Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour

At a glance

Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour is a 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Empire Tours - London. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 120 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $25.57 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Expert tour guide, Jack the Ripper Museum entry (if upgrade option has been selected).

Quick facts

Duration

2h

Group

Small group, up to 20 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 12m

   Standing outside 9 Wentworth Street, it is chilling to realize you are tracing the very same steps Mary Ann Nichols took on her final fateful night in 1888. Though the old Frying Pan pub is long gone, the historic brickwork still holds the dark, heavy atmosphere of Victorian Whitechapel’s most infamous mystery.

2. Stop 2 · 12m

   Today, Hanbury Street is a bustling, vibrant hub of London's trendy Spitalfields, but beneath the modern storefronts lies the grim reality of the Ripper’s second crime scene. Pausing outside the site of number 29 offers a stark, haunting reminder of how easily the darkest chapters of Victorian history can hide in plain sight.

3. Stop 3 · 12m

   With its weathered shutters and peeling pinkish-red stucco, the "Red House" stands out as a beautiful, ghostly relic of Spitalfields' complex past. It’s a surreal experience to stand before this famous film location, realizing that the same eerie, narrow street you are walking today was once the everyday territory of the Ripper’s victims.

4. Stop 4 · 12m

   Towering over Commercial Street, the massive stone spire of Christ Church Spitalfields served as an unavoidable landmark for everyone living in the shadow of the 1888 murders. Standing in its plaza today, it is chilling that almost all of Jack the Ripper's victims would have walked past this very church, seeking shelter or solace under its watch.

5. Stop 5 · 12m

   Today, Old Spitalfields Market is a bustling, trendy destination packed with boutique stalls and incredible food, but in 1888, it was the raw, chaotic heart of the Victorian East End. Walking beneath its grand, historic canopy lets you trace the steps of the market traders and locals who once crowded these very aisles during the height of the Ripper panic.

6. Stop 6 · 12m

   Once dubbed "the worst street in London," the former site of Dorset Street marks the haunting ground of the Ripper’s final and most gruesome crime. Standing here today, you will look at the lost entrance to Miller's Court, where the tragic fate of Mary Jane Kelly brought a terrifying end to the Autumn of Terror in 1888.

7. Stop 7 · 12m

   Guarding the historic gateway where the wealthy City of London met the desperate poverty of the East End, this prominent church watched over the Ripper's hunting grounds. Standing in its shadow today offers a powerful moment of reflection, connecting the modern high-rises of Aldgate directly to the dark, gaslit panic of 1888.

8. Stop 8 · 12m

   Stepping into the quiet enclosure of Mitre Square, you will stand on the exact cobblestones where Catherine Eddowes was murdered just minutes after a police patrol passed by. The eerie stillness of the modern square does little to hide the grim memory of that dark September night, which marked the infamous "double event" of the Ripper’s reign.

9. Stop 9 · 12m

   Stepping into the historic boundaries of Petticoat Lane, it is easy to picture the thick fog, gaslights, and overwhelming noise of the market as it existed in the Autumn of Terror. This bustling thoroughfare was the lifeblood of Whitechapel's immigrant community, making it a fascinatingly authentic stop to experience the daily world the victims lived in.

10. Stop 10 · 12m

    Though the grim, narrow alleyway where Mary Jane Kelly rented her small room has been entirely swept away by time, standing on this physical spot remains a deeply somber experience. It is the ultimate stop on a Whitechapel journey, forcing you to look past the contemporary shops and confront the heavy ghost of Victorian London's most notorious crime scene.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions