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Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

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About this activity

This private walking tour will transport you back to the dark and chilling world of the Whitechapel Murders in East London. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious and never identified Jack the Ripper. During the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper murdered, at least, five women with several other horrendous killings before and afterwards that may or may not have been carried out at the hands of the man voted The Worst Briton of All Time. Explore the old streets of Whitechapel on this private 2.5 hour day-time tour (so you can actually see everything properly) and learn what life was like for the people who lived here. We've had everyone from school-children to corporate bankers on this tour as well those who just want to see a different side of London. With the seal of approval of homicide detectives from New York, London, Melbourne and many other places and even enjoyed by some of the team behind the BBC show 'Ripper Street'.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local guide
    • Private tour
    • Professional guide

    Not included

    • Transportation to/from attractions

    Itinerary

    1. East End

      We will explore the streets of Whitechapel, Spitalfields and Aldgate and follow in the footsteps of Jack The Ripper as we visit the locations of his murders and those strongly linked with him.

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Open for the first time in almost a decade, we will visit Durward Street and the murder location of Mary Ann Nichols

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Where the first victim in the Whitechapel Murders died and where an investigation into a body part revealed terrible findings. Nearby we will see where the inquests into several of the murders took place. The Elephant Man also lived here during these years and 80 years later the streets were the home to the legendary gangsters, The Krays.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    4. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      This still atmospheric street was the site where Elizabeth Stride met her end, the first in the infamous Double-Event night of murders.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. As well as visiting this icon of the East-End, nearby we will visit the two locations where a chief suspect for Jack The Ripper lived.

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    6. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      We will follow in the footsteps of Martha Tabram down this eerie cobbled lane. Sadly Martha never made it to the end of the street, hopefully we will & round the corner we will see where Emma Smith was fatally attacked,

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      A key spot in last night of Mary Anne Nichols

      5 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    8. This is where the tour begins and one of the pubs closely associated with Jack The Ripper

      5 minutesAdmission not included

    9. Brick Lane

      We will pass down the famous Brick Lane, once in the very heart of Jack The Ripper territory. Then as now with a bustling immigrant community,

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    10. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      The site of the murder of poor Annie Chapman and nearby we will learn of two more deaths that Jack The Ripper was indirectly responsible for.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    11. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      One of the pubs most closely linked with Jack and his victims.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    12. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Dorset street itself isn't exactly here any more but we will visit the site of the murder of Mary Kelly and learn of its greater importance both in the Jack The Ripper killings and its wider legacy for police around the world.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    13. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      Now a mouse but in 1888, Brick Lane Synagogue. One of many in the area then for the growing Jewish community of the East-End.

      5 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    14. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      See the church that played a pivotal role in the lives of the people in 19th Century Whitechapel and learn of the terrible poverty that was all around.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    15. Old Spitalfields Market

      We will pass through the very same market that was here in 1888 and right in the middle of some of the murder locations we will visit.

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    16. This famous old East-End Street

      This famous old East-End Street was said to be the place where James Maybrick stayed in the infamous Diary of Jack The Ripper.

      5 minutesAdmission included

    17. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      We will visit the spot of the only real evidence left by Jack The Ripper on the night of the Double-Event murders

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    18. Whitechapel was a very Jewish area and we will visit the first Jewish soup kitchen.

      5 minutesAdmission not included

    19. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      We will finish off just round the corner from our oldest Synagogue in Mitre Square, the only place where you can be certain you are standing exactly where Jack stood when he murdered

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    20. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      As if Jack The Ripper wasn't bad enough for the locals, if your legs don't mind a small diversion, we will also famous the Aldgate Pump of Death!

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Just outside the entrance of Whitechapel Underground Station.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 221 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

    Drop-off

    • We will walk you a few minutes back to Aldgate Station. Aldgate East Station (on the same line as Whitechapel Station) is just a minute or so further up the main road if needed.

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide.  To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point.  This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour.  Your guide will also have a mask with them.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Please send your mobile/cell number and email address • Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Ye Olde England Tours
    Product code
    8607P8

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