evidence, you can see how simple missteps led to the demise of Martha Tabram. Tour-goers will also learn more about the crime-ridden quarters of Victorian London, including the fact that many prominent members of society knew, before all the killings, that murder and mayhem had made a home in this section of the city.

The 5 Women and Jack the Ripper Tour

Much like the Feminist Tour, the 5 Women and Jack the Ripper Tour offers more insight into the victims. Here, these women's stories are cast in a new light, as this tour provides alternative evidence suggesting that not all of these women were prostitutes. In general, tour guests will get a sense of how difficult life was for women in the already brutal East End and how many lived in fear of Jack the Ripper once his reign of terror began.

The 5 Women and Jack the Ripper Tour also highlights how the women were sensationalized by the papers and what kind of impact that had on the investigation. Had these women been depicted correctly, would their murders have been solved? How was Jack the Ripper able to commit so many atrocities in the same area in such a short period of time? It is questions like these that make you wonder if there was some sort of conspiracy going on. So if your interest is piqued, then book this educational tour and find out for yourself.

Jack the Ripper Bus Tour with Fish and Chips

If you find the tales of Jack the Ripper and his victims enthralling but are not necessarily interested in walking all of the dark and eerie cobblestone streets of the East End, then you are in luck. The Jack the Ripper Bus Tour with free fish and chips is just one more great tour option to consider for your exciting journey to the past. Here, tour guests truly have it all — a meal, a ride, Jack, and even the chance to check out a few additional ghostly haunts in London.

Of course, tour-goers will have to hop on and off their tour coach in order to get an up-close-and-personal view of some of the crime scenes and other points of interest. Still, this tour is well worth it, especially if you have been exploring the streets of London all day and now want to kick back and relax for a spell with friendly old Jack. If this sounds like more your speed and all this talk of true crime makes you oddly hungry, then travel back to Victorian London via coach with fish and chips.

Jack the Ripper Private Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

This is the perfect option for London visitors who want more of an intimate setting when delving into the terrifying world of Jack the Ripper. Whether you already have your own large group or simply prefer to go at your own pace with a guide, the Jack the Ripper Private Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane is one of the most highly-rated Ripper excursions in town. Plus, private tour guests can opt to upgrade their experience by choosing a Ripper expert who knows how to play their part (a full Victorian-era costumed actor will show you all the horrors).

During your tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane, private tour-goers will stop by key Jack the Ripper crime scenes and haunts. If you do upgrade, your Victorian actor and guide will also go over the murders, well-known myths, Ripper truths, and more — with just the right amount of pomp and pageantry. Of course, private tours with your standard Ripperologist are also available, but honestly, where's the fun in that?

Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London

The Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London is another part bus, part walking excursion that tackles two of London's most well-known characters — both real and imagined. Besides going over Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes, this hauntingly good tour also explores the stories of Sweeney Todd, this city's Medieval history, Victorian London, the spooky tales of the Cock Lane Ghost, and so much more. So, London visitors are definitely in for a fun evening of horror with this particular activity.

Overall, this fascinating three-hour outing will delight, frighten, and possibly make you question what is true, lore, fiction, or legend. However, it is worth noting that the main focus here is very much on Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes. But the way this tour intertwines it all with a generous helping of London's unsavory past is quite impressive. So if you came for this town's dark history, then get ready because you will find it here and then some.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and Museum

Lastly, Ripper enthusiasts and history lovers can elevate their tour experience by booking the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and Museum. This small group excursion with a well-versed Ripperologist highlights the basics — the canonical five, the main crime scenes, various other significant locations, items that were overlooked during the police investigation, theories about who Jack the Ripper was, and more. These crucial tidbits are all addressed on a guided two-hour walkabout through the streets of East End London.

After covering the Ripper basics during your East End stroll, the next stop on the itinerary is the Jack the Ripper museum. Here, you will get to see some of the original letters that were sent to Scotland Yard, documents about the initial investigation, other significant photos, evidence, and murder records (which you won't see anywhere else). While at the museum, your tour guide will also provide you with even more relevant details about these unsolved crimes and answer any questions you may have after thoroughly examining all the evidence. Typically, tour-goers here will spend an additional one to two hours going through the museum. Thus, in many ways, the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour and Museum is the most comprehensive option — and is ideal for anyone looking to learn as much as possible about Jack the Ripper.

