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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Professional guide
Live entertainment
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Gratuities
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.
Halloween Night - October 31st: Serial Killer Tour featuring TEN different Serial Killers, including, of course, Jack the Ripper, but also NINE others!
May 19-December 22: Serial Killer Tour with TEN London-connected Serial Killers. Jack the Ripper, of course, but NINE other Serial Killers!
Duration: 2 hours
658 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
simona c,
Nov 1, 2025
- Viator
It was really good!! We enjoyed every minute of it!! The story teller has a great knowledge and was super intersting to listen to him , we had so much fun!
Callum B,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
Declan spent more time repeating himself and making us feel like children being very condescending than telling us information. Kept quizzing us on things that nobody could be expected to know in a very rude way ‘ what FOUR letter word did he say’ ‘NO I ALREADY MENTIONED THAT IT WASNT THAT CMON PEOPLE!’ Defo agree with the schoolteacher vibe someone else wrote. Never asked if we had any questions. Berated for not knowing much - that’s why we’re on the tour to learn! Kept talking about how in 23 years most people say this, I once had someone say this, rather than just encouraging curiosity. Arrogant. Jaded. He should do something else for a bit. The tour was busy about 35 people each he was making £700 for every 2 hours work undeserved IMO
Kellie P,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
Unique experience with an entertaining guide. A glimpse into the dark past of this large & complex city
Wayne A,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour! Declan was very knowledgeable and put his all into the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed his story telling.
Victoria I,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Declan was very knowledgeable and was able to create the right atmosphere for the tour. It was so interesting and I will definitely be buying his book!
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