Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Expert Ripperologist
Step into the streets of Victorian Whitechapel on a guided walking tour led by an expert Ripperologist with 30 years of experience. Dressed in period costume, your guide brings the atmosphere and history of 1888 to life as you explore the streets and locations connected to the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. Begin outside St Botolph’s Church in Aldgate and learn about the poverty, overcrowding, crime, and difficult living conditions that shaped Whitechapel during the Victorian era.
Follow the route through Mitre Square, the site associated with the murders of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes, before discovering the historic boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan Police area. Continue to locations associated with Martha Tabram, Mary Ann Nichols, and Annie Chapman, then explore Wilkes Street and Puma Court while hearing about the notorious “Dear Boss” letter. Visit the area around the Ten Bells and Christchurch before continuing to the London Fruit & Wool Exchange, where you’ll learn about the letter sent to George Lusk and the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. Conclude with the story of Mary Jane Kelly, the final victim traditionally associated with the Whitechapel murders, before finishing near Liverpool Street Station, approximately a five-minute walk away.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes