All photo's of murder victims, sites and area shown on 14" backlit tablet for crystal clear viewing
Very limited toilets available on the route
Children from €18 (ages 14 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
4.8
206 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 199 of 206
Star breakdown of all 206 ratings
5 stars
184 · 89%
4 stars
15 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the detailed history and vivid storytelling; street noise can make the guide hard to hear.
Praised
Detailed knowledge of the murders and life in Victorian Whitechapel
Engaging storytelling with theatrical delivery and humour
Historical photos help explain how the streets and buildings have changed
Respectful attention to the victims and their lives
Complaints
Some struggle to hear over street noise, while others hear the guide clearly
Some find groups too large, while others describe small groups
Some warn that the graphic content is unsuitable for young children
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 November 2021 to 12 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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19:00, 19:30 on Fri, Sat; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Inside the square of the London Fruit & Wool Exchange Brushfield St from here a 5min walks to Liverpool Station your guide will direct you.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
London Quality Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
St Botolph's Aldgate
The introduction takes place outside St Botolph's Church known as the Prostitutes Church because girls used to solicit on the island where it stood.
5 min
2
Moving round to the square beside the church
You then have a description of what life was like in the poverty stricken overcrowded of Whitechapel in 1888. The squalor, crime and degradation of the people living on the breadline.
10 min · Admission not included
3
Mitre Sq/St just inside the City boundary is the stop about Elizabeth Stride (Long Liz) the 1st victim killed by Jack on the night of the double event
Also, we will move a few yards to talk about the death of Catherine Eddowes killed only 45mins later right here!
10 min
4
Petticoat Lane Market
Now called Middlesex St this is the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area an important distinction as there were separate police forces for these areas.
5 min · Admission not included
5
We proceed to the doorway where the only clue was found on the same route that the police took that night hot on the trail of Jack the Ripper10 min
6
We view Gunthorpe St from Wentworth St looking towards the spot where Martha Tabram was found murdered on 7th Aug 1888 in George Yard Buildings she is now thought to be the most likely 1st victim of Jack the Ripper10 min
7
We continue to Brick Lane and stop opposite the Frying Pan Pub on corner of Thrawl St where Mary Ann Nichols had her last drink before staggering down Whitechapel Rd to be murdered by Jack in Bucks Row behind Whitechapel Station10 min
8
We continue up Brick Lane to turn left into Hanbury Street where Annie Chapman was murdered in the back yard of 29 Hanbury St12 min
9
We turn into Wilkes St, a street untouched by time sine the 1800's and make our way to Puma Court where you will hear about the Dear Boss letter5 min
10
We stop opposite the Ten Bells Mary Kelly's favourite pub and also view Christchurch Graveyard known as Itchy Park, where the homeless would sleep in the daytime5 min
11
Old Spitalfields Market
Opposite the market is the London Fruit & Wool Exchange we stop in the entrance for the letter sent to George Lusk head of the Whitechapel Vigilance Group
8 min
12
In the square behind the London Fruit & Wool Exchange we end our tour with the murder of Mary Kelly, Jack's last victim killed on 9th Nov 1888
from here it is a 5 min walk to Liverpool St Station where there is a choice of tube train lines
20 min
About this tour, from the operator
The guide is an expert Ripperologist conducting these tours for 30 years dressed in period costume.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people who cannot walk and stand for 2+hours
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
No children under 15 allowed 16-17 accompanied by adult only
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Good to know
Children from €18 ages 14 to 17
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #18 of 24 in Jack the Ripper Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €80, median €24; typical length 2h. 1 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Jack the Ripper Tours