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I have been leading Jack the Ripper enthusiasts around the streets where Jack slaughtered his victims for over 30 years and thought it was time for a change. So in collaberation with Silent Disco FR using high quality technology, we have come up with  this new immersive tour where you not only hear me talking about these murders but also hear recorded cinema quality sounds, conversations and even some of the murders along with pictures of the streets, murder sites and victims on a large tablet. really transporting you back to 1888. Are you ready for this truly immersive experience?

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The year is 1888. A serial killer, known to the media as Jack the Ripper is terrorizing London’s desperately poor East End.

His target? The so-called ‘unfortunates’ – women working on the streets and alleyways of London slums to earn money for life’s basics.

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We here at Free Tours By Foot are proud to offer the best alternative Jack the Ripper tour in London.

We were the first company to offer free Jack the Ripper tours, and we like to provide our guests with an in-depth look at the case.

This is a tour for the true-crime buff and the history junkie alike (watch our video above, which might as well be a television documentary or drama)

So, come out with our guides ( or walk with our GPS audio tour app ) as we wind you through small lanes, crooked back streets, and Jack the Ripper murder locations, all guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Our tour gives you insight into the real Jack the Ripper history – you’ll leave with an understanding of the crimes that no other tour can provide.

Written by a dark history and true crime expert, Free Tours By Foot is proud to offer the best London Jack the Ripper tour. Book now – if you dare.

Here's a sample from our audio tour to get a taste of what you might hear.

Jack the Ripper Tour information

Reservations:  Required.  Click here to reserve . Walk-ups will be permitted only if space is available.

When:  Saturdays at 18:00 (6 pm), or take this tour anytime on your own with our  GPS-led audio tour .

Where:  The tour meets outside the Saint Botolph Without Aldgate. Use our Google Maps  for directions to the tour starting point . Tours marked "(London With a Local)" have a different meeting point, which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.

*NOTE: Please ensure you are headed to the correct St. Botolph! There is another  Saint Botolph Church with Aldersgate   about 20 minutes away. Note the difference between Aldgate and Aldersgate.

The tour endpoint is within walking distance of Liverpool Street and Aldgate Stations.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours.

Cost:  This tour is free to join, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for anyone's budget.

Jack the Ripper private tours are also offered by our excellent team!

MAP AND SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF JACK THE RIPPER LOCATIONS

This is a free Jack the Ripper Tour and map of important locations in these unsolved murders.

We recommend taking our more in-depth  GPS-led audio tour  (£1.99).

The audio tour has more detailed descriptions of crime scenes and horrific slayings by an unidentified assailant, known as Jack the Ripper. 

Here's a sample.

We also offer a guided  Jack the Ripper Tour  in person.

Throughout this walk, we will discuss the unsolved, brutal murders, of five London's East End prostitutes.

Tour Length : 

• 3 miles - just under 5 km
• Approximately 2.5 hours, depending on your walking pace
• 14 stops, with a discussion of the aftermath

NOTE : For guests with mobility issues, or those with prams or buggies, there are no steps on the route, but there are cobbled streets to take into consideration.

This self-guided Jack the Ripper Walking Tour begins near Whitechapel Underground Station. 

Click the map to enlarge or to use on a smartphone.

A - Victim #1 - Mary Ann Nicholls

Exit Whitechapel Station and turn LEFT. The road dead-ends on Durward Street where you should take a RIGHT.

Walk to the old school building - the large brick building - ahead, if possible. If construction prevents you from getting there, simply stand as close as you can. 

Our story begins on the 31st of August 1888. The ‘Autumn of Terror’ is about to begin when the first victim of the canonical five is murdered right here: Mary Ann Nicholls.

Mary left the Frying Pan Pub around half past midnight. She was found at 3:40 am.

The Police Constable sees that her throat has been violently slit - from left to right, twice over, with the incision going all the way through to her vertebrae. 

