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Free Jack the Ripper Tour London

• Unveil the secrets of Whitechapel while you hear about the most infamous murders in London’s history.
• Discover the dark side of Victorian Britain , and the grueling living conditions of those who were pushed out to the East End.
• Who was Jack the Ripper? Hear about all the suspects and theories to try to solve the puzzle.

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Meeting Point - Tower Hill Station

Duration - 2 Hours

Language - English

Start Time - 7pm

Price - Free

Join us on our Free Jack the Ripper Tour, as we retrace the steps of the world's most infamous, unidentified serial killer in Victorian London, and transport you back to the Autumn of Terror 1888.

In just three months, under the cover of darkness, Jack the Ripper brutally murdered five innocent Women on the streets of Whitechapel and then vanished, never to appear again.

Our expert guides will regale you with all the spine-tingling details, as they attempt to shed light on the identity of the mysterious killer. But fear not, for our guides also possess a wicked sense of humour, blending the true horror of 1888 with light-hearted asides keeping you entertained throughout.

But what sets our tour apart is our commitment to honouring the women who lost their lives. For this is no Sherlock Holmes story. The women Jack killed were real, with husbands and boyfriends, children and friends, and it is important that we do not trivialise their deaths. Our guides will share stories of their lives, their dreams and their struggles, ensuring that you will leave with an understanding of who they were, not just as victims, but as people, whose deaths changed London forever.

During the tour we will visit the most important murder sites linked to the case that survived into the 21st century. Mitre Square, where one of Jack’s victims met her grizzly end, Spitalfields Market, where the Ripper’s presence can still be felt today, and the iconic Ten Bells Pub, where Jack is believed to have met his final victim.

Come with us as we ponder some of the most compelling theories as to his identity and motives, hear about the terrible murders he committed and learn the tragic life stories of the poor women he preyed upon.

So join us on the Free Jack the Ripper Walking Tour, where history, mystery and a little dash of comedy come together to create an unforgettable experience. Book tickets online today!

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Tour Highlights include: ​

Murder Locations

Conspiracy theories

The Suspects

The investigation & its flaws

The FBI's investigation

Jack the Ripper today

The Aftermath

The lives and deaths of the victims

& much more!

         Meeting Point - Tower Hill Underground Station

We begin next to the Tower Hill Tram Refreshment stand , just outside Tower Hill underground station. The station is on the circle and district line, and around a 10 minute walk from Monument/Bank and Aldgate.

We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the tour starts, it gives you plenty of time to meet the guide and grab a coffee or ice cream!

• How do I find the Guide? Head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
• Where does the tour start and end? The tour starts outside M&M World in Leicester Square and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella. The tour will finish near Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. The exact location will vary depending on the guide and the day, but the guide will always let you know at the beginning of the tour.
• How long is the tour? The tour is roughly 6 long, but will vary on the guide. There's a lunch break in the middle, lasting approximately an hour.
• Do I need to make a booking? Or cancel if my plans change? Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, it's not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour. We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
• What if its raining? If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
• What should I wear? Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
• How is it free?* We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.

Prefer to join us on a Private Tour ?

If you are booking for a group of 8 or more, or just want a more personal experience away from the crowds, then you can book this as a Private Tour . You can dictate the content, the route and the time or sit back and let your guide lead you.

For more information on Private Tours   click here .

Please note, ALL schools and educational groups should book a Private Tour .

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What our Customers say:

"This was the best Jack the Ripper walking tour I've been on! Our guide was funny, and wove our tour together as a very compelling story. I also appreciated that he was so respectful of the victims that were a part of the Jack the Ripper story, and also enjoyed that other components of London's history were included. Brilliant London Jack the Ripper walking tour! The best and most informative there is."

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FREE Jack The Ripper Tour

Tour details, professional and knowledgeable ripperologist tour guide, visit world-famous murder locations, learn the history of the mystery surrounding the identify of jack the ripper, completely free london walking tour.

We only have one question: who was Jack the Ripper? Join us as we investigate the identity of history’s most elusive serial killer… Along the way we’ll explore the old streets of Victorian London, look for any clues which could help solve the case, visit the murder sites and re-construct Ripper’s route as he stalked his victims. Throughout the tour the guide will build an extensive picture of possible suspects and provide facts about the extraordinary lives of Ripper’s 5 victims; Mary-Anne Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. The tour will teach you how to become expert Ripperologists in your own right, and hopefully help us solve one of history’s most intriguing murder-mysteries. Be prepared for frights, gore and a ripper of a tour! Does the tour still run in the rain? Of Course! In any weather! Look Out For The Green Umbrella!

