London Serial Killers - The Blood and Tears Walk
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Your Guide, Declan, is an expert on London and British serial killers, AND world serial killers. Yes, Jack the Ripper, but NOT just Jack the Ripper - Declan knows about the behaviour and psychology of serial killers worldwide.
The Tour has, at this moment, 472 5-star reviews on Viator/TripAdvisor and it is rated ‘Excellent’ by Viator. It's also a 'Traveller's Choice' on TripAdvisor. This is an immersive and memorable experience.
The Tour is a 12+ certificate meaning ONLY people aged 12 and over can attend. That is because there are many chilling & disturbing stories. You will leave the Tour better informed - but also more wary...
With the 'Tour plus Book' option, you receive a personally signed copy of Declan McHugh's best-selling 'Bloody London' book, nearly 200 pages of dark deeds in London's grim past.
The Book is 90% different from the Tour - essentially, Book and Tour are two totally different products. The Book has sold 8,500 copies so far, with excellent Amazon reviews.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 20 people per booking
Operates in all weather condition so dress appropriately
MINIMUM age is 12 years. This is strictly enforced.
Children are 12-14 years old. Adults are 15+.
You MUST add 20 minutes extra travelling time, due to constant Underground train delays
I would seriously consider choosing a different Tour if you have mobility/significant health issues. It’s a fairly brisk pace – it has to be to cover 10 serial killers in two hours - and we cover 2 miles (3.2 km). And in Summer it can be hot all through the two hours. Truthfully (and quite apart from the subject matter), this Tour will not be suitable for everyone because of the distance and the reasonably fast pace. This Tour is also not recommended for people in their 70s because, as I said, it's quite fast-paced and we cover about 2 miles =3.2 kms.
Don't attend if you are feeling unwell and have a temperature with a new persistent cough
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Live entertainment
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Gratuities
What To Expect
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
The sad story of an uncaught serial killer who first murdered a 6 year-old girl, then 7 years later murdered a 7-year-old girl inside Barbican Station! Your Guide, Declan, discusses the similarities between the cases and profiles the Killer.
Holy Sepulchre London
The sinister economics of dead people. Grave-robbing and serial killing. Clue: The Doctors at St Bartholomew’s Hospital were happy to deal with real low-lifes.
Options
Halloween - Blood & Tears Walk
Halloween Night - October 31st: Serial Killer Tour featuring TEN different Serial Killers, including, of course, Jack the Ripper, but also NINE others!
Serial Killers:Blood&TearsWalk
May 19-December 22: Serial Killer Tour with TEN London-connected Serial Killers. Jack the Ripper, of course, but NINE other Serial Killers!
Blood & Tears Walk: Thur & Fri
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
642 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great small group. Very...
Nicole T,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great small group. Very interesting stories and alot of history around that small area of London. Would recommend.
Best tour ever!
Timo S,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Probably the best walking tour I've ever been on! Declan was our guide and he is very knowledgeable, not only on the topic but also on other historical facts and things. His sense of humour is a great bonus for the tour. Highly recommended!
Guide is a fun...
Kristen K,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide is a fun storyteller. We all enjoyed it. Interesting section of town I wouldn’t have seen otherwise, too.
wonderfully macabre
Johanna F,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00There isn't much I can add that hasn't been said before, it's weird calling it a wonderful experience given the nature of the topic, but it really was. Even through the dark and horrific stories, the tour was entertaining. The horror movie questions were especially interesting because 3 days later I am still thinking back to them, and all I can add to that is: at the end of the day, movies are entertainment, and so they will never capture the horrors and cruelty that humans are able to inflict onto each other in real life. Thank you for signing my book and we will definitely join your tour again!
If looking for something...
Joseph S,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00If looking for something different to do, this is it. The walking isn’t that bad, and he keeps it at a good pace. Very knowledgeable, I would guess one of the top experts in serial killers in the UK.
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