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
Blood & Tears Walk: Thur & Fri
Duration: 2 hours
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!
Reviews
653 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting look at a different side of London
Kellie P,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unique experience with an entertaining guide. A glimpse into the dark past of this large & complex city
Excellent tour! Declan...
Wayne A,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Declan was very knowledgeable and put his all into the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed his story telling.
Excellent tour
Victoria I,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Declan 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!
Great Tour
avanburroughs,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide with Declan ! Very knowledgeable and interesting. Very flat areas to walk so even a 63 year old grandmother could do it Can’t wait to order his book to read more. We also enjoyed London history thrown in around the area !
A walk through the dark history of London
Sarah C,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00I loved this tour! I adore true crime and the stories behind them. This tour was a walk backwards into the dark side of London’s history. As a true crime fan, I thought I knew a lot about the UKs serial killers. But this tour opened my eyes to ones I’ve never heard of before. Standing at the sights were murders have occurred and places that London’s killers frequented was a great experience. Declan’s telling of the stories really draws you in and puts you in the past and into the minds of the depraved murderers of London. Highly recommend this tour for any true crime fans
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