How much does this Free Jack Ripper Walking Tour cost?

It’s FREE! We believe that you, the customer, should tell us how much our tour is worth. For this reason, our tour is entirely funded by tips. If you want to leave us a tip, you’re very welcome to do so. If not, it was nice to meet you! We also operate FREE Oxford walking tours, FREE Cambridge walking tours, FREE Bath walking tours, and FREE York walking tours; so you are in safe hands! We find this system keeps us on our toes, so that we’re constantly working to give you the very best of London walking tours. Where does the tour end: By the Ten Bells ‘Ripper’ Pub. Nearest stations are Liverpool St Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith&City Lines) and Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith&City Lines) Map of Meeting Point

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On the Free Jack the Ripper Tour you will go through an educational yet chilling journey regarding one of Britain’s darkest murder mysteries . After hearing facts around these terrifying crimes and their suspects, you will surprisingly feel closer to the victims than you think. Try to deduce your own conclusions once you understand this shocking puzzle with nearly no clues, but only your intuition.

• Go back to Victorian times while you get creeped out by the stories around Britain’s most disreputable serial killer!
• Visit the Frying Pan Pub and The Ten Bells Pu b, where some of Jack’s victims were seen before being murdered.
• Hear about “ The Canonical Five ”, the women that Ripper killed with gruesome slaughtering methods.

Is it really Free

Yes, you can book your spot and join the tour for free. Guides make a living from tips that tour guests voluntarily provide based on their budget and how much they enjoyed the experience.

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Schedule:  Every day: 20:00 / Fri-Sun: 17:00 Departure Point: Tower Hill Underground Station  Price:  Free Languages: English & Spanish

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We have this tour every day, departing at 20:00 and also at 17:00 on weekends (Fridays included).

Book online and then just be on time at the departure point and find our guide with the Free Tour In London umbrella!

As we told you before, the price is up to you! After the tour you can reward the guide, according to your possibilities and your decision, if you feel it’s fair because you had a wonderful time. Part of your tip will be used for marketing and some other operational costs.

Tower Hill Underground Station, by the coffee stand called “Tower Hill Tram”, next to Trinity Square gardens. (See map).

Everybody has heard about a terrible murderer who sowed panic in the streets of London: Jack the Ripper. But just by joining this Tour you will discover every detail that surrounded these bloody murders and the conspiracy theories about the identity of its perpetrator. 

You will relive with us the terror of those dark days when the crimes of Whitechapel occurred. Step by step you can find out who were the fatal victims and feel the fear that accompanied them in their last minutes of life. Experience the dread of Mary Kelly, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes or Mary Nichols.

If you are a little braver, you can also play the roll of a detective in that black chapter of London’s history. Gather the clues and details of each crime and try to formulate your own theory about who could have been the author of those ruthless homicides. Was it the famous Lewis Carroll? Or maybe Thomas Cutbush, Aaron Kosminski or Montague John Druitt?

To enrich your experience behind The Ripper’s trail, we will visit some places associated with the crimes. Such is the case of the door on Goulston Street, which was the only place where a clue about the murders was found. We will also visit the Ten Bells Pub, where many of the later victims were seen alive for the last time.

Do you dare to come with us and relive the terror of those days?

Observations Join us in this trip back to the Victorian times through the then crowded, dirty and dangerous area of Whitechapel. Let’s put all the clues together and try to create our own theory about the murders. Only one thing can be certain: Jack the Ripper’s horrendous crimes will be one of the biggest mysteries of all times!

YES. It’s necessary. Please, do NOT forget of booking online before joining the tour.

– Booking it’s free – It takes one minute – We accept Mobile Voucher, so you don’t need to print the reservation.

– Hear about the Victorian era and how the poorest lived in unhuman conditions, stacked at the East End’s neighbourhoods. – Cross the so-called “Gate to hell” and get more details of the 5 “canonical victims” of the Ripper. – Know about the main suspects and all the theories about them and take a guess to solve the crimes!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We do the Free Jack the Ripper Tour every day, at 20:00 and also at 17:00 on weekends (Fridays included), departing from Tower Hill Underground Station, by the coffee stand called “Tower Hill Tram”, next to Trinity Square gardens. We don’t have tours on 25-26/December.

The Free Jack the Ripper Tour finishes around Spitalfields Market.

The Free Jack the Ripper Tour takes around 2 hours.

YES, off course! This is England, remember, it’s generally raining so we are more than used to it. That’s why we recommend you to take appropriate clothing and shoes for a rainy day with you, and don’t forget an umbrella, just in case.