Detective Chief Inspector Frederick Aberline is called to work on the case and he is determined to bring Mary’s killer to justice.

( Learn more about the suspects )

But Frederick finds there is nobody with a bad word to say against Mary Nichols. With no idea of a perpetrator or motive, an entire week passes with no progress on finding her killer. 

Seven nights after the murder of Mary Ann Nicholls, Jack the Ripper would strike again.

B - Victim #2 - Annie Chapman

Backtrack along Durward Street until you get to Vallance Road and turn RIGHT. Take the first LEFT onto Old Montague Street and an immediate RIGHT onto Hanbury Street. Continue on Hanbury Street.

As you walk you will pass Deal Street and Spital Street, and you will cross Brick Lane until you reach a car park on the RIGHT-hand side - opposite 28 or 32 Hanbury Street.

The house where Jack the Ripper’s second victim, Annie Chapman, was murdered, no longer stands. But it would have looked similar to the houses you see across the street, such as Numbers 28 and 32. 

A small space off the street, that offered a little privacy made the back gardens of Hanbury Street a popular location for prostitutes to take their clients.

At 5:40 am, a man living above 29 Hanbury St came downstairs and into the back courtyard where he discovered the body of Annie Chapman.

She was slumped against the fence with her throat slashed and her body cut open from her groin to her chest, nearly cut into two. 

C - Frying Pan Public House - Where Mary Nicholls Last Seen Alive

Continue down Hanbury Street and turn LEFT onto Wilkes St.

Take the second LEFT onto Fournier Street, lined with original 18th-century homes, giving you an idea of how the buildings in this neighbourhood appeared in the 1880s.

Take a RIGHT onto Brick Lane and walk down. Stop when you get to the decorative archway that spans the road. When under the arch, turn around to face where you just walked from and take a look at the Shaad Restaurant. 

The Shaad Restaurant is the site of the former Frying Pan Pub. The two crossed frying pans carved into the stone are the original decoration of this 19th-century pub.

This is the pub where Mary Nicholls drank away her money on the 30th of August, 1888.

She is reported to have stumbled out of the pub around half past midnight and was seen by her friend just around the corner a few minutes later.

Somewhere between where you stand now and where our tour began, Mary would run into Jack the Ripper and her life would come to an end.

D - Early Suspects - Kosminski and John Pizer -  Mulberry Street / Zion Square 

Continue down Brick Lane. When you get to Whitechapel Road, cross the street and enter Altab Ali Park. Walk diagonally to your LEFT, through the park, and exit the park onto Alder Street. Go RIGHT and immediately turn LEFT onto Mulberry Street. Stop in the middle of the buildings on the right.

None of the original buildings from the Victorian era still stand here, but in the 1880s there was a square of houses here, which housed mostly Jewish immigrants.

This densely populated area was home to two suspects in the Jack the Ripper murder investigations: Aaron Kosminski and John Pizer.

John Pizer had a prior conviction for a stabbing offense and was suspected of a string of assaults on local prostitutes.

He was arrested after the Ripper’s first two murders but was cleared as there was no concrete evidence against him, and he had strong alibis for the nights the murders were committed.

Kosminski was known to be mentally unstable, having previously threatened multiple women with knives.

In memoirs published in 1910, Assistant Commissioner Sir Robert Anderson also names Kosminski as his prime suspect.

His reasoning is that he believed Jack the Ripper was a local Jewish man of low class and Kosminski was known to be mentally unstable, having previously threatened multiple women with knives.

Anderson also claimed that the identity of the Ripper was known by one person who wasn’t willing to testify as they were also Jewish and didn’t wish to turn over a fellow Jew to the police.

E - Victim #3 - Elizabeth Stride -  Henriques Street 

Continue down Mulberry Street and take a RIGHT onto Plumber’s Row. And the end of the road, turn RIGHT onto Coke Street and take the first LEFT onto Weyhill Road.

When that road ends, turn LEFT onto Commerical Road and take the first RIGHT onto Henriques Street, formerly known as Berner Street. Walk along until you come to the Bernhard Baron Building on your LEFT.

You are standing now where Jack the Ripper’s third victim would meet her untimely end.

