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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
4.5  / 570 reviews

Hear about the spine-chilling history of Jack the Ripper’s murder spree on a 2-hour tour through the dark alleyways of London’s Whitechapel.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Catherine – United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing, special mention to Ian our tour guide his passion and knowledge shone through and really in depth and interesting tour

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Catherine – United Kingdom
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Neïla – Switzerland

Absolutely loved this tour, perfect walking distance, and the time seemed to fly. Ian was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic, very passionate about his subject, and so funny. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would be interested to discover the area while learning about a tragic story.

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Neïla – Switzerland

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit the murder sites and see where the victims' bodies were found
  • Walk through dark alleyways where Jack the Ripper hid in the shadows
  • Hear the stories and theories behind the identity of the infamous murderer

Full description

Go back in time to 1888 and trace the bloody trail of one of the world’s most infamous serial killers. On this 2-hour walking tour you’ll be introduced to the history of Jack the Ripper, whose murders still haunt London to this day. The murder spree sparked one of the greatest manhunts in British history. Jack the Ripper’s identity has never been discovered. Learn about the gruesome details of the murders and the investigations that unsuccessfully attempted to capture the killer. Hear about the theories and the real facts as you walk along the streets that once were stalked by Jack the Ripper.

Includes

  • Professional Ripperologist guide
  • Optional gratuities

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Meeting point

Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour to the left of the entrance of the City of London police station, 182 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4NP (Leave Liverpool Street Station by the Bishopsgate West exit and you will see the police station on the opposite side of Bishopsgate)

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Important information

Know before you go

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • The minimum age to particpate is 16 years

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 70 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Catherine – United KingdomFebruary 19, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing, special mention to Ian our tour guide his passion and knowledge shone through and really in depth and interesting tour
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Neïla – SwitzerlandAugust 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely loved this tour, perfect walking distance, and the time seemed to fly. Ian was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic, very passionate about his subject, and so funny. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would be interested to discover the area while learning about a tragic story.
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Jacopo – ItalyAugust 18, 2024  – Verified booking
Jericho is a professional guide. Tour was fantastic and we enjoyed Whitechapel and the ripper' story.
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Product ID: 97896

Activity provider:Brit Icon Tours

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