Just go to the departure point and look for our guide, who will be carrying a Free Tour In London umbrella.

Yes, it is. Our tours are highly demanded so, please, make a reservation, it is mandatory to join our tour and really easy to do it. It takes less than a minute and its totally free and it’s also important for our planning to make sure we have guides for all of you.

Remember, in our regular tours we don’t accept groups of 8 people or more, so, please, contact us to organize a private tour for your group.

Yes, we know it’s hard to believe, but all our tours are free. If there is a price, is totally up to you! After the tour you can reward the guide, according to your possibilities and your decision, if you feel it’s fair because you had a wonderful time. Part of your tip will be used for marketing and some other operational costs. This is a risky but effective system. We make sure our tours are highly qualified and the client is duly satisfied. Also, we are proud to welcome everybody to our tours, no matter their budget.

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Free Tour Jack the Ripper in London

Jack the Ripper Tour is a unique free tour in London that transports you back to Victorian London. We will explore the poorest and most dangerous alleyways that, in the 19th century, were the crime scenes of gruesome murders committed by this still unidentified serial killer.

The walking tour begins in the Tower Hill area and continues in Whitechapel, which was sadly known as the ‘Doors to Hell’ during that era. The darkness of a late evening enhances the experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the gloomy atmosphere. Combined with the excellent acting skills of our guides, you will feel totally engaged and absorbed.

During this free tour in London , you will learn about all the victims, suspects, and conspiracy theories that will help you unravel the mystery behind Jack the Ripper ’s murders.

Who was he? Some believe he was a doctor, others a butcher. What do you think? Be a detective for a day and use our clues to build your own theory!

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Free Tour Itinerary and Highlights

Here is a preview of our itinerary:

• we will start outside Tower Gateway DLR Station
• we will explore the alleyways of Whitechapel
• we will stop behind the Chamberlain Pub , to revisit the night of August 31st, 1888
• we will stop outside St. Botolph Church , a religious site for about 1000 years
• we will discuss Catherine Eddows ‘ murder at Mitre Square
• we will stop by Goulston Street , where The Ripper took a piece of Catherine Eddows’ blood-stained apron
• we will see Jack The Clipper barber shop on Toynbee Street
• we will walk on Puma Court , the location of Annie Chapman ‘s encounter with an unknown gentleman
• we will end the tour at Spitalfields Market

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

When does your jack the ripper tour run.

Our Jack the Ripper Tour usually starts at 7pm on Friday, please check the calendar to find available dates

Where does your Jack the Ripper tour start?

Our Jack the Ripper Tour starts outside Tower Gateway DLR Station (Minories – EC3N 1JY), just behind Tower of London

Where does this tour end?

This tour ends in Spitalfields Market, near Liverpool Street Station

How long is the tour expected to last?

The tour lasts for around 2 hours

How will I find your tour guide?

Look for the guide with our unique blue, red and white umbrella with our logo. You will receive more detailed instructions by email after your booking

What happens if it is raining?

We go out rain or shine, so if it’s drizzling please remember to bring a rain jacket or an umbrella. Only in case of unbearably inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled and you will be contacted as soon as we can

Can I show up without booking?

Yes you can, but we highly recommend to make a booking which is absolutely free and it takes less than one minute. This is because in case of a very large group, for health and safety reasons we would need to accept participants with booking only and unfortunately if you have no booking we will have to send you home. Please note that we can’t take groups of more than 8 people on our free tours, if this is the case please get in touch with us here to enquire about a private tour [email protected]

What does 'Pay what you can' mean?

Wonders of London works on a pay what you feel basis, we understand that many of you have travelled various distances to get here, some of you might be locals, some of you might be on holiday here and we know that it can be difficult to enjoy all of London’s best attractions without spending a fair penny. We want our tours to be accessible to anyone and everyone so we don’t charge a ticket price but just bear in mind that are guides are working guides so we ask that at the end of the tour just have a think about what the tour was worth to you and pay however much or small you feel

What are your booking and cancellation terms?

To confirm your booking, we require your credit card details, but please rest assured that no charges will be applied. However, should you decide not to attend the tour and fail to cancel your reservation, a fee of £5 per person will be incurred. You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 6 hours before the tour commences by simply emailing us at  [email protected] . This policy has been introduced because unfortunately, some individuals make bookings but then do not attend the tour, causing inconvenience and preventing others from participating. Your credit card details are solely used as a precaution against fraudulent bookings and to ensure that all attendees honour their reservations

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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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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jack the Ripper Sites

This is a free self-guided Jack the Ripper walking tour along with a map of important locales in the case of these unsolved murders.

As one of Free Tours By Foot's London tour guides, I am very familiar with this infamous case. I've put together this guide for you to use to see for yourself the sites related to the Jack the Ripper's dastardly deeds.

For a fuller understanding of the case and the sites, you might like to try our free GPS-led audio tour .

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

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Want to hear the tale in person? Join us on our guided  Jack the Ripper Tour !

Self-Guided Jack The Ripper Walking Tour

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

Tour Length :

• 3 miles - just under 5 km
• Approximately 2.5 hours, depending on your walking pace

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.

If you are unfamiliar with using the Underground ("Tube") check out our guide to navigating the Tube .

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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.

But Frederick finds there is nobody with a bad word to say against Mary Ann 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 Was 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 at 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 was 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 Commercial 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 street. 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.

First, prostitutes could not loiter or stay in a single place for a long time - they had to always keep moving.

Second, 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 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 as 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 Jane Kelly, who lived at 13 Millers Court here on Dorset Street.

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

K - 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.

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 has a rumored child with a Whitechapel prostitute
• Dr. Frances Tumbledy, an American quack doctor from upstate New York and a 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.

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 worldwide 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.

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Travel in the footsteps of London's most infamous serial killer on this exciting evening tour. Visit the real-life murder locations with an expert 'Ripper-ologist' and hear the evidence, clues and theories behind this mysterious unsolved crime. Enjoy an enhanced experience with round-trip coach travel from Central London and a sample of Fish & Chips.              

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Our team will be waiting to greet you at our 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road offices, about a 5-minute walk from London Victoria Train Station and Victoria Underground Station. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time ready for boarding.

For three months during the late 19th century, the Whitechapel area of London was enveloped in fear. During this period, a spate of murders known as the 'Whitechapel Murders' took place; five women were murdered and brutally mutilated by a killer who was never caught. To this day, the identity of the killer remains a mystery , and well over a hundred theories exist today that attempt to lift the veil on the identity of one of history's most elusive murderers.

Your experience will start with convenient and comfortable climate-controlled coach travel from the centre of London. You will be welcomed aboard by your expert Ripper-ologist guide, who will set the scene as you head off through the East of London , passing numerous iconic locations on the way, many of which have a chilling past.

Upon arrival in Jack the Ripper country , you will be issued your headset, which features incredible live audio that dramatically adds to the chilling storytelling of this experience.

Visit the real-life murder locations with your expert tour guide, who will paint a picture of life in Victorian London during this period. Along the way, you hear the gruesome, horrific details behind the murders and how the killer mutilated his victims in trademark fashion.

You will also learn of clues left along the way. Join the investigation as you assess the evidence and try to decide for yourself - who was Jack the Ripper?

During the tour, you'll be treated to a taster of a very traditional English dish at one of London's oldest, most authentic 'chippies'. You'll also visit Spitalfields Market and see the Ten Bells pub , the rumoured hunting ground of Jack The Ripper.

Then it's back on board the coach, with a special section where you will assess the theories and enjoy a Q&A with your guide inside the warm and safe environment of your transfer back to central London.

The tour concludes outside of the Sherlock Holmes pub , which is located near Trafalgar Square.

Next to the Sherlock Holmes pub, near Trafalgar Square - closest tube station: Charing Cross

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• Tour Starts: 7:00 pm, Evan Evans Tours, 258 Vauxhall Bridge Road (boarding commences at 6:45 pm)
• Tour Finishes: approx. 9:45 pm, next to the Sherlock Holmes pub, near Trafalgar Square (closest tube station: Charing Cross)
• This is a combination coach and walking tour
• This tour is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12 years, those of a nervous disposition or those frightened of the dark. Parental discretion applies
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• Follow the murderous trail of Jack the Ripper with an expert 'Ripper-ologist'
• Visit actual locations where victims were discovered
• Solve one of crime's greatest mysteries
• Enjoy a sample of traditional British Fish & Chips
• Enjoy round-trip coach travel from the heart of Central London

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Welcome, dear thrill-seekers, to the most spine-tingling journey through the dark alleys and cobblestone streets of historic London! 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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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.

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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.