Elizabeth Stride was the Ripper’s only non-English victim.

She had moved to London at the age of 22 and married a local man. It appears that she took up prostitution again, part-time, after the collapse of her marriage.

In the early hours of the 30th of September, a man's horse shied away from the movement in the dark streets. After the man returned to the scene with his lantern, he found the body of Elizabeth Stride.

It is believed that the Ripper was interrupted, and the man's retreat to the pub to pick up his lantern gave the culprit enough time to flee the area. 

But Jack the Ripper was not yet done for the night.

F - St. Botolph-Without-Aldgate

Retrace your steps to Commercial Street and take a LEFT. Follow the road until it dead-ends then take a LEFT onto busy Whitechapel Street.

Pass Aldgate Station, then Aldgate East Station, until you get to the church of St. Botolph-Without-Aldgate Church. This is your next stop.

Prostitution was illegal. However, since the police understood prostitution was the women's only means of survival, there were two rules for area prostitutes: 

• Prostitutes could not loiter or stay in a single place for a long time - they had to always keep moving. 
• The women were not allowed to approach customers, the customers had to approach them. 

Providing the women followed these rules, the police would turn a blind eye. For this reason, up to 200 prostitutes a night continuously walked in circles around this church, waiting for clients.

Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim was last seen alive circling this building.

G - Victim #4 - Catherine Eddowes

On your RIGHT are some interesting pictures and information about the history of the Whitechapel area, which may help give you a visual reference to how this area looked during the time these murders took place.

After viewing those, turn LEFT and walk between the buildings until the space opens into Mitre Square.

The proximity of this location to St. Botolph’s Church leads us to believe that after being interrupted during his slaying of Elizabeth Stride, Jack the Ripper headed straight to the prostitutes' church to pick up his next victim, Catherine Eddowes.

An eye-witness report puts Catherine at the entrance of this alleyway at 1:35 am, in conversation with a man. The PC on duty the night of Catherine’s murder passed by at 1:45 am, finding her mutilated body at the bottom of this passage in the darkest corner of Mitre Square. 

The state of her body and a missing organ after less than 15 minutes suggested a rage and fury that had not yet been seen in the Ripper case. 

Walk to the end of Mitre Square and pause when you get to the gates on your LEFT. Just through the gates is a tree - this is the approximate location of where Catherine Eddowe’s body was found.

H - Evidence- Graffiti and Apron Found

Now, turn RIGHT onto Mitre Street. Take the first RIGHT onto Creechurch Lane which you should then follow along until it turns into Stoney Lane as you walk across Houndsditch Road.

Walk ahead until you come to White Kennett Street where you will make a RIGHT. Take the first LEFT onto Gravel Lane and walk until the lane stops at Middlesex Street.

Take a LEFT then an immediate RIGHT onto New Goulston Street. Walk until the Street Ends at Goulston Street.

Across the street stands the Wentworth Model Dwellings. Take a look at the doorway between numbers 40/41.

An hour after Catherine Eddowe’s body was found in Mitre Square, PC Alfred Long stumbled across a bloody piece of cloth taken from Catherine’s apron, stuck to the doorway.

And written in red chalk: ‘ The Juwes [original spelling] are the Men that will not be blamed for nothing. ’ This is one of the only clues discovered during the period Jack the Ripper was active.

The bloody pattern of the knife blade on the apron appeared to belong to a type of knife used in surgical amputations. So at the very least, this suggested to the police that Jack the Ripper had access to surgical weapons. 

I - The Workhouse

With New Goulston Street at your back, turn LEFT onto Goulston Street. Keep walking and Goulston Street turns into Bell Lane.

Keep following until you see Frying Pan Alley on your LEFT. Just past this, still on Bell Street is the old workhouse. 

You’ll notice two entrances here, separate doorways for men and women. On a typical day, you would have around 200 women and children queuing up for a place in the house, and a similar number of men on their side.

The dormitories themselves only slept 200 in coffin-shaped boxes. If a person arrived when all the beds had been allocated, they would be given a rope attached to the wall and would have to sleep upright against the rope.

These workhouses were horrendous places to be. And the price for all of this? A 16-hour shift of manual labour.

