Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane
Overview
About
Jack the Ripper's story is inseparable from Whitechapel and Brick Lane—but navigating their streets independently, with the historical context to understand what happened where and why, takes local knowledge most visitors don't arrive with. This private walking tour covers the real locations associated with the case, with a guide providing context on both the murders and Victorian-era East London throughout.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 12-75
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Group Size: 35
- Live Guide: English
- Start Time: Flexible
- Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
St Botolph's Aldgate, Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AB England
Intro 1 the area in 1888
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At:
Aldgate Square, Aldgate Station Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AH England
Intro 2 The poverty, workhouses, common lodging houses endured by the Whitechapel inhabitants
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At:
City of London, City of London, London, England
Mitre Sq The murders of Elizabeth Stride & Catherine Eddowes on the 30th September 1888. The night of the double event
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Petticoat Lane Market, 119-121 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF England
Now called Middlesex St this is the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By:
Goulston Street, Goulston St, London E1, UK
Here is the doorway at 118-119 Goulston St wher a piece of apron belonging to Catherine Eddowes was found along with graffitti of the doorpost.
Stop At:
Wentworth Street, Wentworth St, London E1, UK
The murder of Martha Tabram now believed to be the first victim of Jack the Ripper
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At:
Gunthorpe Street, Gunthorpe St, London E1, UK
We view the street where Martha was murdered in George Yard Buildings
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At:
Brick Lane, London England
We stop opposite the Frying Pan Pub where Mary Anne Nichols (Polly) had her last drink
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Hanbury Street, Hanbury St, London E1, UK
The site of Annie Chapman's murder in the backyard of 29 Hanbury St
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Puma Court, Puma Ct, London E1, UK
In this old courtway we examine the Dear Boss letter sent to the Central News Office
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
The Ten Bells, 84 Commercial St, London E1 6LY, UK
We stop opposite Mary Kelly's favourite pub and Christchurch graveyard where many of these homeless prostitutes used to gather in the day
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At:
London Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1-10 Brushfield St, London E1 6EN, UK
In the passage leading to the central courtyard we examine the From Hell letter sent to George Lusk of the Whitechapel Vigilance Society
Duration: 9 minutes
Stop At:
London Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1-10 Brushfield St, London E1 6EN, UK
In the courtyard where Millers Court Dorsett St, once stood we look at the murder of Mary Kelly the last victim of Jack the Ripper. We also look at some of the men suspected of these crimes over the years. We end here a 5 min walk from Liverpool St Station.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Photo of all the murder victims, sites and area on a 14" backlit tablet for high quality viewing
What is not included?
No food or drink is provided
Traveller Restriction
- 75+ and under 14
- Anyone with a heart condition
- Anyone of a nervous disposition
Prohibited Items
No dogs - service animals only
What to Bring
Umbrella if raining or suitable mac
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Advisability of suitable minimum age Suggested from 12 years+
- Tour available for 5 people basic price £150 any extra persons £25 pp
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
London Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane in London, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 12 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
St Botolph's Aldgate
Intro 1 the area in 1888
Aldgate Square
Intro 2 The poverty, workhouses, common lodging houses endured by the Whitechapel inhabitants
City of London
Mitre Sq The murders of Elizabeth Stride & Catherine Eddowes on the 30th September 1888. The night of the double event
Petticoat Lane Market
Now called Middlesex St this is the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area
Wentworth Street
The murder of Martha Tabram now believed to be the first victim of Jack the Ripper
Gunthorpe Street
We view the street where Martha was murdered in George Yard Buildings
Brick Lane
We stop opposite the Frying Pan Pub where Mary Anne Nichols (Polly) had her last drink
Hanbury Street
The site of Annie Chapman's murder in the backyard of 29 Hanbury St
Puma Court
In this old courtway we examine the Dear Boss letter sent to the Central News Office
The Ten Bells
We stop opposite Mary Kelly's favourite pub and Christchurch graveyard where many of these homeless prostitutes used to gather in the day
London Fruit & Wool Exchange
In the passage leading to the central courtyard we examine the From Hell letter sent to George Lusk of the Whitechapel Vigilance Society
London Fruit & Wool Exchange
In the courtyard where Millers Court Dorsett St, once stood we look at the murder of Mary Kelly the last victim of Jack the Ripper. We also look at some of the men suspected of these crimes over the years. We end here a 5 min walk from Liverpool St Station.
This concludes the tour.
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