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London is famous for having one of the most notorious serial killers in history. In 1888, Jack the Ripper terrorised the city by brutally murdering five women. The mystery surrounding this killer has captivated people for over a hundred years and has been the subject of several books, films and TV series. If you don't want to miss a single detail of what is known about this gruesome episode in the history of the English city, you can count on the expert guidance of one of the Free Tours we offer here at GuruWalk. What was London like during its reign of terror? London was a bustling city in 1888. The population had reached two million and many new buildings were constructed, including Tower Bridge and the London Underground. It was an exciting place to live, with its fast-growing industrial revolution and booming economy. Crime rates were also high: there were reports of pickpockets on the streets and even burglars breaking into houses in broad daylight. There are many notable Victorian buildings still standing in London today, such as Buckingham Palace and Parliament Square. And that London was home to Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial killer of all time and his story still fascinates people to this day. The Whitechapel murders were a series of brutal attacks in London's East End in 1888 and 1889. The identity of the main suspect, "Jack the Ripper", has never been confirmed. While there have been many theories about who he might be, no one can know for sure who did it. People believe it could have been a doctor, a butcher or even an aristocrat. Whether it was a man or a woman is unknown because of the way they dressed as women to lure their victims.

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Discover London’s darkest history – including Jack the Ripper – on this 2-hour walking tour

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This 2-hour walking tour covers many must-see sites and stories including Jack the Ripper, the Black Plague and much more. Discover how traitors and criminals were punished and what life was really like for people living in the East End. In a city so full of light and beauty, this walk will show us the darkness waiting behind every corner.

The London Jack the Ripper Free Walking Tour starts by the Sundial outside Tower Hill station and finishes at the Ten Bells pub next to Spitalfields Market.  We never cancel; tours run rain, hail or shine.

Crime and punishment in Olde England

Your expert local guide starts the Grim Reaper tour by looking over the Tower of London, believed to be the most haunted building in the city. Whether you believe in spirits or not, the dark history of those who were imprisoned in the Tower of London and executed on its doorstep will give you a new appreciation for crime and punishment in Olde England.

Life in London in the Middle Ages

The 2-hour tour starts in the 1400s, a long time before London had an official police force, when tyrants rules and preyed on the weak. Your local guide will walk you through London’s East End, explaining the poverty and overcrowding the residents lived in, as well as telling you about the plague pits that were dug when the Black Plague hit.

The infamous Jack the Ripper

Of course though, no tour of London’s dark history would be complete without discussing Jack the Ripper, who was never caught and never identified. See the Prostitutes’ Church where he picked some of his victims, hear how he gradually got more and more brazen with the murders, discuss some of the suspects, and end the tour near the bar where his final victim was last seen alive.

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The London Jack the Ripper Free Tour starts by the sundial outside Tower Hill Station

• Learn about the infamous Jack the Ripper – victims, methods and suspects
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The gratuity-based Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!

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Retrace the steps of the world's most infamous, unidentified serial killer, as we take you back to the Autumn of Terror 1888.

In just 3 months, under the cover of darkness, Jack the Ripper brutally murdered 5 innocent Women on the streets of Whitechapel and then vanished, never to appear again.

Come with us as we ponder some of the most compelling theories as to his identity and motives, hear about the vicious murders he committed and learn the tragic life stories of the poor women he preyed upon.

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Free Tour Jack the Ripper in Spanish

Overview of the tour in London

On our guided tour, we will separate the myth from reality and fiction, and we will tell stories of the life and death of the poor victims who stepped on the same streets that we will visit on our tour. We will visit some places where they were brutally murdered. Once they have heard the how and when they will understand why they never caught the most famous and enigmatic killer in history. There were suspects, some scandalously surprising. Maybe someone knows who he was, or maybe you'll have your own theory once you've done our tour of Jack's London.

This activity includes:

• Kindertransport Memorial
• La historia de los asesinatos de Whitechapel
• ¿Por qué nunca se atrapó a Jack el Destripador?
• Características de este asesino
• Calles de la época victoriana
• ¿Cuáles eran sus víctimas favoritas?

Meeting point

Kindertransport Statue (escultura enfrente del McDonald’s de Liverpool Street Station)

Meeting point: Kindertransport Statue - Statue of bronze children in front of McDonald Liverpool Street Station. End point: Pub Ten Bells.

Things to note

• Our guides will be identified with an umbrella, flag, backpack, or cord with water green accreditation and the company logo: Paseando por Europa. • Please arrive 15 minutes in advance because the tour will depart on time. • Show the guide, at the meeting point, and the reservation confirmation email either in print or by mobile phone or tablet. • For groups of more than 6 adults, the price will be £7 (8€) per person, which must be paid to the guide at the meeting point. • If you have any questions, write to us on WhatsApp.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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