Today this building serves a student accommodation for the London School of Economics - and are hopefully a bit more comfortable today than they were just over a century ago.

J - Victim #5 - Mary Jane Kelly

With the Workhouse to your back, look across the street to the modern building directly opposite you.

This building sits on the site of what used to be Dorset Street, and the location of Jack the Ripper’s final slaying.

In the 19th century, Dorset Street was considered to be the most dangerous Street in London - and some said even the entire country.

A person walking down that street in the 1880s would be unlikely to make it all the way down retaining all their possessions.

This is the murder site of the Ripper’s final victim: Mary Kelly, who lived at 13 Millers Court here on Dorset Street.

A 24-year-old Irish girl, Kelly was to be the last known Jack the Ripper’s victims.

Her murder was so brutal and the desecration of her corpse so barbaric that the only way she could be identified was by the clothing she had been wearing the night before.

Why? Hers was the first of the Ripper’s murders to take place indoors.

Without having to constantly look over his shoulder to avoid detection, the murderer had all the time in the world.

And this horrific scene provided the imagery of the first-ever crime scene photograph.

14 - End of The Line

From here, we will walk to the location where Jack the Ripper would have emerged from Dorset Street all those years ago.

Still with the workhouse behind you, take the street that is slightly to the right and ahead of you, White’s Row.

Walk until you get to the corner of Toynbee Street and then turn LEFT. Walk until you get to the corner of Brushfield Street.

Jack the Ripper would have walked out of Mary Jane Kelly’s room, headed down Dorset Street, and onto the road we are standing on here.

And what would he have seen? Nearly exactly what you are seeing right now: St. Christ’s Church Spitalfields, Spitalfields Market, and the Ten Bells Pub. 

All five of his victims were known drinkers at the Ten Bells.

It is the belief of investigators both at the time and now that whoever Jack the Ripper was, it’s incredibly likely he was a regular at the Ten Bells.

Now cross the street to Christ’s Church and stand nearby, surveying the buildings here and the unchanged streets surrounding you as we pause to consider who the Jack the Ripper may have been.

There have been over 300 suspects in the Jack the Ripper murder investigations. For brevity’s sake, we will take you down a few of the top suspects.

• Aaron Kominsky, a known misogynist previously mentioned
• Montague Druitt, a school teacher and banker who fit the physical description of Jack the Ripper
• Walter Sickertt, a well-known impressionist artist with an interest in Jack the Ripper
• Prince Albert Victor, Queen Victoria’s eldest son who has a rumored child with a Whitechapel prostitute
• Dr. Frances Tumbledy, an American quack-doctor from upstate New York and known misogynist 

There are dozens more, and even suggestions of a JANE the Ripper, rather than a Jack.

But each theory has its supporters and detractors and the reality of the situation is that it’s highly unlikely the killer’s identity will ever be positively known.

16 - Aftermath and Conclusion

It is worth mentioning that the Ripper killings had long-lasting and far-reaching positive ramifications for the people of the East End. 

This now-legendary story was the first tabloid murder sensation!

With all this attention on Whitechapel, people all over the world were wondering why, in the richest and largest city on earth, were their own people living in these conditions.

Massive social reform came about as a result of the murders with new charities and actions by The Good Samaritans and the Church of England to end child homelessness and help the poor.

Even American millionaires got involved.

If you’ve enjoyed your Jack the Ripper Tour with us, take a look at our other self-guided tours :

• City of London
• Royal London
• Harry Potter 

We also offer pay-what-you-like  walking tours on a daily basis here in London and we’d love to have you join us - simply make a reservation online.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Was Jack the Ripper ever found?

No, Jack the Ripper was never found. The identity of the notorious serial killer remains a mystery to this day.

As per the latest news reports, Mr Hyam Hyams, a cigar maker who lived in the area, has been identified by some as Jack the Ripper.

Every few years, new details of the infamous killer are revealed, but so far confirmation of the identity of the killer has not been established.

How long does a free Jack the Ripper tour take?

A free tour typically takes around 2 to 3 hours. Tour durations may vary depending on the guide and group size.

