Private Tour

Private Tour: Jack the Ripper Day Time Walking Tour in London

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This private walking tour will transport you back to the dark and chilling world of the Whitechapel Murders in East London. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious and never identified Jack the Ripper.

During the autumn of 1888, Jack the Ripper murdered, at least, five women with several other horrendous killings before and afterwards that may or may not have been carried out at the hands of the man voted The Worst Briton of All Time.

Explore the old streets of Whitechapel on this private 2.5 hour day-time tour (so you can actually see everything properly) and learn what life was like for the people who lived here.

We've had everyone from school-children to corporate bankers on this tour as well those who just want to see a different side of London. With the seal of approval of homicide detectives from New York, London, Melbourne and many other places and even enjoyed by some of the team behind the BBC show 'Ripper Street'.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Private tour

Professional guide

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

East End

We will explore the streets of Whitechapel, Spitalfields and Aldgate and follow in the footsteps of Jack The Ripper as we visit the locations of his murders and those strongly linked with him.

20 minutes • Admission Included

Open for the first time in almost a decade, we will visit Durward Street and the murder location of Mary Ann Nichols

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour: Jack the Ripper Day Time Walking Tour in London

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
G4755DNnehas,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great, entertaining and informative! I would recommend! We went on the Jack the Reippermtour and I really enjoyed myself!
Excellent tour and Stephen is wonderful
Q7707ZKameliag,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the second time I’ve taken Stephen’s Jack the Ripper Walking tour. He is excellent, extremely knowledgable and engaging and entertaining. I would highly recommend.
Historian with encyclopaedic knowledge.
David B,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Did a private Jack the Ripper tour with Stephen. He’s an historian and author who gives you so much more than the Ripper story. His local history knowledge adds another dimension to the tour and made for a fantastic two hours. I know he does a load more walking tours in London and we’re signing up for more.
Excellent tour
Q7707ZKameliag,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Could not have enjoyed this more! Stephen is so knowledgeable and wonderful at imparting that knowledge. Very informative and interesting. Stephen is a lovely chap and we couldn’t recommend him and his tour more.
Worth every penny! Simply the Best!
980stephaniej,
Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After looking at all the Jack the Ripper tours and the complaints about nighttime crowds, I searched for a daytime tour and found Stephen. I could not be more happy with my selection. Knowledgeable, personable, and full of information, Stephen went above and beyond to make sure I saw and learned everything about the Ripper, Whitechapel, and the history of East London. Can't recommend highly enough!
Jack the Ripper brought to life by an excellent guide
MartinTourguide,
Jan 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The stories, films and documentaries you see all come together on this fascinating, complete Tour, featuring the places, the facts and thoughts, the feel and experiences of the period. The people involved and the records and what they reveal. The walk was extensive but easy to do, with a nice tea break en route. Stephen has researched the subject and added humour and the ability to paint pictures of the era, and most importantly, put that across in a way that we enjoyed thoroughly Thank you
Great and absolutely recommended
Mick L,
Nov 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a 5* PLUS ! Rating !!! We have already made the second tour/excursion with Ye Olde England Tours (Stephan) and are totally thrilled. Stephan's guided tours are second to none. His tours are well researched, exciting, fun and at the same time casual and demanding. Stephan gets along wonderfully with all people (even unfriendly teenagers :-) knows the little and big secrets that are worth telling on a tour of London. He not only knows the facts, he also knows exactly where to get VERY delicious food and where the nearest toilet is;-) Even if you speak little English, the excursions are absolutely recommended. One understands :-) also with hands and feet..... @Stephan: Thank you for the wonderful time we spent together ! The next trip is already planned. This is a 5* PLUS! Rating !!! That has been our second tour/trip with with Ye Olde England Tours (Stephan) and we are totally thrilled. Stephan's guided tours are second to none. His tours are well researched, exciting, fun and at the same time casual and challenging. Stephan gets along wonderfully with everyone (even grumpy teenagers :-) knows the little and big secrets that are worth telling on a tour of London. He not only knows the facts, he also knows exactly where to get VERY tasty food and where the next toilet is;-) Even if you speak little English, the tours are absolutely recommendable. You understand each other :-) also with hands and feet..... @Stephan: Thank you very much for the nice time we spent together ! The next trip is already in the planning.
Excellent
263angharadw,
Jun 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stephen was superb as a tour guide, friendly, funny and so knowledgeable, we had a private tour and he was so flexible with our requirements, adapting the start place and times to work around our needs. I would highly recommend.
Amazing tour!
Hardball700,
Aug 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was by far one of the most fun and informative tours I’ve been on! Stephen was friendly and also very flexible with our start time, which my family and I appreciated. I highly recommend him.
Private Jack the Ripper Day Time Walking Tour
Jackie C,
Sep 8, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Extremely interesting, Stephen was very profesional and has an excellent knowledge of the local history. Would highly recommend this tour, will definefinatly be booking further adventures.