Is the free Jack the Ripper tour suitable for children?

Most tour operators state that the tours are not suitable for children under 12.

However, exact suitability differs from tour to tour, and there's a strong likelihood that some children will be more than comfortable. Ultimately, the decision about whether or not to bring your kids along is up to your own discretion, but do keep in mind that most tours include brutal details about the murders which may disturb younger guests.

Is the free Jack the Ripper tour scary?

Yes, the free tour of Jack the Ripper can be scary for some people, especially those who are easily frightened or sensitive to gruesome and dark historical content.

The tour typically delves into London's dark history and details the brutal murders committed by Jack the Ripper.

Guides may use dramatic storytelling to create a spooky and atmospheric experience.

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About The Tour

Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable guides are seasoned experts on the gruesome history of Jack the Ripper. They’ll lead you through the very streets where the infamous murders occurred, offering insights and intriguing theories that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

What to Expect on Our Jack the Ripper Tour

Notable neighborhoods & landmarks:.

Whitechapel: Begin your journey in the heart of Whitechapel, the epicenter of the Ripper’s reign of terror. Stroll along Whitechapel Road, where many of the victims met their gruesome fate.

Spitalfields: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Spitalfields, a district steeped in Victorian charm. Explore the bustling Spitalfields Market and discover its hidden secrets.

Ten Bells Pub: Visit the legendary Ten Bells Pub, where several of the Ripper’s victims were said to have frequented. It’s an eerie experience you won’t soon forget.

Brick Lane: Wander down Brick Lane, known for its vibrant street art and diverse culinary scene. Learn how this area has transformed over the years while staying true to its gritty past.

Aldgate East: Uncover the secrets of Aldgate East, another location with ties to the Ripper. Learn about the investigations and the mysteries that still linger to this day.

Why Choose Our Jack the Ripper Tour:

Unparalleled Historical Accuracy:

We've meticulously researched the facts, myths, and legends surrounding Jack the Ripper to provide you with the most accurate and spine-chilling experience.

Small Group Tours:

Enjoy an intimate tour experience with our small group sizes, ensuring you have the opportunity to engage with our expert guides and ask questions .

Interactive Experience:

Our tours are immersive and interactive, with captivating stories, evidence, and reenactments that transport you back to the eerie streets of Victorian London.

Pricing/Details

Adults  (Ages 13+)

Seniors  (Ages 65+)

Youth  (Ages 7 - 12)

Kids  (6 and under)

Duration - 2 hours

Running 7 days a week

Meeting location - 65a Whitechapel High street, London E1 7PL. Aldgate east station is directly next to the meeting point, look out for "Fashion Warehouse" and your tour guide will be waiting for you here.

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Join us on the ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour, where we unravel the enigmatic tale of one of history's most notorious serial killers.

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Jack The Ripper Tour : Solve The Crime

Jack the ripper walking tour.

We will take you on a 2 hour London Jack the Ripper walking tour through the dark and narrow streets of London’s famous Victorian East End.

We will trace the footsteps and crime scenes of the murders Jack the Ripper committed. Some London tours (such as this) are not for the faint hearted!

Allow us to set the scene…

It is the autumn of 1888, and a sinister serial killer is loose on the streets of London’s East End. At first he is known simply as ‘The Whitechapel Murderer’. But in time, thanks to a mysterious letter sent to a London news agency (a copy of which you will be shown in the course of the walk), he will become known as ‘Jack the Ripper,’ in which capacity his name will become famous throughout the world.

Learn more about the first serial killer the world has ever known on this London guided tour, and see if you can solve the crime.

Know before you go

What’s included:

• Fun Local Guide
• Learn about Jack the Ripper (Try and solve the crime)

Please bring with you:

• An umbrella if it’s raining
• Comfy Shoes
• Drinks & Snacks
• Camera (for all the photos you’ll be taking!)

Where we meet

We meet outside the Whitechapel Gallery. Nearest train station is Aldgate East.

Further details will be sent the day before the tour.

Tour Highlights

We will spend our time in the East End of London : Aldgate and Whitechapel areas. The route that our Jack the Ripper tour takes is designed to follow the murders in sequence.

This part of London borders the current square mile (financial district)

The area is steeped in history and as well as following the murders Jack the Ripper committed we will also give you small pieces of information regarding the history of the area

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Jack The Ripper Tour London 2024

Track back the footsteps of the famous murderer and learn all about jack the ripper murders., about jack the ripper walking tour in london.

Go on a walking tour of the East End of London and follow in the footsteps of the most notorious serial killer – Jack the Ripper. Visit the murder sites and learn about the rumors and mysteries surrounding unsolved serial crimes. A local expert guide will provide you with some interesting details about this case that you probably haven’t heard before.

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Jack the ripper tour london.

Experience a spine-chilling walking tour through London’s historic Whitechapel district and follow in Jack the Ripper’s footsteps during the autumn of terror in 1888. This tour explores how a series of terrible murders gripped London’s East End.

Find out everything about the historical background of the Whitechapel murders from your professional tour guide. Compare the reality of the 19th century to how the public perception of these gruesome but gripping murder mysteries has been shaped as you go to the sites endangered by the serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.

Play detective as you’re given a profile of some of the most likely suspects and try to solve the mystery of the Whitechapel murders.

Put on your magnifying glass, explore the crime scene, and see if you can figure out whodunnit!

• Live Tour Guide
• Unaccompanied minors
• Children under 12 years
• English, Spanish
• Weather-appropriate clothes
• Comfortable shoes

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide on Whitechapel Road inside the west entrance of Altab Ali Park. It’s opposite the entrance to the Whitechapel Gallery and Aldgate East Tube Station.

THE ULTIMATE LONDON TOUR EXPERIENCE YOU WILL REMEMBER!

Book Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of London and enjoy listening to your tour guide as he walks you through the history of the infamous serial killer.

Discover what life was like in 19th-century London as you walk the streets.

Hear all about the conspiracies that surround the identity of the infamous murderer – Jack the Ripper.

Your expert guide will send shivers down your spine with tales of Jack the Ripper’s hideous crimes.

Get your own theory about Jack the Ripper case with the help of your expert tour guide.

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Discover the chilling facts about London’s most wicked serial killer

Play detective and examine the gruesome evidence about Jack the Ripper by going on this unforgettable walking tour in London. You will have an opportunity to learn all about the terrors and shocks that rippled through Whitechapel in the 1800s as the most infamous serial killer proceeded on his murderous rampage. Separate fact from fiction, myth from reality, and find out exactly what Jack did to those unfortunate girls. There are some chilling details about this case that you probably didn’t know and will make you speechless.

Why should you book this Jack the Ripper tour?

The story of the Jack the Ripper and the gruesome Whitechapel murders is one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries in the world. Those who are truly interested in the Jack the Ripper case have probably watched a television documentary about it and already know that it occurred in London in the year 1888. Taking this tour will provide you with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Jack the Ripper and discover interesting facts about the case you might not have known.

Determine whether he only murdered East End prostitutes and why the police destroyed the only evidence they had against him. We challenge you to solve this mystery by going on this spooky but quite interesting Jack the Ripper tour!

Good to know before you go

• It is advisable to book your Jack the Ripper tour in advance since it is popular and often sells out.
• Jack the Ripper tour takes around two hours, and it is recommended to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. 
• The minimum age limit for participating in this tour is 12 years.

Excellent Tour!

Great tour! I was delighted to see our guide dressed for the occasion. It added to the whole experience. The tour guide was a tower of knowledge in all things about Jack the Ripper. We roamed the streets of Whitechapel and encompassing areas for two hours, but it flew by so quickly. We saw photos and visited streets where killings were committed. I definitely recommend this tour!

Amazing Tour Guide!

Our tour guide Jeremy was enthusiastic and energetic. During the whole tour experience, he made us feel involved and comfortable. We really enjoyed the tour, and the 2 hours went so quickly. This tour definitely calls for a guide. He was very informative and made this experience so fun. Due to trail closures, we were running slightly behind, and they could not accommodate us. In spite of being slightly late, they guided us over the telephone to catch up with the tour. All in all, a truly wonderful walking tour!

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• Priority access
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